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Extreme Fire Weather

Increasing wildfire fires due to extreme fire weather are unfortunately becoming the norm for several Californians. KCSB’s Yulene Teagle takes a closer look at the study conducted by researchers Danielle Touma and Samantha Stevenson as they take into account the anthropogenic factors that…

news ucsb February 11, 2021

UC Considers Suspending Standardized Testing

The UC Board of Regents discussed the possible suspension of standardized testing for admissions on January 21, according to the Daily Nexus. Alternative tests are being proposed in replacement of the SAT and ACT. KCSB’s Jennifer Yoshikoshi has more on the story. KCSB News…

current affairs news February 11, 2021

Majority of Vaccine Recipients are Women

The CDC reports that ⅔ of all people that have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine are women. KCSB’s Sherry Zeng has the story. KCSB News and Sports · Majority of Vaccine Recipients are Women

featured ucsb February 10, 2021

KCSB-FM Airs UCSB Reads 2021, Weekly Readings From: When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir

The UCSB Reads selection for 2021 is When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir, co-authored by Patrisse Cullors and asha bandele. This annual program of the UCSB Library brings the campus and Santa Barbara communities together each year for dialogue about important topical issues…

health & science national & international news February 10, 2021

The Pre-Existing Conditions and Long Term Consequences of COVID-19

KCSB News and Sports · The Pre-Existing Conditions and Long Term Consequences of COVID-19 Black and Hispanic individuals in the U.S. are more susceptible to the effects of COVID-19. KCSB’s Yulene Teagle takes a closer look on how the lasting effects impact these survivors.

national & international news February 10, 2021

A Burmese Family’s Perspective of the Coup in Myanmar

KCSB News and Sports · A Burmese Family's Perspective of the Coup in Myanmar On February 1st, Burma declared a state of emergency when the military seized control of the government. KCSB’s Giulia Setola spoke to Wint Myint, a daughter of Burmese immigrants, about…

news ucsb February 10, 2021

The American Radio Archives Moves to UCSB

KCSB News and Sports · The American Radio Archives Moves to UCSB The American Radio Archives will be moving to UCSB. The collection, one of the largest in the world, was previously housed in Thousand Oaks. KCSB’s Sierra van der Brug speaks with David…

central coast news February 10, 2021

Latinx Students Being Overly Diagnosed with Learning Disabilities

KCSB News and Sports · Latinx Students Being Overly Diagnosed with Learning Disabilities The Santa Barbara Unified School District works to address issues on academic equity, one of these being why LatinX students are more likely to be diagnosed with learning disabilities. Reporter Kali…

health & science national & international news February 10, 2021

Dangerous Heat, Unequal Consequences

KCSB News and Sports · Dangerous Heat, Unequal Consequences Both Florida and Arizona are seeing some of the nation’s highest summertime temperatures, deeply and disproportionately affecting minority communities. KCSB’s Lekha Sapers delves into the root causes of this disparity.

central coast health & science news February 10, 2021

A Santa Barbara County Resident’s Experience with the COVID-19 Vaccine

KCSB News and Sports · A Santa Barbara County Resident's Experience with the COVID-19 Vaccine The COVID vaccine is considered a ray of hope for a lot of residents who think the two shots could help life get back to normal. For now, only…

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