article archive

showing all posts in news

KCSB’s SBIFF Recap

Wednesday, March 06th, 2024
Each year, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) brings filmmakers from all over the world to our little town. For 14 days, you can spot Hollywood professionals walking up and down State Street wearing SBIFF badges as they make their way from independent films to panels, and even to [...]
Each year, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) brings filmmakers from all over the world to our little [...]
By digital-media / Posted in News, Blog

Meet the Candidates: CA-24

Wednesday, February 28th, 2024
California’s primaries will be held on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. Ahead of the March 5th primaries, KCSB News interviewed each of the three candidates running to represent California’s 24th Congressional District (which covers Santa Barbara County, most of San Luis Obispo County, and some of Ventura [...]
California’s primaries will be held on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. Ahead of the March 5th primaries, KCSB News interviewed [...]

AS Senate Passes Resolution to Condemn Hamas, Amid Walkout Protest Transcript

Monday, December 04th, 2023
Our News Director attended the AS Senate meeting to report on the passing of a resolution to condemn Hamas, amid a walkout protest for Palestine. Find the transcript below.  JOYCE: On Wednesday, November 15th, the Associated Students of UCSB Senate convened at Corwin Pavilion for their weekly mee [...]
Our News Director attended the AS Senate meeting to report on the passing of a resolution to condemn Hamas, amid a walko [...]

Updates on Israel-Palestine War after Airstrike of the Al Ahli Arab Hospital

Monday, October 23rd, 2023
As the war in Palestine and Israel continues, an airstrike in a Northern Gaza hospital leaves 500 people dead. Political leaders meet to see what humanitarian resources they are able to provide to civilians. Here’s KCSB’s Ashley Segat with the story. https://open.spotify.com/episode/68EvxCBWLOzLg [...]
As the war in Palestine and Israel continues, an airstrike in a Northern Gaza hospital leaves 500 people dead. Political [...]
By digital-media / Posted in News

Governor Gavin Newsom Expands Involuntary Mental Health Treatment

Monday, October 23rd, 2023
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the first series of bills, expanding involuntary mental health treatment; a decision putting civil and moral commitments at odds while dividing mental health advocates. KCSB's Ginger Thomas learns more. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3OGFH90bMQ4tkqnnSsD7vw?si=0f [...]
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the first series of bills, expanding involuntary mental health treatment; a decision pu [...]
By digital-media / Posted in News

Newsom Vetoes Bill Concerning Sexual Health Resources for California Youth

Monday, October 23rd, 2023
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a bill that would have provided free condoms to all public high school students, causing a storm in a state with a history in sex education controversy. KCSB’s Lauren Chiou has the story. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tiC2LCjBOktcVhhVa3glI?si=6 [...]
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a bill that would have provided free condoms to all public high school [...]
By digital-media / Posted in News

A UCSB Global and Religious Studies Professor’s Perspective on the Israel-Palestine War

Monday, October 23rd, 2023
UCSB Professor Emeritus Mark Juergensmeyer studies conflicts and conflict resolution situations around the world, with a focus on those that involve religion. He's spent time in Gaza and the West bank. KCSB's Robert Stark spoke with Juergensmeyer, who opened the conversation by explaining his perspe [...]
UCSB Professor Emeritus Mark Juergensmeyer studies conflicts and conflict resolution situations around the world, with a [...]
By digital-media / Posted in News

Northern Gaza Residents Flee to Southernmost Side of Gaza as Israeli Forces Plan for a Ground Attack

Monday, October 23rd, 2023
The Israeli Government tells civilians to flee Northern Gaza as they move forward with a ground attack against the Hamas. KCSB's Ashley Segat has the story. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0E3lW3qI4bHg38hTNrkoEP?si=cc0798b0ff8b41bc https://soundcloud.com/kcsbfm/northern-gaza-residents-flee-to [...]
The Israeli Government tells civilians to flee Northern Gaza as they move forward with a ground attack against the Hamas [...]
By digital-media / Posted in News

Why Newsom Banned Four Dangerous Food Additives

Monday, October 23rd, 2023
On Saturday, October 7th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning 4 common food additives, forcing major companies to modify their recipes and challenging the FDA’s authority. KCSB’s Lily Ulrich has the story. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ozMSdkNX08gJIOR5vntJO?si=821fbda198604e68 http [...]
On Saturday, October 7th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning 4 common food additives, forcing major companies t [...]
By digital-media / Posted in News

UCSB Holds Vigil to Honor Jewish Lives Lost After Hamas Attack

Monday, October 23rd, 2023
On Saturday, October 7th, Hamas launched attacks in Israel. Two days later, UCSB's Jewish community and their allies held a vigil to honor the victims of the attacks. KCSB's Joyce Chi recaps the vigil and speaks to Ephraim Shalunov, an Associated Students Senator and one of the event's organizers. [...]
On Saturday, October 7th, Hamas launched attacks in Israel. Two days later, UCSB's Jewish community and their allies hel [...]
By digital-media / Posted in News