For the first time ever, KCSB-FM prevailed last year in the Santa Barbara Independent’s “Best of Santa Barbara” readers survey. Now in its 34th year, the Independent’s “Best of Santa Barbara” contest has become a celebration of local businesses and other parts of our community. Several thousand r [...]

The following is a transcript of KCSB's PSA written by the Production Coordinator. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is urging all eligible residents to “take your shot” to stop Covid-19.  “When the pandemic hit, the clinical trials were able to be employed quickly and efficien [...]

On the June 10th edition of “UCSB Reads 2021” on 91.9 KCSB-FM, we welcome Holly Moeller, who reads When They Call You a Terrorist, Chapter 14: "#SayHerName." Holly Moeller is an Assistant Professor of Ecology, Evolution, & Marine Biology at UC Santa Barbara. Every Thursday during our spri [...]

On the May 27th edition of “UCSB Reads 2021” on 91.9 KCSB-FM, we welcome James Badham, who reads When They Call You a Terrorist, Chapter 12: "Raid." James Badham is the Publications Manager for the UCSB College of Engineering's Marketing Team. Every Thursday this spring, from 5:30-6:00 PM PT, [...]

On the April 29th edition of “UCSB Reads 2021” on KCSB-FM, we welcome Rosalyn Collins (aka "Gospel DJ Sista Roz"), who finishes When They Call You a Terrorist, Chapter 9: "No Ordinary Love." Rosalyn Collins is a UCSB Gaucho alumna who majored in Religious Studies (with a concentration in Jewish [...]

On the April 8th edition of “UCSB Reads 2021” on KCSB-FM, we welcome Jamie "Lady J" Bender, who finishes When They Call You a Terrorist, Chapter 7: “All The Bones We Could Find," while also beginning Part Two: Black Lives Matter, Chapter 8: "Zero Dark Thirty: The Remix." Lady J is a DJ and host [...]

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 on your local dial, or here on [...]

On the third edition of “UCSB Reads 2021” on KCSB-FM (Thursday, February 25th), we welcome Aaron Jones, Director of UCSB's Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and Interim Director of our MultiCultural Center (MCC). Aaron is reading When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir, C [...]

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 and played ball, but he knew of the s [...]

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 Tur [...]