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More People Dying in California Jails While Less People Are In Custody
May 21, 2024 00:30 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBCalifornia jails are holding thousands of fewer people but death rates are at historic highs. KCSB’s Naya Reyes has the story.
More People Are Dying in California Jails While Less People Are In Custody
May 21, 2024 00:30 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBCalifornia jails are holding thousands of fewer people but death rates are at historic highs. KCSB’s Naya Reyes has the story.
Inside IV: Asian Mental Health + IV Bike Improvements + More
May 18, 2024 21:33 - 25 minutes - 19.4 MBKCSB's Elizabeth Truong and Brandon Yi explore mental health in the Asian American population in Isla Vista and among the UCSB campus community in a conversation with Professor Erin Ninh and author Mimi Khúc, who led a mental health workshop hosted at UCSB’s Asian Resource Center. Plus, hear from Isla Vista’s new representative in Associated Students, Owen Meyers, and Santa Barbara County’s plans to improve bike and pedestrian safety in IV.
A Conversation With UCSB Students For Electoral Reform
May 17, 2024 03:21 - 13 minutes - 8.15 MBThis spring, UCSB Students for Electoral Reform was formed on campus. The organization is the first campus chapter of Californians for Electoral Reform, and advocates for rank choice voting in California. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst spoke with founding members Isabelle Benetti and Jeanne Broome to learn more.
An Update on Nationwide & UC Pro-Palestine Encampments
May 17, 2024 03:20 - 3 minutes - 2.72 MBUniversities including Columbia and UCLA have set up encampments for Palestine, demanding university divestment, which has resulted in police backlash, violence and arrests. Campuses throughout the country have continued launching encampments, especially among other UC campuses. KCSB's Kelly Darroch recaps the encampments and the responses.
UCSB Doctoral Student Charlene Macharia Starts 40 Day Fast in Support of Pro-Palestine Encampment
May 17, 2024 03:18 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBUCSB doctoral student Charlene Macharia sent an email to UCSB stakeholders about their representation of students as climate campus intensifies. Macharia discusses topics such as divestment as she expressses support with the Gaza solidarity encampment and other student organizations. KCSB's Ashley Segat explains the content of her past two emails.
Divestment, Explained
May 17, 2024 03:16 - 4 minutes - 3.23 MBAs student protests against the war on Gaza grow, so are calls for Divestment. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst talks about what university divestment is, and student calls for divestment.
Nearly Two Weeks of UCSB's Gaza Solidarity Encampment
May 14, 2024 23:45 - 2 minutes - 3.78 MBKCSB's Zoha Malik highlights important updates on UCSB's Gaza solidarity encampment.
Pomona College Faculty Vote In Favor of Divestment, Brandeis Center and ADL File Complaints
May 14, 2024 00:40 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MBPomona College faculty voted for divestment, less than one month after the April 5th Pro-Palestine demonstrations that resulted in the arrest of 20 protestors. Two Pro-Israel organizations, the Brandeis Center and ADL, have responded. KCSB’s Mario Fuentes-Godinez has the story.
Is It Open Season on Migrants in Arizona?
May 14, 2024 00:39 - 6 minutes - 10.8 MBAn Arizona rancher fires an AK-47 at men crossing his property. He is tried for murder. Arizona Republicans pass a bill to make that shooting perfectly legal. KCSB's Ray Briare has the story.
Santa Barbara City Council Approves Cap on Annual Cruise Ship Visits
May 14, 2024 00:38 - 13 minutes - 8.17 MBAfter two years of discussion, the Santa Barbara City Council voted to cap the number of cruise ships visiting Santa Barbara annually, and to prioritize ships with anti-pollution technology and strong environmental compliance records. Santa Barbara ChannelKeeper, alongside other local environmental groups, played an important role in discussions leading up to the city's decision. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst spoke with Ted Morton of Santa Barbara ChannelKeeper.
Santa Barbara City Council Approves Cap on Annual Cruise Ship Visits, Environmental Group Reacts
May 14, 2024 00:38 - 13 minutes - 8.17 MBAfter two years of discussion, the Santa Barbara City Council voted to cap the number of cruise ships visiting Santa Barbara annually, and to prioritize ships with anti-pollution technology and strong environmental compliance records. Santa Barbara ChannelKeeper, alongside other local environmental groups, played an important role in discussions leading up to the city's decision. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst spoke with Ted Morton of Santa Barbara ChannelKeeper.
Santa Barbara City Council Approves Cap on Annual Cruise Ship Visits; Environmental Group Reacts
May 14, 2024 00:38 - 13 minutes - 8.17 MBAfter two years of discussion, the Santa Barbara City Council voted to cap the number of cruise ships visiting Santa Barbara annually, and to prioritize ships with anti-pollution technology and strong environmental compliance records. Santa Barbara ChannelKeeper, alongside other local environmental groups, played an important role in discussions leading up to the city's decision. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst spoke with Ted Morton of Santa Barbara ChannelKeeper.
Remembering the Kent State Massacre
May 10, 2024 03:07 - 5 minutes - 12.3 MBThe Kent State Massacre occurred during on-campus protests for America's involvement in the Vietnam War, during which the Ohio National Guard killed 4 students, and triggered nationwide protests and further political divides. KCSB’s Emily Kimmel recaps what happened in light of nationwide college protests.
Law Enforcement Oversight Board Executive Resigns After Record High Deaths in San Diego County Jails
May 10, 2024 00:30 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBAfter showing support for a bill in favor of a monitor to inspect jails more, San Diego County’s Paul Parker has resigned. KCSB’s Nathan Luna has more information behind the resignation.
Journalist Brian Barth On $100 Million Corporate Gain Through Clearing California's Homeless Camps
May 10, 2024 00:30 - 19 minutes - 11.4 MBKCSB's Ginger Thomas speaks with Brian Barth, a Bay Area journalist who has become invested in the unhoused community. He explains the risks of corporations immensely profiting from clearing homeless camps, and how we must alter the system to see any improvements.
Inside IV: Your Brain on Art Author Interview 2024 UCSB Reads
May 09, 2024 20:52 - 29 minutes - 19.3 MBAuthors, Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen show the healing nature of art through their book, Your Brain on Art. This is the 2024 UCSB Reads book selection. Through their experiences with hardware design, neuroscience, and intuition for the arts, the two authors bridge the gap between the world and another medium of healing and understanding the world. I asked the authors about their collaboration, and the significance of art in our modern society. KCSB's Brandon Yi spoke with the authors ahead of ...
What We Know So Far About the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at UCSB
May 09, 2024 02:28 - 6 minutes - 5.24 MBAt least 115 tents have been set up as part of an anti-war encampment outside the UCSB Library. KCSB's Joyce Chi recounts what we know so far about the Gaza Solidarity Encampment. (NOTE: This story was aired on Monday, May 6.)
UCSB Faculty, Researchers, Students Hold Rally to Demand Divestment
May 09, 2024 00:57 - 5 minutes - 7.45 MBUCSB faculty, researchers, workers, and students held a rally to demand the university breaks ties with military funding, among other demands, on Wednesday, May 1. KCSB’s Zoha Malik has the story.
AS Senate Condemns Israeli Government's Dehumanization of Palestinians
May 07, 2024 19:48 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBUCSB's AS Senate passed a resolution to condemn the Israeli Government’s and the Israeli Defense Forces' dehumanization of Palestinians this past Wednesday, May 1, after lengthy discussion among Senators and public forum. KCSB's Zoha Malik has the story.
“No Business as Usual”: UCSB Divest Coalition’s Day-Long Teach-In for Palestine
May 03, 2024 03:44 - 9 minutes - 6.7 MBCalls for UC Santa Barbara’s divestment from defense contractors reignited on April 25, as pro-Palestinian protestors held a day-long teach-in at the Student Resource Building. KCSB’s Joyce Chi explains what the protest was like.
2024 AS Election Results Announced
May 03, 2024 03:42 - 4 minutes - 3.08 MBKCSB's Joyce Chi recaps the results of the 2024 AS election. Visit elections.as.ucsb.edu for the full list of results.
Transgender Youth Ballot Initiative Name Change Rejected by Judge
May 03, 2024 03:35 - 3 minutes - 2.21 MBA ballot initiative for restricting the rights of transgender youth had its name change denied by a judge after changed by the California Attorney General. KCSB’s El Messerschmitt explains what the initiative is as well as the reactions against the name change.
Arizona's 1864 Abortion Law, Explained
May 03, 2024 03:34 - 2 minutes - 3.25 MBAn 1864 law that criminalizes essentially all abortions was originally ruled enforceable in the state of Arizona. However, the state legislature just repealed the ban, with two Republicans joining Democrats to do so. Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs is set to approve this repeal. Regardless, this highly divisive issue is creating an advantage for the Democratic party in the upcoming November election. KCSB’s Kelly Darroch explains.
Climate Change's Impacts on Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner
May 03, 2024 03:32 - 1 minute - 643 KBParts of Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner are at stake. Important decisions will need to made to save it. KCSB's Max Tu has more on the story.
CoastSnap: A New App for the Public to Help Track Coastlines
April 30, 2024 22:21 - 8 minutes - 9.77 MBCoastSnap, the app where the public submits photos to track coastlines, has recently been introduced in California. KCSB's Devon Szalva talks to Kyle Emery, UCSB professor of Marine Science, about how it works.
UCSB Students Call For Recognition of the Armenian Genocide
April 30, 2024 00:29 - 2 minutes - 2.45 MBThe Armenian Genocide Memorial Day is every April 24. Students demonstrated at UCSB to bring attention to, and remember, the genocide. KCSB's Zoha Malik spoke with one of the demonstrators to learn more.
AS Senate Opens Investigation Into Recall Petition Senate Meeting
April 29, 2024 22:54 - 24 minutes - 30.6 MBAS Senators Jeffrey Adler and Ephraim Shalunov authored a resolution to investigate the circumstances of the April 10 Senate meeting. KCSB's Zoha Malik spoke with both senators to learn more. This story was updated to include perspective from the administration and is currently ongoing.
20 Protestors Arrested at Pomona College After Pro-Palestinian Demonstration
April 27, 2024 04:36 - 13 minutes - 7.39 MBIn Claremont on April 5, 2024, 20 students at Pomona College were arrested after a group of protestors occupied the college president's office during a pro-Palestinian demonstration. KCSB’s Mario Fuentes-Godinez spoke with Eunice, an arrested demonstrator and Pitzer College student, about the events.
Meet the Candidates: Ephraim Shalunov (Long Ver.)
April 26, 2024 04:02 - 50 minutes - 61.4 MBThree candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB's Zoha Malik talked to one of those candidates, Ephraim Shalunov.
Inside IV: All Gaucho Reunion + Another Deadly Cliff Fall + Deltopia Recap
April 25, 2024 19:24 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBUC Santa Barbara rolled out the red carpet last weekend for returning Gauchos. The annual All Gaucho reunion features a wide array of events and gatherings. KCSB's Elizabeth Truong attended the Communications Careers Day event and has the story. KCSB's Brandon Yi has a recap of this year's Deltopia unsanctioned Isla Vista street party. And, tragedy struck the family of one returning Gaucho from the class of 2023, Jacob Parker is the latest victim of an Isla Vista cliff fall. Find out what's b...
Meet the Candidates: Ephraim Shalunov (Abridged Ver.)
April 23, 2024 05:39 - 14 minutes - 15.7 MBThree candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB’s Zoha Malik talked to one of those candidates, Ephraim Shalunov.
Meet the Candidates: Jaz'myne Gates (Long Ver.)
April 23, 2024 02:46 - 17 minutes - 10.2 MBThree candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to one of those candidates, Jaz’myne Gates.
Meet the Candidates: Jaz'myne Gates (Full-Length Ver.)
April 23, 2024 02:46 - 17 minutes - 10.2 MBThree candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to one of those candidates, Jaz’myne Gates.
Meet the Candidates: Jaz'myne Gates (Abridged Ver.)
April 23, 2024 02:45 - 9 minutes - 5.38 MBThree candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to one of those candidates, Jaz’myne Gates.
Meet the Candidates: Nayali Broadway (Long Ver.)
April 23, 2024 02:44 - 12 minutes - 7.94 MBThree candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to one of those candidates, Nayali Broadway.
Meet the Candidates: Nayali Broadway (Full-Length Ver.)
April 23, 2024 02:44 - 12 minutes - 7.94 MBThree candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to one of those candidates, Nayali Broadway.
Meet the Candidates: Nayali Broadway (Abridged Ver.)
April 23, 2024 02:43 - 6 minutes - 4.73 MBThree candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to one of those candidates, Nayali Broadway.
Deltopia Crowds Double in Size + Housing News
April 22, 2024 17:15 - 30 minutes - 21 MBDeltopia crowds doubled in size, and citations were also up at this year's IV unofficial spring break street party. Jonathan Abboud, general manager of the IVCSD, joins KCSB's Dick Flacks to recap the mayhem. The good news is, the parties started earlier and ended earlier this year, no one died and more parties were closed, reducing opportunities for party-crashing out-of-towners. There's also an update on the local housing crisis in this week's episode.
Solar Eclipse Recap 2024
April 19, 2024 02:30 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBAfter seven years, the moon has once again covered the sun in the U.S. Elizabeth Truong with KCSB News recaps this year's solar eclipse event as seen from the Santa Barbara area. She quickly dives into the basics of how they occur and when to expect the next event.
UCSB Chapters of SJP and JVP Host "Art for Palestine" Demonstration
April 19, 2024 00:44 - 4 minutes - 3.33 MBAn "Art for Palestine" demonstration was held in front of the library in solidarity with the global economic blackout in protest of the war on Gaza. KCSB's Ashley Segat recounts the scene and the students' calls for USCB's divestment. Photo credit: Ashley Segat/KCSB News
Roll-Over Proposal Faces Criticism From AS Program Board
April 19, 2024 00:41 - 2 minutes - 2.04 MBA new proposal would allocate some of the AS Program Board’s leftover funding to essentially be used for other organizations to put on events. The Program Board criticized this proposal as it was presented during the most recent AS Senate meeting on Wednesday, April 19th. KCSB’s Joyce Chi explains.
Parents of Michigan School Shooter Convicted of Manslaughter
April 16, 2024 00:30 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MBJames and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of a Michigan school shooter, were sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for manslaughter. Hayden Stengler with KCSB has the story.
Your Brain on Art: A Psychologist's POV
April 12, 2024 02:34 - 4 minutes - 3.29 MBPsychologist Dr. Deborah Smilovitz Foster explains the impact of art and creativity on your brain and well-being. This interview aired on KCSB on Thursday, April 11 at 5:30pm in conjunction a reading of the UCSB Reads 2024 selection "Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross.
AS Senate Ratifies Recall Petition, Rejects Recall Election
April 12, 2024 00:51 - 19 minutes - 14.3 MBThe AS Senate convened on Wednesday, April 10th to discuss the efforts seeking to remove AS President Tessa Veksler from office. The meeting stretched into the early hours of Thursday morning, as the 19 Senators finally decided the fate of the recall election. KCSB’s Joyce Chi explains the results. (CORRECTION: This story previously incorrectly stated one of the public forum speakers, Açucar, which spoke in favor of the petition moving forward, was a minutetaker. They are not. It has been up...
How UCSB Muslim Students Are Observing Ramadan
April 09, 2024 00:29 - 7 minutes - 9.02 MBRamadan is a yearly period during which Muslims reflect and fast from sunrise to sunset. KCSB's Zoha Malik attends an iftaar put on by UCSB's Muslim Student Association to learn more about how Muslim students on campus are observing this year's Ramadan.
How Muslim Students At UCSB Are Observing Ramadan
April 09, 2024 00:29 - 7 minutes - 9.02 MBRamadan is a yearly thirty-day period during which Muslims reflect and fast from sunrise to sunset. KCSB’s Zoha Malik attended an iftaar put on by UCSB’s Muslim Student Association to learn more about how Muslim students on campus are observing this year’s Ramadan.
InsideIV: UCSB Settles Housing Lawsuits with City and County
April 08, 2024 15:36 - 13 minutes - 7.09 MBUC Santa Barbara has settled two lawsuits with Santa Barbara County and the City of Goleta. The university was being sued for failing to live up to its promise to provide housing for its growing enrollment. Sustainable University Now (SUN), has its own legal battle with UCSB. KCSB's Devon Szalva spoke with Dick Flacks, of SUN, to find out more. Here's their conversation.
Seven Aid Workers Killed by Israeli Military in Gaza
April 05, 2024 00:28 - 7 minutes - 8.77 MBAn attack on aid workers with the World Central Kitchen by the Israeli military has prompted a cascade of aid withdrawals from Gaza, after a series of drone strikes left 7 aid workers dead. KCSB's Abigail Alberti has the story.
Elections Board Begins Verifying Signatures for AS President Recall Petition
April 05, 2024 00:27 - 3 minutes - 2.34 MBThe Chair of the Elections Board at UCSB announced during the AS Senate Meeting on Wednesday, April 3rd, that his team had begun verifying signatures for a recall petition that seeks to remove AS President Tessa Veksler from office. KCSB’s Joyce Chi has more.