Each year, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) brings filmmakers from all over the world to our little town. For 14 days, you can spot Hollywood professionals walking up and down State Street wearing SBIFF badges as they make their way from independent films to panels, and even to […]
KCSB’s Music Committee volunteers review so many albums every week. Keep reading for some of their reviews! Florist – Florist Reviewer: Sarah Ndawula Label: Double DoubleWhammy Records Focus Tracks: 4, 11, 14, 19 (clean) The album I picked out to review is titled “Florist.” I found this album to be […]
For one night only, Studio 54 is back en vogue! We’ll be spinning everything from New Wave and Disco, to House and Rave- come revel in the unrestrained debauchery and deca-DANCE of another world! HAPPENING ON: Friday, March 1st from 9pm-12am. HAPPENING IN: The Isla Vista Community Center (970 Embarcadero […]
California’s primaries will be held on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. Ahead of the March 5th primaries, KCSB News interviewed each of the three candidates running to represent California’s 24th Congressional District (which covers Santa Barbara County, most of San Luis Obispo County, and some of Ventura County). The two winners […]
There are so many types of love – love for a partner, love for a friend, love for a radio station. Here at KCSB we want to celebrate love this February with a curated Valentine’s Day playlist by our lovely Excomm. Check out our picks as you’re shopping for chocolate, […]
How to Donate: Donating to KCSB is super easy! There are phone and online options available. From 6am to midnight, you can call (805) 893 2424 to donate. One of our amazing programmers will be there to take your pledge and ensure you receive your premium. Don’t want or need a […]
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! is a collaboration between UCSB Arts & Lectures, The Marjorie Luke Theatre, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, and the Isla Vista School Parent Teacher Association serving Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Lompoc, Santa Maria, Guadalupe and New Cuyama. This coming weekend, March 8th through March 10th, ¡Viva el Arte […]
For one night only, Studio 54 is back en vogue! We’ll be spinning everything from New Wave and Disco, to House and Rave- come revel in the unrestrained debauchery and deca-DANCE of another world! HAPPENING ON: Friday, March 1st from 9pm-12am. HAPPENING IN: The Isla Vista Community Center (970 Embarcadero […]
We at KCSB are pleased to announce our 2024 Grand Prize Drawing Offerings! Donate Now to make your contribution! Call (805) 893-2424 to pledge, or donate online! Pledge $100 or more during our 2024 Fund Drive by phone through Friday, February 23rd (or online by Monday, February 26th) to be […]
Looking for a book suggestion? Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, is the 2024 UCSB Reads selection. In its 18th year, the UC Santa Barbara Library and Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor initiate UCSB Reads to unite campus and Santa […]
Larry & Joe is the Venezuelan-Appalachian folk fusion duo of Larry Bellorín, a Venezuelan Llanera music legend, and Joe Troop, a GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass musician from North Carolina. They will be performing at the NAMBA Performing Arts Space (47 South Oak St.) in Ventura on Sunday evening, January 28th, at 7pm. […]
✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩Travel back in time to Warhol days with KCSB’s Factory Nights! ✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩ An immersive, multimedia, musical gallery space created to promote community and foster growing art and music scenes! ♡AND WE WANT YOU THERE! ♡ We are so excited to host our first ever art collective project, inspired by Andy […]
Each year, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) brings filmmakers from all over the world to our little town. For 14 days, you can spot Hollywood professionals walking up and down State Street wearing SBIFF badges as they make their way from independent films to panels, and even to […]
California’s primaries will be held on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. Ahead of the March 5th primaries, KCSB News interviewed each of the three candidates running to represent California’s 24th Congressional District (which covers Santa Barbara County, most of San Luis Obispo County, and some of Ventura County). The two winners […]
Our News Director attended the AS Senate meeting to report on the passing of a resolution to condemn Hamas, amid a walkout protest for Palestine. Find the transcript below. JOYCE: On Wednesday, November 15th, the Associated Students of UCSB Senate convened at Corwin Pavilion for their weekly meeting, where they […]
As the war in Palestine and Israel continues, an airstrike in a Northern Gaza hospital leaves 500 people dead. Political leaders meet to see what humanitarian resources they are able to provide to civilians. Here’s KCSB’s Ashley Segat with the story.
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the first series of bills, expanding involuntary mental health treatment; a decision putting civil and moral commitments at odds while dividing mental health advocates. KCSB’s Ginger Thomas learns more.
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a bill that would have provided free condoms to all public high school students, causing a storm in a state with a history in sex education controversy. KCSB’s Lauren Chiou has the story.
Words by Vincent Vanterpool Men’s Soccer: The UCSB men’s soccer team has had an exciting start to the season, currently standing at a respectable 2-2 record. In their recent match against UNLV, they secured a hard-fought victory with a score of two goals to one, showcasing their resilience on the […]
The Gauchos will be playing against UC Irvine for the Big West Basketball Championship! UCSB is hoping to win the Big West title and earn a spot in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2011. You can listen to the radio broadcast of the game on 91.9 FM […]
As far as I am concerned, Hank Aaron is the all time home run champion, but he was much more than a legendary ball player. Hank Aaron’s career lasted from 1954-1976, right in the thick of the civil rights movement. He was a reserved man who kept his head down […]
The UCSB women’s basketball team lost an absolute nail biter in their first clash against UCSD this season. In fact, last Thursday’s game was the first Big West matchup ever between the two teams. Freshman forward, Taylor Mole, led the Gauchos with 22 points while playing all 40 minutes. Tyla Turner, […]
KCSB Sports is the Sports Department at KCSB 91.9 FM and covers sports events at UC Santa Barbara and the greater Santa Barbara community. The Department is made up of volunteers and a Sports Director. KCSB Sports broadcasts games over the airwaves as well as over a stream online at […]
The Santa Barbara Foresters are hosting an independent season of baseball this summer. Tune in here to hear the broadcast of college athletes on the diamond, including a few current Gauchos! Games are from Tuesday to Saturday start at 6 pm PST, and on Sundays at 2 pm PST.
Each year, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) brings filmmakers from all over the world to our little town. For 14 days, you can spot Hollywood professionals walking up and down State Street wearing SBIFF badges as they make their way from independent films to panels, and even to […]
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! is a collaboration between UCSB Arts & Lectures, The Marjorie Luke Theatre, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, and the Isla Vista School Parent Teacher Association serving Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Lompoc, Santa Maria, Guadalupe and New Cuyama. This coming weekend, March 8th through March 10th, ¡Viva el Arte […]
KCSB’s Music Committee volunteers review so many albums every week. Keep reading for some of their reviews! Florist – Florist Reviewer: Sarah Ndawula Label: Double DoubleWhammy Records Focus Tracks: 4, 11, 14, 19 (clean) The album I picked out to review is titled “Florist.” I found this album to be […]
For one night only, Studio 54 is back en vogue! We’ll be spinning everything from New Wave and Disco, to House and Rave- come revel in the unrestrained debauchery and deca-DANCE of another world! HAPPENING ON: Friday, March 1st from 9pm-12am. HAPPENING IN: The Isla Vista Community Center (970 Embarcadero […]
We at KCSB are pleased to announce our 2024 Grand Prize Drawing Offerings! Donate Now to make your contribution! Call (805) 893-2424 to pledge, or donate online! Pledge $100 or more during our 2024 Fund Drive by phone through Friday, February 23rd (or online by Monday, February 26th) to be […]
There are so many types of love – love for a partner, love for a friend, love for a radio station. Here at KCSB we want to celebrate love this February with a curated Valentine’s Day playlist by our lovely Excomm. Check out our picks as you’re shopping for chocolate, […]