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Afrikan Kaleidoscope Podcast for September 12: Woni Kenya International and Dr. Gary Ross

Chief Engineer — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:05:49 +0000

On edition of Afrikan Kaleidoscope, Shery-Alle Williams interviews a representative from Woni Kenya International regarding a local event at the Marjorie Luke Theater on Friday, September 17th @ 7pm. The event will raise money for the completion of water wells in Kenya.

Additional, Genaviene Gibson interviews Dr. Gary Ross, who regarding the links between depression thyroid disorders.

No Alibis 30 June 2010: Stephen Kinzer, Suyapa G. Portillo Villeda

Chief Engineer — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:51:38 +0000

Stephen Kinzer, prize winning journalist, discusses his latest book, Rest:Iran, Turkey & America’s Future and argues that both Iran and Turkey have deep democratic traditions. Might they be natural allies for the US in the Middle East? 8:30 a.m PDT.

At 9:15 a.m. Suyapa G. Portillo Villeda, from Honduras & soon to join the CSU Northridge faculty, reports on conditions in Honduras a year after the coup against Manuel Zelaya. Degradation of human rights, attacks on journalists, kidnappings and torture, and international organizing in opposition will be discussed.

Update: 2nd District Supervisor Janet Wolf discusses the Jesusita Fire

Chief Engineer — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:07:08 +0000

Santa Barbara County Second District Supervisor Janet Wolf discusses the county’s involvement and response to the recent develops of the Jesusita Fire.

Breaking News: Jesusita Fire in San Roque Canyon

Chief Engineer — Tue, 05 May 2009 23:00:33 +0000

Jesusita Fire Update from KCSB available on Twitter @KCSB

An updated map of the Evacuation Warnings and Mandatory Evacuation areas, including large animal, small animal, Red Cross evacuation centers, and school closures. [JPG]

Keep you radios tuned to KCSB-FM 91.9 and we’ll pass information on to you as soon as we get it.

Podcast: Dalai Lama, “Ethics for Our Time”. Live from UC Santa Barbara

Chief Engineer — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:38:29 +0000

The recording of the live, exclusive KCSB-FM broadcast of the Dalai Lama’s talk from the UCSB Events Center entitled, “Ethics for Our Time”. Recorded April 24, 2009.

To access his first talk, “The Nature of Mind,” click here.

Anchored by Jordan Katz and Amy Kalra. Engineered by Bryan Brown.

Podcast: Dalai Lama, “The Nature of Mind”. Live from UC Santa Barbara

Chief Engineer — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:07:15 +0000

The recording of the live, exclusive KCSB-FM broadcast of the Dalai Lama’s talk from the UCSB Events Center entitled, “The Nature of Mind”. Recorded April 24, 2009.

Anchored by Jordan Katz and Amy Kalra. Engineered by Bryan Brown.

No Alibis (Dec. 31st @ 8am): Live interviews with Ali Abunimah and Daoud Kuttab

Chief Engineer — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:03:03 +0000

Elizabeth Robinson and Avery Gordon, the co-hosts of No Alibis, will interview Ali Abunimah and Daoud Kuttab live on KCSB-FM to discuss the recent Gaza massacres. Ali Abunimah is the co-founder of the Electronic Intifada, and Daoud Kuttab is the founder of AmmanNet – the Arab world’s first internet radio station.

No Alibis airs at 8am (PST) on 91.9 KCSB-FM in Santa Barbara (for webcast options, click here).

Introducing the 2008 KCSB Hoodie!

Chief Engineer — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:47:44 +0000

The new 2008 KCSB Hoodie can be yours for a minimum Fund Drive pledge of $50 for students and $75 for non-students. They are produced by Earth Positive, a climate neutral, organic and fair-trade manufacturer.

Go to our online store to order yours today!

Paul Wellman Reports From “Mop Up” Area (Friday 11/14 @ 2:27pm)

Chief Engineer — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:11:15 +0000

Paul Wellman of The Independent reports live on KCSB-FM from the “mop up” area on Mountain Drive, near the intersection of Mountain Drive and Coyote Road. He described being in the middle of the fire as it grew larger last evening.

Ray Ford Reports On Tea Fire (Friday 11/14 @ 11:15am)

Chief Engineer — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:49:07 +0000

The Independent is reporting that because water reserves are low, crews fighting the Tea Fire announced this morning that they want Santa Barbara residents to use as little water as possible. Turn off your lawn sprinklers and keep personal use to minimum.

Direct Relief International (DRI), in cooperation with the Santa Barbara County Health
Department and the City of Santa Barbara will be distributing free NIOSH N-95 face masks to residents between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2008 at MacKenzie Park in the parking lot off Los Positas Road.

DRI has a very limited supply of masks so please request only what you absolutely need if you cannot avoid outdoor exposure to the smoke generated by the Tea Fire.

Also, Ray Ford reports that it is anticipated that the winds will pick up as the day progresses, and that Rattlesnake Canyon is very critical right now, as the fire is making it’s way up the west side of Rattlesnake Canyon. If it reaches the West Ridge of Rattlesnake, the next stop for the fire is Mission Canyon.

You can listen to Ray Ford’s full report below.

Two-Hour Special on Israel/Palestine: May 14th @ 8am

Chief Engineer — Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:31 +0000

A two-hour No Alibis (Wednesday, May 14th at 8am) special on Israel/Palestine on the 60th anniversary of the declaration of Israel or the Naqba (Catastrophe), depending on one’s perspective. Special guests include:

Richard Falk, Visiting Distinguished Professor in Global and International Studies at UCSB. Falk was just appointed by the United Nations High Commission on Human Rights as special investigator in the Occupied Territories.

Ibtisam Barakat, author of Tasting the Sky; A Palestinian Childhood who works toward the healing of social injustices, especially with young people.

This edition of No Alibis will be hosted by Avery Gordon and Elizabeth Robinson.

KCSB mourns the loss of Bill “Billy Clarke” Savoy

Chief Engineer — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:39:55 +0000

KCSB is mourning the loss of Bill “Billy Clarke” Savoy, who passed away yesterday morning after a brief but valiant fight with cancer. Bill, better known to KCSB listeners as Billy Clarke and the host of Music Soup, would play an amazing assortment of music, much of it found at garage sales, including blues, country, rock and things which defy genre categories. Often on Thursday nights he was joined by other DJ’s and they would talk about the music, good, bad and indifferent. And once a month, he liked to have people read their poetry during the program.

Bill was also a dedicated volunteer behind the scenes, participating in numerous KCSB projects, including editing audio for the Santa Barbara Lecture Series.

KCSB would like to extend our condolences to Bill’s family, friends and listeners. Bill will, most certainly, be missed by many.

Chuck D says,”Pledge your support to KCSB!”

Chief Engineer — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 01:22:36 +0000

Public Enemy Number One Chuck D stopped by KCSB for an impromptu, thirty minute interview with Nat Pyle on the show, “What’s Good”. During the course of the interview, Chuck D talked about the importance of independent radio and the necessity of media outside the corporate mainstream, and how radio stations like KCSB-FM are essential to up and coming artists.

Chuck D also encouraged KCSB listeners to support KCSB during our 2007 Fund Drive. KCSB listeners can call 805-893-2424, or pledge online via Network for Good or via PayPal.

Photo by: Zak Koretz

KCSB’s 2007 T-Shirt Design Winner!

Chief Engineer — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:23:55 +0000

Now available as a premium during our 2007 Fund Drive. Call 805-893-2424 and make your pledge today!

Zaca Fire: Two town hall meetings annouced for tonight

Chief Engineer — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:56:46 +0000

From the Santa Barbara County Fire Department:

Details of Mission Canyon Town Hall Meeting (6pm @ 2559 Puesta del Sol):

At the invitation of the Mission Canyon Resident’s Association, Zaca Fire incident officials are holding a town hall meeting in Mission Canyon. The meeting will be held this Friday, August 10 at 6:00 pm at the Natural History Museum’s Fleishmann Auditorium, at 2559 Puesta del Sol. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public of the current status of the Zaca fire and it’s possible impacts on their community, and also to share plans that are in place should evacuations become necessary. Officials will be on hand answer questions from the audience and also to share plans that are in place should evacuations become necessary.

Details of Ojai Community Meeting (7pm @ 703 El Paseo):

On Friday, August 10, 2007, at 7:00 pm, Zaca Fire Officials will be hosting a community meeting in the City of Ojai, CA. The meeting will be held at the Matilija Junior High School, 703 El Paseo, Ojai, CA.

The purpose of the meeting will be to provide members of the community with information regarding the management and suppression efforts firefighters are using on the Zaca Fire.
Representatives from the California Interagency Incident Management Team 5, Los Padres National Forest, Ventura County Fire, Sheriff, and Animal Control, and the California Highway Patrol will be on-hand to answer questions the public may have concerning the fire. Community members are encouraged to attend and participate in the meeting. Public Information Officers will be on-hand to assist the media during the meeting.