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Take a Look Inside Munger Hall
October 12, 2022 17:12 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBBack in 2010, UC Santa Barbara agreed to cap enrollment and build more housing by 2025, or once they had 25,000 undergraduate students – whichever happens first. That promise, under the Long Range Development Plan, has not been fulfilled – UCSB still has 3,500 additional beds they must supply. Munger Hall has been proposed as a way to meet those housing needs, all in one place. The 9-story megadorm has been making headlines for over a year now, when word spread about its limited number of win...
Inside IV: Conversation with Wade Nomura
October 08, 2022 16:07 - 28 minutes - 17 MBWith UCSB fall quarter underway, you'll notice a lot more people - and bicycles in Isla Vista. There’s definitely a bike culture in IV and at UC Santa Barbara. This episodes put the spotlight Wade Nomura, a Santa Barbara native who changed the bicycle industry when he invented a line of aluminum BMX racing frames. Nomura Racing was founded right here in Santa Barbara. Wade Nomura’s life is about much more than racing. Adam Jahnke - artist and AS UCSB bike shop coordinator - speaks with Wade ...
Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District Collaborates with Sound Society
October 04, 2022 19:16 - 26 minutes - 19 MBThe Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District is back to hosting community events for our local residents. This past weekend, The IVRPD collaborated with UCSB Sound Society to host a concert in the park as part of the department's Music in the Park concert series. KCSB's Jennifer Yoshikoshi spoke to performers and event organizers to learn more about the event.
UCSB's Health and Wellness Department opens a drop-in Center
October 04, 2022 19:13 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBThe Health & Wellness Department at UC Santa Barbara has been promoting wellbeing on campus for over 40 years now, but this past January they opened a drop-in Center for students to connect with each other and find peer support. Sharlene O’Brien is the Associate Dean & Director of Health and Wellness, and she spoke with me about the resources offered at the new Center, as well as the importance of mental health awareness and self-care on a broader scale. Take a listen!
Support for the AB2183 Farmwworker Bill
September 27, 2022 00:43 - 8 minutes - 3.94 MBKCSB’s Yulene Teagle has the story on the United Farm Workers support of the Agricultural Labor Relations Voting Choice Act.
National Coder Week with theCoderSchool
September 27, 2022 00:40 - 7 minutes - 9.99 MBSeptember 14 marks the start of National Coding Week. Over the years, studies have shown that coding can boost children’s problem-solving skills, creativity, digital literacy, and opportunities to get jobs in the coding field. These discoveries have led to the development of many schools and after-school programs that teach kids to code – and theCoderSchool is one of them. KCSB’s Jackie Sedley chatted with program founder Hansel Lynn to discuss what he sees as the benefits of teaching childre...
The Ellwood Lawsuit
September 27, 2022 00:36 - 4 minutes - 5.97 MBA lawsuit has been filed over a restaurant project at Goleta Beach, by a former partner alleging the owners breached their contract and committed fraud. KCSB’s Frankie Newton explains the case, and the factors that shaped the vision for the project.
UC Health Informs Students about MPox as Fall Quarter Begins
September 24, 2022 13:45 - 2 minutes - 1.41 MBUC Santa Barbara students are being informed about Monkeypox (MPox) as the fall quarter begins. KCSB's Joyce Chi shares the latest health guidance.
The Debate Over Diablo Canyon
September 19, 2022 18:38 - 21 minutes - 49.8 MBThe California legislature has passed SB 846, extending the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant five years past its original expiration date in 2025. It’s California’s only operational nuclear plant, located near San Luis Obispo. But the debate continues. Pro-nuclear proponents say shutting down Diablo means killing an energy source that's reliable and cheap, although “cheap" depends on who ask. Opponents say Diablo wastes millions of gallons of water for cooling and sits on several earthquake fault...
Inside IV: County to Set to File a Lawsuit Against UC Santa Barbara
September 14, 2022 21:08 - 29 minutes - 16.7 MBSanta Barbara County is planning to file a lawsuit against UC Santa Barbara for not living up to a multi-year plan to build more student housing while increasing enrollment by thousands of students. KCSB's Dick Flacks speaks with County Supervisor Gregg Hart about how long term discussions have not resulted in plans both sides can agree on to resolve an intense housing shortage in Isla Vista, Goleta and the greater Santa Barbara area.
ShelterBox Sends Emergency Team to Pakistan
September 12, 2022 21:47 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBThe flooding in Pakistan is setting off alarms across the world, after government officials in the country declared a national emergency this past weekend. ShelterBox is a humanitarian aid organization with headquarters in Santa Barbara, and they’re currently sending an emergency team to Pakistan to try and provide support. KCSB’s Jackie Sedley spoke with Jeremy Jacobs, the Communications Director for ShelterBox. He’s also a lecturer in the Environmental Studies Department at UC Santa Barbara.
Opening the Conversation on Edible Bugs
September 12, 2022 19:59 - 16 minutes - 9.65 MBEating insects might be viewed as strange to most Americans, but a graduate student in UCSB’s Anthropology department advocates for a more open perspective on incorporating them into your diet and how they can be a sustainable source of protein. KCSB’s Jennifer Yoshikoshi speaks with PhD student, MacKenzie Wade on the topic of edible bugs.
Alternative Leukemia Treatment
September 12, 2022 19:53 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBDr. Norbert Reich is a distinguished professor in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at UC Santa Barbara. Together with a team of researchers, he has identified a new way of regulating an enzyme that mutates in leukemia patients, as well as new means to treat leukemia that aren’t as toxic as chemotherapy. KCSB's Jackie Sedley spoke with Dr. Reich about his findings, and what they can mean for the future of cancer treatment.
Wildfires Continue As Heatwave Hits
September 12, 2022 19:11 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBAs California suffers under a lasting heatwave, wildfires continue to scorch parts of the state. KCSB's Zoha Malik has the story.
Santa Barbara Pacific PRIDE Festival
August 30, 2022 05:06 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBSince 1976, the Pacific PRIDE Foundation has offered resources and safe spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals, and for people living with HIV and AIDS, across California’s coast. On Saturday August 27, the Foundation held their first Pacific PRIDE Festival since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. KCSB’s Daniel Huecias briefly spoke with Pacific PRIDE Foundation’s executive director Kristin Flickinger and drag queen Karma Limbs at the weekend festival.
Fentanyl Awareness: The Opioid Crisis in Santa Barbara
August 30, 2022 04:56 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBLargely fueled by the fatally potent opioid fentanyl, the third wave of the opioid crisis continues to take lives in the United States -- and Santa Barbara is no exception. KCSB's Zoha Malik speaks to SB County Sheriff Brown and UCSB's Alcohol and Drug Program Manager Angie Bryan about efforts within our community to combat the crisis, as well as the resources available to prevent and reverse overdoses.
State Street Axe Club
August 30, 2022 04:54 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MBA new entertainment business has opened in Santa Barbara. An axe-throwing club comes to State Street. Crystal Martinez talks to owner, Brett Michaelson about his business.
School Supplies Drive By Kundai Chikowero
August 30, 2022 04:45 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBA local poet and social justice activist, is making sure young students in Isla Vista have the supplies they need when they return to class this fall. KCSB’s, Crystal Martinez talks to Kundai more information about how you could help support the effort.
Monarch Butterfly Placed on Red List of Threatened Species
August 24, 2022 21:39 - 1 minute - 2.52 MBThe migratory monarch butterfly has been placed on the IUCN’s red list of threatened species, in the category of Endangered Species. KCSB’s Frankie Newton discusses the species and the factors that led to its endangered status.
Inside IV: Preparing for Move-In, Policing, Safety and Jobs
August 10, 2022 19:40 - 25 minutes - 13.1 MBFall quarter at UC Santa Barbara is still weeks away, but it’s not too early for Isla Vista community leaders to prepare to welcome new residents. KCSB’s Dick Flacks speaks with Jonathan Abboud, general manager of the Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD), about the housing situation in Isla Vista for students and UC Santa Barbara staff, following a severe housing crisis during the past school year. Jonathan also explains other ways in which the IVCSD is informing residents about w...
YES! Campaign in Carpinteria
August 09, 2022 19:36 - 14 minutes - 8.45 MBThe YES! Campaign in Carpinteria is fighting to maintain the city’s small town charm from the commercial building of a hotel. Spokesperson Annie Sly speaks with KCSB’s Jennifer Yoshikoshi on the issue
Why A Local Surgeon Is Calling For A Women's Health Task Force
August 09, 2022 00:06 - 21 minutes - 13 MBA local Santa Barbara surgeon is arguing for expanded abortion services and the formation of a women’s health task force. KCSB’s Joyce Chi speaks with Dr. Katrina Mitchell on her proposed task force and why quality reproductive healthcare benefits us all.
Aidan and Ryan's Hard Summer Recap
August 05, 2022 19:46 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBLast Weekend, KCSB's own Aidan Manousos and Ryan Miller travelled to San Bernardino for Hard Summer, an annual dance and electronic music festival put on my Insomniac Events. With excitement and open ears they saw several familiar and unfamiliar artists play throughout the three days of performances. To find out more about their favorite moments and experiences, check out this podcast they recorded recapping the festival and be sure to tune in to their shows on KCSB-FM, Club Majellan with DJ ...
What to Know About Monkeypox in Santa Barbara
August 04, 2022 23:39 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MBSanta Barbara announced its first reported case of Monkeypox on Wednesday, Aug. 3rd. The Biden Administration declared a public health emergency over Monkeypox one day later, a move that will trigger extra resources geared toward fighting the virus. KCSB's Ashley Rusch speaks with Kristin Flickinger, Executive Director of the Pacific Pride Foundation, to learn more about Monkeypox concerns in Santa Barbara.
League of Women Voters Pushes Voting Ahead of Midterms
August 02, 2022 23:26 - 9 minutes - 5.91 MBWith midterm elections coming up this fall, local political action groups are trying to increase voter turnout. KCSB's Ashley Rusch speaks with Revae Moran, Vice President for Voter Service of the League of Women Voters, a local non-partisan, grassroots organization.
UCSB Professor Discusses the Assassination in Japan
August 02, 2022 23:09 - 18 minutes - 10 MBSabine Fruhstuck, UCSB’s professor of Japanese modern cultural studies speaks on the July 8th assassination of Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister of Japan. KCSB's Jennifer Yoshikoshi spoke with Professor Fruhstuck on the significance of the event.
Lompoc Prison Lawsuit Reaches Settlement
July 27, 2022 00:50 - 12 minutes - 9.04 MBLompoc’s Federal Prison was ground zero in COVID-19 cases in Santa Barbara County, quickly becoming the largest prison outbreak in the country. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a class-action lawsuit against the Bureau of Prisons alleging that the agency didn’t do enough to prevent the outbreak. More than two years later, that lawsuit has finally reached a settlement. KCSB's Ashley Rusch unpacks the case with Attorney Oliver Rocos, a partner with Bird Marella law firm.
Grace Fisher Foundation Partners with Kyle's Kitchen
July 26, 2022 18:26 - 11 minutes - 8.41 MBGrace Fisher Foundation hosts an art class at Kyle's Kitchen to bring awareness for people with disabilities and special needs. KCSB's Jennifer Yoshikoshi has the story.
Shark Awareness Day with Reef Guardians
July 14, 2022 23:43 - 13 minutes - 8 MBJuly 14th marks Shark Awareness Day, recognizing the importance of sharks in the marine ecosystem right in the backyards of Santa Barbara. Harry Rabin, a natural history filmmaker with Reef Guardians, a non profit dedicated to researching and raising awareness on the marine environment. KCSB’s Jennifer Yoshikoshi spoke with Rabin about the importance of shark awareness
UCSF Study Correlates Abortion Access with Positive Life Outcomes
July 12, 2022 20:06 - 8 minutes - 6.24 MBA 10-year study out of UCSF finds that 95% of people report that having an abortion was the right decision for them. KCSB’s Ashley Rusch speaks to Dr. Diana Greene Foster, Professor at UCSF and lead researcher of the Turnaway Study.
Pride of Place: Santa Barbara, PRIDE Defined
July 08, 2022 21:51 - 15 minutes - 14 MBThroughout our limited series, we asked Santa Barbara's LGBTQ+ community members, "What does Pride mean to you?" Here are some of their responses. Our theme music for this series is Constant Disco and Groovy by Dyalla. Additional music heard in the piece: Gemeni Mist, Kind of Regret, Of Our Choosing, and The Sunshades by Blue Dot Sessions. A special thanks to KCSB-FM’s Publications Coordinator, Shirley Wang, for the graphics accompanying this series. Pride of Place: Santa Barbara is edit...
Pride of Place: Santa Barbara, Episode Five: Intersectional Futures
July 08, 2022 19:22 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThe intersectionality of our identities defines much of our experience, informing our walks through the world and the spaces we occupy. In the final episode of our limited series, we discuss intersectional experiences here in Santa Barbara with Resource Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity Graduate Student Assitant Alex Eleazar, RCSGD Graduate Assistant for Educational Initiatives Dozandri Mendoza, and Sai Isoke, Academic Achievement Counselor in UCSB's Office of Black Student Developmen...
Pride of Place: Santa Barbara, Episode Four: Trans Identities
July 05, 2022 20:23 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIn episode four of our limited series, we identify the work being done here in Santa Barbara surrounding trans, non-binary, and gender-non-conforming (GNC) identities, specifically on the university level. Hear from Drew Buchanan, the Resource Center for Gender & Sexuality Diversity's Trans and Non-Binary Empowerment Coordinator, and Professor Debanuj DasGupta, Associate Professor in Feminist Studies here at UCSB. For more information on the Resource Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity...
Hundreds Gather in Santa Barbara to Protest Overturn of Roe v. Wade
June 28, 2022 20:15 - 7 minutes - 4.97 MBHundreds gathered outside the Santa Barbara Courthouse on Friday, June 24 to protest the Supreme Court's overturn of Roe v. Wade. KCSB's Ashley Rusch takes you through the crowd. Photo Credit: Daniel Huecias Music Credit: Reflectors by Blue Dot Sessions
Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade
June 24, 2022 23:43 - 5 minutes - 4.04 MBIn a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, the half-century old ruling protecting the federal right to abortion. KCSB's Ashley Rusch speaks with Professor Laury Oaks, Chair of the Feminist Studies Department at UCSB. KCSB will continue to report on this ongoing story. Music Credit: Reflectors by Blue Dot Sessions
The Environmental Implications of ExxonMobil's Recent Lawsuit
June 24, 2022 18:18 - 7 minutes - 5.98 MBAfter the Plains All American pipeline spilled thousands of gallons of oil into the ocean off the coast of Santa Barbara in 2015, the Santa Ynez Unit for offshore oil production was shut down. ExxonMobil has repeatedly sought to reopen this unit to no avail, most recently through an unsuccessful lawsuit against the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors for voting against their proposal to do so. KCSB’s Zoha Malik speaks to Environmental Defense Center’s Senior Attorney, Maggie Hall, to ta...
Inside IV: Bikes of Summer
June 22, 2022 16:27 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBBicycles are popular in Isla Vista, UC Santa Barbara and across Santa Barbara. On this episode, KCSB's Jennifer Zwigl speaks with AS Bike Shop mechanic McKay Kinsey about his enthusiasm for bikes. You'll also get ideas for keeping your bike in top-shape. Later in the show, Michael Velasquez with Bici Centro Santa Barbara speaks about safety and other tips for using ebikes.
NatureTrack Helps Wheelchair Users Get Closer to Nature
June 21, 2022 19:55 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBA local non-profit organization whose mission is to get everyone out into the great outdoors is offering people who use wheelchairs the opportunity to get closer to nature. KCSB’s Lisa Osborn explains.
Inside IV: CHAMP on Proposed Munger Hall
June 21, 2022 19:33 - 29 minutes - 18.4 MBCampus Housing Alternatives to Munger Hall, Please (CHAMP), a new coalition, recently united with several UCSB orgs and others who are concerned about UC Santa Barbara's plans to build 'the world's largest dormitory' at UCSB. KCSB's Dick Flacks spoke with UCSB alumna Deb Callahan, who assisted students in organizing a recent event on campus called "Munger Hall: Student and Public Response Panels" about what's next for the organization and why she thinks housing students in single rooms with n...
Juneteenth Santa Barbara's 5th Annual Block Party
June 20, 2022 22:58 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBJuneteenth Santa Barbara observed the Juneteenth holiday by celebrating Black culture and joy, reclaiming the space that is the city's historically Black Funk Zone. KCSB's Daniel Huecias speaks with Jordan Killebrew, cofounder of Juneteenth SB, to discuss the significance of the event's presence in the community.
Pride of Place: Santa Barbara, Episode Three: Singing Out!
June 16, 2022 23:47 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBIt’s been said, “The true beauty of music is that it connects people.” In episode three of Pride of Place: Santa Barbara, we speak to Phil Conrad, Nicole Lamartine, and Andrew Rawls of the Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus to discuss the chorus’ beginnings, its connections to the community, and its bright future. For more information on the Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus, visit sbgmc.squarespace.com. For more information on this series and for episodes that have already aired, visit kcsb.org/...
Conversation and Climate: An Exploration of the Santa Barbara Spirit
June 14, 2022 21:11 - 20 minutes - 19.5 MBAs we navigate through unprecedented environmental issues and injustices worldwide, the question of where we, as Santa Barabra residents, fit into the puzzle can be quite confusing. Throughout May and under the advisement of Ben Kersh, KCSB Reporters Jennifer Yoshikoshi, Jennifer Zwigl, Clarissa Rios, and Crystal Martinez explored what it means to be an environmentalist by covering a multitude of environmentally related topics from the lens of journalism. With stories ranging from climate cha...
Pride of Place: Santa Barbara, Episode Two: Educational Connections
June 10, 2022 03:32 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIt is a known fact that reading is fundamental and knowledge is power! Episode two of Pride of Place: Santa Barbara highlights the scholars and students aiming to make Santa Barbara’s educational spaces a more inclusive center for learning, in and outside of the classroom. Hear from educator and author Miss Angel, discussing Drag Queen Story Hours; UC Santa Barbara’s A.S. Trans & Queer Commission; and Professor Jennifer Tyburczy, Director of the LGBTQ studies minor at UCSB. For more info...
Pride of Place: Santa Barbara, Episode One: Cultivating Space
June 03, 2022 01:35 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBFor LGBTQIA+ people, community is essential, and what is community without gathering? Episode one of our limited Pride month series, Pride of Place: Santa Barbara, explores the spaces, both physical and digital, where joy and belonging are cultivated. Hear from community cornerstones such as Vivian Storm and Angel D’Mon, Pam Cakez, Crushbar & Tap, and @gaysantabarbara. For more information on this series and archived episodes, visit the kcsb.org/pride-of-place/ Our theme music for this se...
Inside IV: Munger Hall Campus - Community Forum
June 01, 2022 17:23 - 23 minutes - 14.7 MBHappening tonight! (June 1): “Munger Hall: Student and Public Response Panels." Organizers say this event, at UCSB's Campbell Hall, will provide an opportunity for diverse stakeholders to participate in a forum on the controversial proposed University of California Santa Barbara’s (UCSB) Munger Hall student housing project. KCSB's Jennifer Yoshikoshi spoke with student organizers: Megan Musolf, Maritza Vasquez and Matthew Winter, about what is planned for this evening's event - which is free...
Representative Carbajal Presents Degrees Not Debt Act at UCSB
May 27, 2022 16:11 - 8 minutes - 10.5 MBWith more students going into debt with the rise of college costs, Congressman Salud Carbajal seeks to alleviate this burden by passing the Degrees Not Debt Act legislation, which would double the maximum Pell Grant award to $13,800 a year. KCSB’s Zoha Malik attended his press release this past Wednesday to learn more.
Beyond Timely Warnings, Episode 2: Policy
May 26, 2022 23:05 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBKCSB News brings you Beyond Timely Warnings, a new feature series investigating sexual assault at UC Santa Barbara. In the second episode of Beyond Timely Warnings, KCSB's Cecilia Aden and Molly Wright unpack the policy surrounding sexual assault at UCSB and its impact on survivors. Our theme music for this series is Invisible by Jahzzar. Below Hull and Ether Ridge by Blue Dot Sessions and Foreigner by Jahzzar can also be heard throughout this piece. Beyond Timely Warnings is cohosted by K...
Inside IV: Student Mental Health & Counseling Support
May 26, 2022 21:56 - 28 minutes - 18 MBStudents are stressed out and therapists at UCSB's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) are busy supporting as many students as they can. KCSB's Jennifer Yoshikoshi speaks with CAPS clinical director, psychologist Turi Honegger, Ph. D, about how to deal with burnout, imposter syndrome and also takes mental health related questions from students.
A Patient’s Death, A Nurse’s Conviction, and the Uncertain Future of Healthcare
May 25, 2022 15:56 - 17 minutes - 13.6 MBIn 2017, Charlene Murphey was accidentally given a fatal dose of a paralytic medication by her nurse, RaDonda Vaught, who was subsequently found guilty of negligent homicide. Here’s KCSB’s Joyce Chi, examining this tragedy and what it means to be a nurse in America today.
Proposal to Add Third Chick-Fil-A Drive Thru Lane Rejected by Board of Review
May 20, 2022 15:02 - 2 minutes - 1.89 MBThe Santa Barbara Architectural Board of Review rejects the plan to turn 15 Chick-Fil-A parking spaces into a third drive-thru lane to appease hungry customers. KCSB’s Naya Reyes shares more.