‘About’ Archives
KCSB Raises Community Profile Through Santa Barbara Bus Ads
Have you ever noticed how corporate radio stations like to appeal to commuters by purchasing large advertisements on the sides or backs of local buses? Perhaps you've seen these campaigns when you're at a light, or stuck in traffic. Obviously, the goal is to get you to tune in while you're driving. Well KCSB decided to try a new twist on this [...]
KCSB 91.9 FM to Air Exclusive Live Radio Broadcasts of the Dalai Lama’s UC Santa Barbara Speeches on Friday, April 24
SANTA BARBARA—On Friday, April 24th, KCSB 91.9 FM, Santa Barbara’s only non-commercial community radio station, will air exclusive live broadcasts of two speeches by the Dalai Lama from the Events Center at the campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara. The 14th Dalai Lama’s public lectures have been sold out for months, but [...]
KCSB Orientation this Wednesday, April 1st!
KCSB is having its quarterly Orientation meeting. This Wednesday April 1st at 6:00 p.m. outside the KCSB Station, underneath Storke Tower. Come if you are interested in becoming a Music DJ, News Reporter, Sportscaster or just becoming a part of a loving community. For more information come to the meeting or call 805-893-3757!
Guests Danny Boyle & Ted Mills Discuss Zombie Cinema, Punk, & Media Issues on a Special FUND-DRIVE EDITION of “The Freak Power Ticket” (+ Excerpt of Interview with Musician Michael Franti)
"The Freak Power Ticket" Special Fund-Drive Edition (First Aired: Monday, February 2nd, 2009): 1) Oscar-nominee Danny Boyle (“Slumdog Millionaire,” “Trainspotting,” “28 Days Later”) Discusses Zombie Films and the Punk Subculture in the UK (Recorded Monday, January 26th, Lobero Theater, Santa Barbara International Film [...]
KCSB Fund Drive to Resume Feb. 2nd: A Letter to Our Supporters
As we entered the second day of our annual fund drive, the Tea Fire broke out and ripped through our communities. KCSB immediately began covering the fire and distributing information on evacuations, warnings, road closures, etc. in partnership with the Santa Barbara Independent and their reporters. Within the first 24 hours we provided almost [...]
KCSB-FM 2008-2009 Fund Drive Grand Prize Drawing!
KCSB's 2008-09 Fund Drive Grand Prize drawing has resumed. Santa Barbara International Film Festival Passes were given away on the afternoon of Friday, January 16th, as an early prize for those who already qualified for entry by that date (the SBIFF ran from Jan. 22-Feb. 1). ------------- During the 2008-2009 KCSB Annual Fund Drive, each $100 [...]
KCSB WINTER ORIENTATION; Jan. 13, Girvetz Theatre @ 6:00 p.m.
INTERESTED IN RADIO? Well now's your chance to actually do it! KCSB-FM, Santa Barbara's Community Radio Station, is having its winter orientation. Tuesday, January 13 at 6:00 p.m. Girvetz 1004 (also know as the Girvetz Theatre) (Full campus map with parking information) Come and learn more about getting your own RADIO [...]
KCSB Looks Back at the 2007-2008 School Year
After every school year, KCSB staffers write up a report of the previous 12 months. Here are some standout events from summer 2007-June 2008. (more...)
Introducing the 2008 KCSB Hoodie!
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!
KCSB to Launch ANNUAL FUND DRIVE (Weds., Nov. 12-Fri., Nov. 21) and Host SB Premiere of Flaming Lips Sci-Fi Movie, “Christmas on Mars” (Sat., Nov. 15)
SANTA BARBARA— UPDATE: Fund Drive Suspended Due to Tea Fire; Film Screening Still On -- Tonight!! (Sat., Nov. 15) The only non-commercial community radio station in Santa Barbara County will hold its annual fund drive November 12th-21st, celebrating KCSB-FM’s unique mix of independent music, news, public affairs, cultural arts, and [...]
