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Inside IV: Santa Barbara Events Takeover
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There's a lot of live entertainment taking place in Santa Barbara this weekend. So KCSB's Kelly Darroch takes over the show this week to feature conversations with producers of the Go to Hale 'Quips and Clips' show at the Lobero Theatre (Friday 10/19), Hale Milgrim and Richard Salzberg. Then, KCSB's Lena Cen speaks with Megan Birney Rudert, of Unit…
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'Unite to Light the Night' Events Set to Shine in Santa Barbara
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The Community Arts Workshop (CAW) will be aglow in color, music and other sensory delights on October 18 and 19th, when Unite to Light's light art show, "Unite to Light the Night" returns for a third straight year. KCSB's Lena Cen spoke with Unite to Light's executive director, Megan Birney Rudert, and two participating artists, to learn more.…
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AFSCME 3299 Announces Strike Authorization Vote
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AFSCME 3299 represents thousands of workers across the University of California. Yesterday, October 9th, they held a day of UC-wide rallies and informational pickets. Today, they announced plans to hold a strike authorization vote over alleged unfair labor practices. KCSB’s Joyce Chi has the latest.Kirjoittanut KCSB News
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The UCSB chapter of Students Supporting Israel held a vigil to honor the victims of the October 7th attacks. KCSB’s Ashley Segat highlights a speech given by AS Off-Campus Senator Jasmine Amin during Monday's vigil.Kirjoittanut KCSB News
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Protests and demonstrations across the globe marked the one year anniversary of the October 7th attacks and the beginning of the War on Gaza. At UC Santa Barbara, Students for Justice in Palestine hosted a vigil on October 7th. KCSB’s Joyce Chi recaps it here.Kirjoittanut KCSB News
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Quilt Project Gold Coast Set to Host AIDS Memorial Walk
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October is AIDS Awareness Month. Forty years after the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, advocates continue to educate the public and memorialize those lost. This includes Keith Coffman-Grey of Quilt Project Gold Coast, who talked to KCSB’s Joyce Chi about their upcoming memorial walk on October 12th.Photo credit: Courtesy…
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KCSB's Aidee Lopez tells us how Floridians are hastily preparing for the worst, as well as the different responses to Hurricane Milton from residents and officials alike.Kirjoittanut KCSB News
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The People's Program: Can Claudia Sheinbaum Tackle Crime in Mexico?
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Mexico just inaugurated its first female president, and predictions and opinions about her leadership are dominating headlines. Rosie Bultman is joined by Cecilia Farfan Mendez, expert on organized crime and Mexican politics, to discuss the potential and the challenges for Claudia Sheinbaum's Administration.…
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KCSB’s Ashley Segat went to Ventura Hall this weekend as pro-Palestinian activist groups held a demonstration against the year-long War on Gaza.Photo credit: Ashley Segat (@ashleysegatphotos)Kirjoittanut KCSB News
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Civil Rights Attorney Thomas Seabaugh on the UCSC Lawsuit
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UC Santa Cruz is facing a lawsuit from the ACLU and the Center For Protest Law And Litigation for its unconstitutional treatment of student protesters last spring. The most recent development: a preliminary injunction, or a pause, on the lawsuit, that the plaintiffs say is meant to protect students prior to the actual hearing. KCSB’s Brandon Yi spo…
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CVS workers are calling attention to the pharmacy giant’s labor violations and low wages. KCSB's Rosie Bultman spoke with Exene Munoz, a pharmacy technician and bargaining team member who works at a CVS in Oxnard, to learn more.Kirjoittanut KCSB News
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At the most recent meeting of UC Regents they conducted their required annual review of UC Police use of military equipment and requests for more equipment. Protestors disrupted the discussion. KCSB’s Ray Briare has the story.Kirjoittanut KCSB News
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UCSB's Multicultural Center Reopens
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Nation wide debate was sparked after anti-zionist signs were posted in UCSB's Multicultural center last February. Chancellor Yang quickly chose to close the center for the remainder of the school year, a move which some celebrated and others condemned. KCSB's Rosie Bultman spoke with Açucar, MCC student staff member, to learn more about the Center'…
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KCSB's Ashley Segat attended Friday's pro-Palestine rally at the UCSB Library as students organized in response to new policies that outline how UC campuses ought to manage student protests.Kirjoittanut KCSB News
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The beginning of fall not only means the start of school; it’s also historically been the start of an uptick in COVID-19 cases. To discuss the latest on the coronavirus in Santa Barbara, KCSB’s Joyce Chi speaks to Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons of Cottage Health.---Find vaccines: vaccines.govOrder COVID-19 tests: covidtests.gov…
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The world was shocked when thousands of pagers exploded across Lebanon last Tuesday, September 24th, in an act of sabotage targeting Hezbollah members carried out by Israel. Thousands of civilians were maimed or killed, sparking widespread condemnation. Yet the situation has only worsened with continued bombings across the country, leading human ri…
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In the wake of new UC policy on student protests and demonstrations, student activists at UCSB have started the year off strong. A vigil was held this Tuesday for people to express their grief over the genocide in Palestine. KCSB’s Rosie Bultman attended the event.Kirjoittanut KCSB News
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New Study Finds Widespread Micronutrient Deficiency Worldwide
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A new study by a team of researchers including UCSB scientists found that billions of people worldwide consume inadequate levels of micronutrients. KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke to Dr. Christopher Free of UCSB’s Marine Science Institute to discuss the study’s findings and implications.Kirjoittanut KCSB News
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California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed SB 1035 into law, which effectively bans grocery stores from offering plastic bags at checkout. CALPIRG was involved in these efforts, so KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to Hudson Truchard and Sofia Perez of UCSB CALPIRG to find out more.Kirjoittanut KCSB News
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Activists Announce End to Research Collaboration Between MIT and Lockheed Martin
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The Coalition for Palestine at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology recently announced an end to the MIT-Lockheed Martin Seed Fund. Activists say this is the first known instance of an end to a partnership between an American university and a weapons manufacturer in Israel since the War on Gaza began. KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke to Zeno of MIT’s Gr…
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The Life and Legacy of Controversial Ex-Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori
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Alberto Fujimori was President of Peru from 1980 to 1990. Both during and after his ten-year term, he faced praise for his handling of the economy and crackdown on communist rebels, but also drew condemnation for corruption and violations of human rights. To understand his life and legacy, KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke to Dr. Cecilia Mendez, a professor o…
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The People's Program: Labor Rights in Nigeria
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Rosie Bultman and Victor AhiumaYoung, labor editor at Vanguard Nigeria News, discuss the significance of National Labor Congress President Joe Ajaero's arrest.Kirjoittanut KCSB News
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Environmental Advocates Demand Public Hearing Over Oil Pipeline Settlement
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Environmental Activists spoke out at the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meeting this week, demanding a public hearing over the county’s recent pro-oil decision. Following a lawsuit from Sable Offshore Oil Company, the Board of Supervisors recently decided to allow the energy giant to construct emergency shutoff valves on the pipeline tha…
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Civil Rights Groups Sue UC Santa Cruz Over Encampment Response
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Pro-Palestinian protests and encampments at universities across the country drew brutal responses from university administration during the 2023-2024 school year. At UC Santa Cruz, students were injured, jailed, and banned from campus. Civil Rights groups and the ACLU think that the UC Campus’ response was unconstitutional. In this story, KCSB's Ro…
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What is Measure P? The Proposed SBCC Bond, Explained
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Measure P is a bond measure that seeks to raise money to repair and upgrade the facilities of Santa Barbara City College, or SBCC. To understand the need for as well as the opposition to the measure, KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke to SBCC’s Superintendent/President Dr. Erika Endrijonas and Trustee Jonathan Abboud, and op-ed author Denice Spangler Adams.--C…
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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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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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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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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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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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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.Kirjoittanut KCSB News
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