Non-commercial, educational, and community-led. KCSB News is dedicated to covering underreported stories of local, national, and international importance. Our team of student and community journalists here in Santa Barbara County produces content encompassing a variety of topics, ranging from politics and public health to environmental affairs and the arts. You can listen to our newscasts on-air Monday and Thursday at 5:00 pm and new episodes of Inside Isla Vista on Wednesday at 5:00 pm, all ...
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Sable Makes Strides In Restarting Gaviota Coast Pipeline
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An oil Spill in 2015 devastated the Santa Barbara Community and its ecosystem. Now, Sable Oil Company is trying to restart operations. Despite high environmental risk, the Pacific Pipeline Company has gotten the okay from the County for a major step towards resuming operations.De către KCSB News
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Santa Barbara Young Democrats Concerned Over Absenteeism From City Council member
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The Santa Barbara Young Democrats called out Alejandra Gutierrez for being absent from her duties as a city council member. The organization has endorsed Wendy Santamaria in the upcoming election, as Gutierrez has also withdrawn from the democratic party. In this story we hear from the president of the Santa Barbara Young Democrats, with statements…
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Reflecting on Chancellor Henry Yang's Legacy of Innovation
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UCSB Chancellor Henry Yang announced he plans to step down at the end of the 2024-25 school year. With three decades on the job, Yang is the longest-serving chancellor in the university's history. Some observers say Yang played an instrumental role in creating an innovation hub on the Central Coast. KCSB's Robert Stark speaks with Henry Dubroff, a …
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Inside IV: Chancellor Yang's Legacy of Innovation + Mauna Kea Protectors Work
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UCSB Chancellor Henry Yang is stepping away from his top role in June. KCSB's Robert Stark speaks with Henry Dubroff of the Pacific Coast Business Times about the instrumental role Yang played in creating an innovation hub on the Central Coast, his legacy and the impact he made in his three decades on the job. One of Chancellor Yang's passion proje…
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The People's Program: A Journalist, An Israeli, And a Palestinian American Talk Gaza
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Today on The People's Program, we get insight from Leah, an Israeli peace activist, to learn more about the protests and her perspective as someone living in Israel. Monear Shaer, director of Gaza Is Our Home, also joined us.De către KCSB News
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Lawmakers Table Journalism Preservation Act, Partner with Google to Fund California Journalism
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After 2 years of debate, California lawmakers put aside legislation that would have taxed tech companies for using journalism in advertising, and instead partnered with google to create a 250 million dollar fund for California journalism and AI. The decision remains controversial. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst has the story.…
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5 Bills From the End of California's Legislative Session
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From opportunities for undocumented college students to law enforcement changes that some deem problematic, a lot could change in California if the Governor signs newly-passed bills. What exactly did the California legislature pass, and what does it mean for Santa Barbara? KCSB’s Rosie Bultman explains five bills.…
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The California State Lands Commission Holds Hearing on Proposal to Reactivate Failed Oil Pipeline
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The State Lands Commission must decide whether offshore oil pipelines can be transferred by Exxon to a new owner to resume operation. Today they held a hearing at Goleta City Hall, and several local groups attended to voice their concerns. KCSB’s Ray Briare brings us this report.De către KCSB News
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Manongs on the Central Coast: New Exhibit Celebrates Local Filipino-American History
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Manongs on the Central Coast is a new exhibit by the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation that details the multi-generational stories of local Filipino-American families. KCSB’s Joyce Chi recaps the opening of the exhibit.De către KCSB News
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Is a Billionaire Donor Pushing Kamala Harris to Become More Business-Friendly?
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When President Joe Biden decided to not run for re-election, there was a rush of stakeholders to claim Kamala Harris's agenda. One of Harris's advisors, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, pressured her to turn away from progressive policies such as anti-trust and to pursue a more corporate agenda. However, Harris's recent economic proposals are much…
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New UC Protest Policy Called "Authoritarian" by Campus Senator, Activist
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UC students received an email this Monday from president Michael Drake, detailing plans to reinforce policies around masks, encampments, and other protest activities. While President Drake and members of the UC academic senate say this policy is necessary and won’t infringe on free speech, social media has erupted with student condemnation of the n…
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Inside IV: Chancellor Yang's Legacy in Isla VIsta
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UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Henry Yang recently announced he would be stepping down at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. How has Isla Vista been shaped by Yang's 30 year tenure? KCSB's Dick Flacks reflects with Jonathan Abboud, former AS-UCSB president and current general manager of the Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD), about thei…
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The People's Program: A Conversation With Palestinian-American Filmmaker Monear Shaer
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Rosie Bultman is joined by Caitlin Scialla and Monear Shaer, creator of Gaza Is Our Home, to discuss the his process of creating a documentary that, in his own words, he didn't want to make. View the documentary website here: https://www.gazaisourhome.com/ Watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S3S_9fGNX8&t=2s…
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An Interview With Academics for Justice in Palestine (Abridged Ver.)
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Over the past academic year and continuing into the upcoming year, substantial efforts have increased in supporting Palestine and working towards divestment on the UCSB Campus. One major presence has been AJP (Academics for Justice in Palestine). KCSB’s Kelly Darroch interviewed two UCSB Professors and members of AJP: Bishnupriya Ghosh and Sherene …
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An Interview With Academics for Justice in Palestine (Full-Length Ver.)
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Over the past academic year and continuing into the upcoming year, substantial efforts have increased in supporting Palestine and working towards divestment on the UCSB Campus. One major presence has been AJP (Academics for Justice in Palestine). KCSB’s Kelly Darroch interviewed two UCSB Professors and members of AJP: Bishnupriya Ghosh and Sherene …
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The People's Program: Student Victories in Bangladesh
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Rosie Bultman and Faisal Mahmud discuss the causes and outcomes of Bangladesh's historic student protests.De către KCSB News
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KCSB News Journalist Roundtable---08/14/2024
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KCSB News hosts local journalists Miguel Hernandez, Rebecca Caraway, and April Chavez for a round up and discussion of Central Coast stories.De către KCSB News
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Henry Yang Announces Plans to Step Down as UCSB's Chancellor
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UCSB Chancellor Henry T. Yang announced on August 14th that he will step down as Chancellor at the end of the upcoming school year. He said he plans to return to teaching. KCSB’s Joyce Chi and Rosie Bultman spoke to members of the campus community and beyond to hear their thoughts on Chancellor Yang’s decision.Photo credit: Courtesy of UCSBNote: Th…
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In Rare Move, EPA Bans Pesticide Linked to Fetal Health Risks
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The Environmental Protection Agency recently issued a ban on DCPA. The pesticide has harmful health effects that have impacted pregnant farmworkers especially hard. To understand the effects of pesticide exposure on farmworkers and communities of color, KCSB's Joyce Chi talked to toxicologist Alexis Temkin and policy advocate Erica Diaz Cervantez.…
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The People's Program: Venezuela’s Contested Elections — and their aftermath (English y Español)
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Acclaimed journalist Luz Mely Reyes joins the People's Program to discuss Venezuela's contested elections, resulting protest, and how we got to this point.La aclamada periodista Luz Mely Reyes se une al Programa del Pueblo para hablar sobre las disputadas elecciones de Venezuela, las protestas resultantes y cómo llegamos a este punto.…
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Space Force, SpaceX environmental deregulation efforts fail in front of Coastal Comission
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As Vandenberg Space Force base launches fill the skies of the central coast, residents have been both amazed and concerned. As the base aims to increase these launches, the California Coastal commission has its own concerns about the space effort. The Coastal Commission held a meeting today, August 8th, to discuss their regulations on Vandenberg. T…
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AFSCME 3299 Rallies for Higher Wages and Fair Contracts
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Since contract negotiations began in January between AFSCME 3299 and the University of California, the union has called for higher wages to compensate for high costs of living and housing. AFSCME 3299 recently held rallies across UC campuses in support of their demands. KCSB’s Joyce Chi attended the recent picket at UC Santa Barbara and spoke to Fr…
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The Cuyama Valley Water Wars, Part 2
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The residents of Cuyama Valley have been fighting a water use battle for three years, since agricultural giants Grimmway Farms and Bolthouse Farms filed an adjudication lawsuit in 2021. KCSB’s Rosie Bultman and Joyce Chi traveled to Cuyama Valley to get the latest on the situation.In Part 2, we learn more about the lawsuit, its impact on the commun…
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The Cuyama Valley Water Wars, Part 1
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The residents of Cuyama Valley have been fighting a water use battle for three years, after agricultural giants Grimmway Farms and Bolthouse Farms filed an adjudication lawsuit in 2021. KCSB's Rosie Bultman and Joyce Chi traveled to Cuyama Valley to get the latest on the situation. In Part 1, we learn more about the land and community of the Valley…
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The People's Program: Political Instability in Haiti
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A look into Haiti’s political instability with award-winning Journalist Fritznel Octave of the Haitian Times.De către KCSB News
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These Are The Five Books Shortlisted for UCSB Reads 2025
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Each year, UC Santa Barbara hosts UCSB Reads, a campus and community-wide reading program centered on one book. Last year’s selection was Your Brain on Art. What about this year? KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke to Alex Regan, the Events Program Manager at the UCSB Library, to talk about the five titles shortlisted for UCSB Reads 2025 and to learn how the pu…
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Three Perspectives on Old Spanish Days
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On the eve of Santa Barbara’s 100th annual Fiesta, a group of over 50 people took a walk through downtown to hear three perspectives on Old Spanish Days. KCSB’s Ray Briare tells us how it went.De către KCSB News
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Sonya Massey’s death marks another brutal police killing of a Black person. Recently released body cam footage shows how Massey was shot three times, and once in the face, by an aggressive police officer. To learn more about the impact of this murder, KCSB's Rosie Bultman speaks with Simone Akila from Healing Justice Santa Barbara.…
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Activists Respond to 1 Million Dollar Package Approved by SB Finance Committee
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REACH central coast has made plans with the Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce to further develop the land around the Santa Barbara airport. This comes as part of their REACH 2030 initiative, which includes a "commercial space master plan." While the Chamber claimed their plan was a necessary measure to bolster the struggling economy, they faced opp…
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UCSB Center for Feminist Futures Launches Public Feminism Series on Reproductive Justice
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Local feminists held the first in a series of events about the end of Roe v. Wade and the ongoing fight to protect reproductive rights, as part of the beginning steps to create the Reproductive Justice Coalition of Santa Barbara. KCSB’s Joyce Chi recaps the event.De către KCSB News
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Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, to Address a Joint Session of Congress
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Congress will meet in Joint Session this week to hear Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Large demonstrations are expected, and many in Congress may boycott or protest Netanyahu’s speech. KCSB’s Ray Briare brings us this report.Audio credit: MSNBC, C-SPANDe către KCSB News
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The People's Program: Political Unrest in Bolivia (English and Español)
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On today's bilingual episode of The People's Program, Rosie Bultman and Galilea Trujillo discuss the recent Coup Attempt in Bolivia with Bolivian Journalist Franz Chavez.De către KCSB News
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Newsom Signs Anti - Outing Bill, With Pacific Pride Foundation
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California is facing scrutiny from conservatives over Gavin Newsom’s signing over a bill making it illegal for schools to out queer and trans kids to their parents. To learn more about what this bill means to Santa Barbara and queer youth across the state, KCSB receives insight from the Pacific Pride Foundation.…
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Biden Announces Support For SCOTUS Reform, Advocates Say Too Little Too Late
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After staunchly opposing court reform for years, President Biden supposedly voiced his support for Supreme Court Justice term limits to members of the progressive caucus. While a dramatic change of heart, many doubt that Biden’s new stance will ever actualize. We hear more from expert Aaron Belkin.De către KCSB News
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Most Recent UC Regents Meeting Faces Protests
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The UC Regents meeting last week (07/16-07/18) included the approval of a highly controversial restriction on University speech, and a closed session discussing “Legal Issues Related to Campus Climate.” We hear more from Activist Sarah Bacon.De către KCSB News
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What Do Reparations Look Like In CA? With Dr. Corey Jackson
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California is a national leader in the fight for reparations for African Americans, but what does the effort really look like? KCSB’s Rosie Bultman talked to Assembly Member Corey Jackson to learn more.De către KCSB News
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Meal Swipe Reform is Coming to UCSB
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UPDATE, 7/22/24: This story has been updated with information and perspective from the university.At UC Santa Barbara, where 48% of undergrads and 31% of grad students face food insecurity, there have been efforts to achieve meal swipe reform since at least 2006. Now, meal swipe reform is finally coming to UCSB, in the form of rollovers, donations,…
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Newly Announced Kroger-Albertsons Divestiture Sparks Questions Among Community Members, Critics
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The Krogers-Albertsons merger has been looming for the past two years. Its most recent development concerns the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. KCSB's Rosie Bultman has the story.De către KCSB News
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A Woman Died in a California Correctional Facility, Here's Why
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Activist groups claim that a woman died of heatstroke at the Central California Women's Facility this past Friday, but the California department of corrections says their claims are unfounded. KCSB's Rosie Bultman speaks with Elizabeth Nomura, prison rights advocate who was formerly incarcerated at CCWF.…
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New State Laws Effective July 1st: Security Deposits, Hidden Fees, and More
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KCSB’s Joyce Chi recaps the new California laws that took effect on July 1st.(Music credit: Single-Player, Life and Times by Chad Crouch)De către KCSB News
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UPDATE (7/8/24, 7:36 PM): UPDATE (7/10/24, 6:15 PM): The following areas are under an EVACUATION ORDER:Woodstock Area (Areas north of Calzada Ave, east of E. Oak Trail Rd., west of Happy Canyon, and south of the Sisquoc River)Goat Rock Area (Area east of Figueroa Creek, north of the US Forest Service entrance at Happy Canyon Road, and south of Cach…
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Congressman Carbajal on the Second Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision
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Monday, June 24, was the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, revoking the right to abortion. Congressman Salud Carbajal held a press conference to address the current situation. KCSB’s Ray Briare brings us this report:De către KCSB News
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The People's Program: Civil unrest in Kenya
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On today's episode of the People's Program, Rosie Bultman is joined by Felix Orwaka to discuss the historic protests taking place in Kenya due to a recent taxation bill and general woes of corruption in the country.De către KCSB News
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The People's Program: LGBTQ+ Rights in Namibia
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On the very first episode of The People's Program, Rosie Bultman and guests Christie Keulder and Omar Vanreenen discuss the recent landmark court ruling decriminalizing soddomy in the country.De către KCSB News
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Inside IV: Keeping IV Beautiful during Move-Out Week + New Bluff Safety Rules
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"It takes a village," as the saying goes, to keep thousands of pounds of trash out of local landfills during 'move-out' season in Isla Vista - the time of year when students move out of their rentals and leave for summer. KCSB's Dick Flacks speaks with Jonathan Abboud, general manager of the IV Community Services District, about the person - and pr…
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What We Know About UCSB's Newly Disclosed Contracts With Defense Manufacturers
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After submitting a California Public Records Act request for UCSB’s Department of Defense contracts related to weapons development and research in 2021, Central Coast Antiwar Coalition Chair Marcy Winograd received disclosed contracts three years later on May 20, 2024. These contracts detail relationships and deals worth millions between the univer…
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Police Clear UCSB Liberated Zone Encampment
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Police in riot gear cleared the Liberated Zone encampment at UCSB in the early hours of Sunday, June 23. KCSB’s Zoha Malik has the story.Photo credit: Brandon YiDe către KCSB News
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Interview With Doctoral Student Charlene Macharia on Her Forty Day Fast
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KCSB News' Ashley Segat interviews UCSB doctoral student Charlene Macharia on the key differences between her initial hunger strike and her current forty day fast.De către KCSB News
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Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club Invites the Public to Annual Demo Days
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There is a long and rich history behind ham radios which are crucial in emergencies. The Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club is hosting an event this weekend to show the public what they do - and how anyone can get involved. They'll be setting up their gear along Santa Barbara's waterfront this weekend to provide a demonstration of their emergency com…
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UCPD Conducts "Large-Scale Operation" at Previously Occupied Girvetz Hall
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Beginning at 1 AM on Wednesday, June 12, police in riot gear conducted a "large-scale operation" to remove student demonstrators who had previously barricaded themselves within Girvetz Hall. KCSB's Zoha Malik has the story.Photo credit: Brandon YiDe către KCSB News
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