words & photos by Derek D-Tragic Duncan (Word on the Streets Radio) The Ventura Music Hall was on fire, hosting a packed house for an unforgettable lineup featuring Mr. Dibbs, Sage Francis, and Atmosphere. From the opening DJ set to the final encore, the super diverse crowd was treate [...]

The AS Senate is a group of elected student representatives which serves as the policy-making body of Associated Students. Every Wednesday at 6:30 PM, the AS Senate convenes to pass bills and resolutions, hear reports from Boards, Committees, and Units (BCUs), and hold public forum. KCSB's Joyce [...]

Santa Barbara Courthouse via Wikimedia Commons Story by Tatiana Jacquez || Listen on SoundCloud The November 2024 election not only brought about a new presidential administration, but a series of propositions that have come into effect in the state of California. Proposition 36 passed wi [...]

The AS Senate is a group of elected student representatives which serves as the policy-making body of Associated Students. Every Wednesday at 6:30 PM, the AS Senate convenes to pass bills and resolutions, hear reports from Boards, Committees, and Units (BCUs), and hold public forum. KCSB's Joyce [...]

Photo credit: Ray Briare Story by Ray Briare and Mavis Holley || Listen on SoundCloud "Whose university? Our university! Who's got the power? We've got the power!" Two labor unions went out on strike at UCSB on Wednesday morning, February 26th. The strike is actually statewide [...]

This February, KCSB-FM’s Executive Committee has come together to craft a playlist commemorating Black History Month. It cannot be adequately expressed how much black musicians have contributed to the musical world. This playlist is by no means comprehensive, but is meant to highlight some personal [...]

The following is a tribute to Rhoda Orzsag Vestuto, aka "Lady Calico" (longtime host of KCSB’s “The Faerie Ring”), who passed away last fall at the age of 95. Rhoda was born in 1929. Her parents were immigrants from Hungary. Her mother was a seamstress in New York City's garment district, and [...]

The AS Senate is a group of elected student representatives which serves as the policy-making body of Associated Students. Every Wednesday at 6:30 PM, the AS Senate convenes to pass bills and resolutions, hear reports from Boards, Committees, and Units (BCUs), and hold public forum. KCSB's Joyce [...]

Every year, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) brings filmmakers from all over the world to our town. For 10 days in February, Hollywood professionals make their way to venues around State Street, making their way from Q&As, independent films, and creative panels, along wi [...]

We at KCSB are pleased to announce our 2025 Grand Prize Drawing Offerings! Donate Now to make your contribution! Call (805) 893-2424 to pledge, or donate online! Pledge $100 or more during our 2025 Fund Drive by phone through Friday, February 21st (or online by Wednesday, February 26th) t [...]