‘News’ Archives
KCSB News – April 16, 2013 – Tuesday
*A day after two bomb blasts killed three and injured more than a hundred, the toxin ricin is detected on a letter addressed to a US Senator. *A report finds that US use of torture after the September 11th attacks had a global reach with violation that spanned more than one presidency. …and more Anchor: Adam Courtin Producer/Engineer: [...]
KCSB News – April 15, 2013 – Monday
*Explosions halted the Boston Marathon leaving numerous people injured and two dead. *The Supreme Court heard arguments today on whether myriad genetics should have a monopoly and patent on two genes that are indicative of breast cancer and ovarian cancer risk. *Sal Castro, one of the original participants of the East LA high school walkouts [...]
KCSB News – April 12, 2013 – Friday
*The resolution to divest from companies that profit from apartheid failed to pass in the Associated Students Senate on Wednesday by a secret written vote. *UCSB’s student group, Calprig, held a rally against President Barack Obama’s budget proposal, which threatens to increase interest rates on student loans. *Campaigns for AS elections [...]
KCSB News – April 5, 2013 – Friday
*The State Lands Commission comes to Goleta to hear public comment on a proposal to restore full oil production to Venoco’s Ellwood facility. *A student activist in Montreal is arrested after posting a caricature of a police employee on Instagram. …and more Anchor/Producer/Engineer: Monica Lopez
KCSB News – April 1, 2013 – Monday
*Detainees describe abuse in US detention facilities as Congress continues work on reform plan *Activities at the World Social Forum wrapped up in Tunisia over the weekend. …and more Anchor/Producer/Engineer: Monica Lopez News Writer: Nathalie Vera
KCSB News – March 27, 2013 – Wednesday
*This week the United States Supreme Court heard cases regarding California’s ban on same-sex marriage and the federal defense of the Marriage Act. In Santa Barbara, locals rallied in support of marriage equality *The leaders of African countries are pushing for a strong arms trade treaty at the United Nations …and [...]
KCSB News – March 25, 2013 – Monday
*This week the United States Supreme Court will reconsider California’s ban on same-sex marriage and the defense of the Marriage Act. *The countryside homelessness survey releases their results today …and more Anchor/Producer: Bianca Beltran Engineer: Monica Lopez
KCSB News – March 22, 2013 – Friday
*As President Obama wrapped up his visit to Israel and Palestine, protesters filled the streets of Bethlehem *A controversial Santa Barbara landlord is arrested for stealing building materials from a neighboring construction site …and more Anchor/Producer: Nathalie Vera Engineer: Monica Lopez
KCSB News – March 19, 2013 – Tuesday
Clockwise from top: Delta Force of Task Force 20 alongside troops of 3rd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, at Uday Hussain and Qusay Hussein's hideout.; Iraqi insurgents in northern Iraq; an Iraqi insurgent firing a MANPADS; the toppling of the Saddam Hussein statue in Firdos Square. - from Wikimedia Commons * On 10-Year Anniversary of Iraq [...]
KCSB News – March 14, 2013 – Thurs.
* UC Regents Extend Fee Imposed on Students to Pay Millions of Dollars in Debt Related to Two Class Action Lawsuits Against the UC for Improper Student Fee Increases - Nathalie Vera, KCSB * The University of California Underpaid Some 30,000 Employees on Six UC Campuses During Changeover from Monthly to Biweekly Payroll Plan - KCSB * Students [...]
