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ICE has recently targeted community colleges on the Central Coast of California. KCSB's Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish discusses the latest and what schools have been doing to combat ICE presence.

ICE has recently targeted community colleges on the Central Coast of California. KCSB's Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish discusses the latest and what schools have been doing to combat ICE's presence.

Forecasters warn that this coming winter rain season could be among the worst on record. How can Isla Vista residents prepare for the storm? KCSB's Alyssa Tarango speaks with Eleanor Gartner, chief of staff to...

UCSB sorority Alpha Phi is facing backlash following allegations of racial discrimination during its Fall 2026 recruitment. The controversy has prompted the chapter to issue a public statement, claiming that key...

The National Institutes of Health has drastically changed over the last few years. Under the Trump administration, grants have been delayed for important research. KCSB’s Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish has the story.

The 200th endangered Western Snowy Plover was recently released by the Santa Barbara Zoo, who runs the rescue program for the species, and new technology has allowed for better Plover data collection. KCSB's Devon...

Thousands of Moroccan migrants continue to roam in Ceuta, with limited information what the future brings for Spanish-Moroccan border control. KCSB's Maelle Fontaine explains the events and possible implications of mass...

Santa Barbara County is asking for public input to outline the county's top priorities for advocacy this year. Through a legislative survey, anyone is able to participate in a ranking of their top legislative...

With midterm elections upon us, UCSB students and Isla Vista Community members have many opportunities to get involved with elections at a local and national level. There are resources on how to vote, submit a ballot...

This story was originally aired on September 21st 2026. Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 713, which would have allowed undocumented university students in California to work campus jobs, on September 20th...

In Northern Ireland large protests surrounding a march by Loyalist group the Orange Order led to a two week standoff with residents of the town. The march has historically been met with violence, prompting Northern...

As the UCSB academic year begins, Associated Students Executive Officers and Senators are starting up projects and plans to serve the student body. One executive officer has also joined Isla Vista’s local governing body...

At the beginning of the K-12 academic year in the city of Santa Barbara, multiple instances of ICE presence were reported in the early hours of August 26th through August 29th. What are the patterns of ICE Raids in the...

This news story was originally aired on September 21st 2026. Just 6 months after Sable Offshore Corp began pumping oil along the Gaviota Coast, the company has plans to dig up the pipeline in 12 locations to check for...

This Saturday (September 19th), the 42nd annual California Coastal Cleanup Day will be underway. It’s an opportunity for community members to help clean up trash and make a difference in their local ecosystems. Learn...