KCSB News

Debris Disposal at Goleta Beach

March 04, 2019 23:50 - 1 minute - 1.51 MB

The county is looking to expand debris disposal at beaches, KCSB's Hayden Harris has the story.

PASpotlight: Showing Up for Racial Justice in Santa Barbara

March 04, 2019 22:43 - 15 minutes - 34.6 MB

KCSB's Kat Swift speaks with Dr. Carrie Hutchinson, co-founder of the Santa Barbara Chapter of Showing up for Racial Justice (SURJ). Hutchinson explains how it's hard to organize for racial justice in Santa Barbara because white residents say they don't see racism here. Locally, SURJ has been organizing efforts to address complaints and grievances of discrimination and harassment at Santa Barbara City College (SBCC). Find out more at: https://www.facebook.com/SURJSB/

PA Spotlight: UCSB Prof Talks Immigration & Race in US History

March 04, 2019 16:47 - 14 minutes - 10.7 MB

In this KCSB Public Affairs Spotlight, KCSB's Kat Sitnikova speaks with Paul Spickard, a distinguished professor at UCSB in the areas of Comparative Race and Ethnicity, US Social and Cultural History (17th-21st centuries), World History, Migrations and Identities. Professor Spickard currently teaches Immigration and Race in US History since 1924 and History of the Pacific. The conversation covers the professor's current projects, Shape Shifting: Reflections on Racial Plasticity and Growing...

The Dirty Dozen on our Beaches

March 01, 2019 00:24 - 10 minutes - 9.21 MB

Tired of pieces of trash ruining your beach day? Then dig deep into the dirty dozen with Julia Keane, an Environmental Educator with Santa Barbara’s Explore Ecology, a local environmental education and arts nonprofit. She explains the most popular pollutants tainting our beaches to KCSB reporter Maddie Whalen.

U.S. Poet Laureate Visits UCSB

March 01, 2019 00:24 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MB

On January 31st Tracy K Smith, current U.S. Poet Laureate, visited UCSB to do a reading as part of the UCSB Arts & Lectures series. KCSB reporter Jenny Boyar attended the event.

Santa Barbara Searches for Next Poet Laureate

March 01, 2019 00:24 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MB

The Santa Barbara office of Arts and Culture has announced the opening for the honorary position of city poet laureate. The responsibilities of the poet laureate are to promote the artistic, educational, and cultural activities while serving as the literary spokesperson of Santa Barbara. KCSB’s Edward Colmenares spoke with Sarah York Rubin, Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Office of Arts & Culture to find out more.

Inside IV: CSD Director Jay Freeman

February 28, 2019 21:46 - 56 minutes - 41.5 MB

Isla Vista Community Services District board member Jay Freeman joins KCSB's Lisa Osborn to talk about how IV has changed in the 20 years he's been here, what the CSD is doing to improve safety and life in IV and the hidden dangers lurking in local government.

PA Spotlight: Professosr Christopher McCauley of UCSB Black Studies

February 28, 2019 21:07 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

This week's guest on the KCSB Public Affairs Spotlight is Christopher McCauley of the Black Studies Department at UCSB. He and KCSB's Alexander Stork discuss Black Marxism and the merits of violent vs. nonviolent resistance of oppressed populations around the world.

Inside IV: Culture Shock

February 28, 2019 20:58 - 26 minutes - 17.6 MB

KCSB's Alexander Stork talks to Azucena Muruugaren, a native speaker of Basque. They discuss the culture shock of living in Isla Vista, the difference between Spanish and American school systems, and the unique lifestyle of people living in the Basque Country and Isla Vista.

InsideIV Feb20

February 26, 2019 23:10 - 41 minutes - 30.9 MB

Melissa Cohen joins KCSB's Lisa Osborn to talk about what's happening in Isla Vista, from events hosted by the IV Food Coop to the thriving, unique business community.

Progressive Abortion laws nation-wide face backlash

February 26, 2019 21:46 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MB

A law was passed in New York that increased access to late term abortions, or abortions performed after the 22 to 24th week of pregnancy. A similar bill was defeated in the Virginia legislature. KCSB's Eric Wang summarizes what this says about our current political landscape.

Warming Centers in Santa Barbara Considering Opening more Often

February 26, 2019 21:37 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MB

In the current stormy and cold weather, homeless people in Santa Barbara turn to shelters such as the Freedom Warming Centers--which have been looking to lower their threshold for entrance. Fatima Mobin has more.

Arto Halonen on his Movie Murderous Trance

February 26, 2019 21:28 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MB

Murderous Trance, directed by Arto Halonen and starring American Josh Lucas, is in part a psychological thriller based on real events set in Norway. The central figure hypnotizes young men to commit bank robberies to raise money for a secretive pro-Nazi movement though set after World War II. KCSB’s Harry Lawton spoke to the director at the movie’s premiere at SBIFF to learn more about this intriguing story.

Sisters of the Valley visit SBIFF

February 26, 2019 21:07 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

The documentary Breaking Habits about the Sisters of the Valley in Merced, recently screened at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. More than a celebration of the cultivation of marijuana, it is a ringing endorsement of women independently organizing, cultivating, healing and offering positive alternatives. The film, which is being distributed by Good Deed Entertainment, will begin showing in theaters on April 19th, 2019. KCSB's Harry Lawton covers the documentary as part of our on...

Drought Relief for Santa Barbara on the Horizon, not the Present

February 26, 2019 21:05 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MB

NOAA has only recently issued an advisory for an El Nino season, or the periodic warming of the tropical pacific ocean. This typically means wetter weather for California, and Santa Barbara has been getting more than its share of rain this year already. KCSB’s Hayden Harris reports that despite the torrential downpours - Santa Barbara is still officially in a drought.

California Senator promotes "Blue Card" system for foreign farm workers

February 26, 2019 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.64 MB

The past three years of federal politics has been characterized as divisive, to say the least. But one area being furthered by bi-partisan collaboration might be where it's least expected: foreign agricultural labor policy. KCSB's Kody Chong has more on the issue.

UCSB's Hidden Asphalt History

February 26, 2019 20:53 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MB

Recently, a public demonstration took place outside of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s regional office in remembrance of the 1969 Santa Barbara Oil Spill and to bring attention to the plans to drastically expand offshore drilling operations. Even with petroleum at the forefront of residents' minds, many are still not aware of historical implications and detriments from resource mining in the Goleta Community. KCSB’s Megan Stafford has more on petroleum’s past, right here at UCSB.

Inside IV: Literary WORD in IV

February 22, 2019 19:27 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Zoe Jones is an editor at WORD Magazine, a quarterly literary magazine published and produced in Isla Vista. In this episode, Jones speaks with KCSBShe talks about writing as a woman of color and the importance of people telling their stories.

PA Spotlight: UCSB Middle East Ensemble

February 22, 2019 19:21 - 15 minutes - 10.2 MB

UCSCB Professor Scott Markus has been teaching Sitar and Oud at UCSB for 30 years. In this KCSB Public Affairs Spotlight, KCSB's Alex Stork speaks with Professor Markus about various tuning styles in the east and west, as well as the annual performance of the Middle Eastern Ensemble.

WBB: Bri Anugwom on her transition into D1 2/19/19

February 21, 2019 03:35 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MB

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WBB: Natalia Bruening on her season so far 2/19/19

February 21, 2019 03:34 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MB

WBB: Natalia Bruening on her season so far 2/19/19 by KCSB News and Sports

Robert Jury's Working Man premieres at SBIFF

February 12, 2019 21:50 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MB

WORKING MAN is the first film by Robert Jury, and will be in the Santa Barbara International Film Festival this coming Saturday. The story about a factory closure and the attempt of the workers to keep it afloat comes out of the financial collapse of 2008. Its continued relevance today still surprises the director. KCSB reporter Harry Lawton discusses with Jury the topical themes of his movie. This piece originally aired January 28th, 2019.

Tiny Libraries Coming to State Street

February 11, 2019 19:46 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MB

An effort to bring books to state street is underway... And, artists are encouraged to submit their design ideas for the ‘tiny libraries project.’ The winning idea will earn a ten thousand dollar award. KCSB's Edward Colmenares spoke with Sarah York Rubin, Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Office of Arts & Culture to find out more.

Interview with The Laps: Tasmania Director

February 11, 2019 19:45 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

As part of our SBIFF 2019 Coverage, KCSB reporter Harry Lawton sits down with director Angie Davis to talk about her documentary The Laps: Tasmania, her second movie to premiere at the festival.

Tornillo “Tent City” Migrant Detention Center Closes Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations

February 11, 2019 19:43 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MB

Tornillo detention center is shut down due to improper conditions and treatment of migrant children. KCSB's Robert Stark has more.

BB: Chris Lincoln 2/7/19

February 10, 2019 23:32 - 2 minutes - 4.72 MB

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BB: Associate HC Donegal Fergus 2/7/19

February 10, 2019 23:32 - 11 minutes - 21.2 MB

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BB: AC Matt Fonteno 2/7/19

February 10, 2019 23:31 - 2 minutes - 5.24 MB

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BB: Tommy Jew 2/7/19

February 10, 2019 23:31 - 4 minutes - 7.98 MB

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Santa Barbara International Film Festival: Bohemian Rhapsody Stars on Freddie Mercury

February 07, 2019 20:34 - 3 minutes - 2.48 MB

Rami Malek and Joe Mazzello share what they learned about enigmatic Queen frontman Freddie Mercury during the making of the film Bohemian Rhapsody. On the red carpet of the 34th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Malek received the 'outstanding performer of the year award' for his role as Mercury. Joe Mazzello, who played Queen bass player John Deacon, presented the award. Lucy Boynton, who played Mercury's love interest Mary Austen in the film, was also on the red carpet. (...

Inside IV: Reflections on 1969 Oil Spill + UCSB Reads

February 07, 2019 17:25 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

The UCSB Library presents an exhibition to mark the 50th anniversary of the oil spill in the Santa Barbara channel. KCSB's Lisa Osborn speaks with curators Kristen LaBonte and Annie Platoff about "Anguish, Anger and Activism: Legacies of the 1969 Santa Barbara Oil Spill," including student and local reaction and how the disaster spawned the modern environmental movement and the creation of Earth Day. Then, UCSB's Alex Regan speaks about the 2019 UCSB Reads selection, The Best We Could Do, ...

Inside IV: What's up at the IV Food Coop & Around Town

February 06, 2019 22:46 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

Melissa Cohen, GM of the Isla Vista Food Coop stops by to update listeners on what's happening at the Coop - including a search for new board members. She also dishes on what's happening around IV with students, residents and an epidemic of electric scooters.

InsideIV: Crumbling Bluffs & Party Culture

February 06, 2019 22:14 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

Members of the Isla Vista Tenants Union are keeping a close eye on the first big rain storm of the year, to make sure the bluffs along Del Playa Drive hold up. KCSB's Lisa Osborn spoke with Cade Nauman and Marisa Navarro from the IVTU, about what they are doing to monitor the bluffs and potentially warn residents who may be in danger. This followed by a recap of one of Isla Vista's biggest stories of 2018. KCSB's Alex Casavant speaks with Samantha Bean, a UCSB student who lives in Isla Vis...

UCSB Reads: Telling and Re-Telling the Stories of Asian America

February 06, 2019 22:10 - 9 minutes - 8.24 MB

UCSB Reads presented The Best We Could Do: Telling and Re-Telling the Stories of Asian America, with a panel was of Asian American studies professors discussing some of the literary themes. KCSB's Dorothy Tang spoke with panelist, Professor Eleanor Ty, about Asian American literature and narratives.

Inside IV: Dick Flacks & New Leader of the IVCSD

February 06, 2019 20:33 - 29 minutes - 22.1 MB

Host Dick Flacks speaks with Spencer Brandt, chairman of the Isla Vista Community Services District board of directors, about what the IVCSD is focusing on in the new year. Topics include public safety, community-oriented policing, rental housing, landlord conflicts and more.

Survivors & Science Featured in Montecito Debris Flow Documentary

February 06, 2019 20:27 - 16 minutes - 37.1 MB

Award-winning journalist, Melinda Burns, has been looking into the science of the 1/9 Debris Flow in Montecito. To mark the one-year anniversary of the tragedy, Burns and retired television executive, Hap Freund, have released a documentary that speaks with survivors, and reveals evidence that this isn't the first major debris flow to hit the area in the past century. You can view the 20 minute documentary here: https://www.edhat.com/news/survivors-featured-in-montecito-debris-flow-documen...

Fentanyl Most Common Drug Found in U.S. Overdoses

February 05, 2019 01:42 - 4 minutes - 4.53 MB

While Fentanyl use in the U.S. continues to climb, hitting new milestones, some are having a hard time trying to play the active bystander. KCSB's Edward Colmenares reports.

Santa Barbara International Film Festival: The Bird Catcher

February 05, 2019 00:15 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MB

"The Bird Catcher" is a film based on real event during the Nazi occupation of Norway in WW2. The Norwegian/UK film follows the plight of a Jewish girl hiding out in the farm of a Nazi sympathizer and premiered at the Lobero Theater on Feb. 2.

SB Women's Political Committee and 2019 Women's March

February 05, 2019 00:07 - 7 minutes - 7.1 MB

KCSB's Lizzy Mau interviewed attendees at last month's Women's March and the annual meeting of the Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee.

UCSB Asian American Activist-Scholar Symposium: Environmental Justice

February 04, 2019 20:39 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Contemporary Asian American Activism: Activist-Scholar Symposium brought together some of the most important Asian American community organizers and kicked off with activist Pam Tau Lee's keynote. KCSB's Tian Yi has the story.

UCSB Opens Food Pantry in Sierra Madre Villages

January 31, 2019 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.76 MB

UCSB expands its food security efforts through the introduction of the new Miramar food pantry. KCSB's Angela Zou has more.

SBIFF 2019: Sitting down with the Directors of Better Together

January 31, 2019 22:51 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MB

Local filmmakers Nancy Black and Isaac Hernandez have made a most timely film for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival: Better Together. It is part history of the 1969 Santa Barbara oil blowout, and the community actions that followed which gave birth to the national environmental movement. Our reporter Harry Lawton interviewed the couple on the movie, which also serves as a tribute to the power of community organizing.

Leasin' Season in Isla Vista

January 31, 2019 22:49 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MB

KCSB Reporter Ray Briare shares some insight for students preparing to lease for the upcoming school year, and how to deal with tricky landlords.

2017 Data shows Racial Disparity in Wages still Persists

January 31, 2019 22:48 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MB

According to studies using wage data from both 2016 and 2017, Latina workers have to work an extra ten months to make the same that their white male counterparts do in a year. KCSB's Rodrigo Calderon has more.

Caifornia's New Education Laws

January 25, 2019 00:49 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MB

A recap of new education laws in California to look out for. Tom Moskowitz has the story.

Roger & Friends on SBIFF 2018

January 24, 2019 23:15 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MB

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival returns for the 34th time, opening at the Arlington theater next week on January 29th. KCSB's Harry Lawton speaks with Roger Durling, director of the festival, about what to look forward to at this year's showings

New Wells Proposed for Cat Canyon

January 24, 2019 21:57 - 6 minutes - 5.79 MB

Exxon and Shell have joined forces in a proposal to drill more wells and increase oil production in Santa Barbara County. One week ago tonight the County's Planning department held a public hearing in Santa Maria for citizen comment on the draft of an environmental impact report. KCSB's Ray Briare reports from the event.

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