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Sweltering heat hit Santa Barbara County Thursday, August 21st, and into the weekend, bringing temperatures in the high 80s and in some areas hitting the 90s. How are homeless individuals impacted by the extreme heat, and what are local organizations doing to help? KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez spoke with The Good Samaritan's Kirsten Cahoon to learn more.

Isla Vista landlords are suing the county of Santa Barbara over a pilot rental inspection program requiring them to perform increased checks on properties. KCSB's Emerson Good talks to both Eleanor Gartner, District Representative at Santa Barbara County and the landlord association's attorney Lacy Taylor to hear more.

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

Dennis Mitchell of Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region. For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

Last week, President Trump deployed federal troops in our nation's capital to "take back D.C." Just how has this move impacted DC residents? KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez spoke with a representative from FLARE USA at their base in DC to learn more.

Firefighters are responding to the Gifford Fire the state's largest wildfire this year. Residents of the Cuyama Valley area, located near the Gifford fire, have been coming together to share information and take care of each other. KCSB's Mavis Holley spoke to Jack Forinash, the executive director of the Cuyama-based nonprofit, the Blue Sky Center, to learn more

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a plan to redraw the state's congressional map, aiming to add five new Democratic seats in the U.S. House in response to Texas mid-census redistricting attempts. KCSB's Lina Lim gives an update.

LA County and 20 other states filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for allegedly breaching Medicaid recipients' private healthcare data for mass deportation plans. KCSB's Lina Lim explains the conflict.

Earlier this summer, UCSB announced that they would shut down the Physical Therapy Department in September. The UPTE labor union is fighting back against this decision. KCSB's Emerson Good spoke to UCSB Physical Therapist and member of the UPTE labor union, Elizabeth Alexander.

Dennis Mitchell of Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region. For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.

LEAP Central Coast is a nonprofit that began in Isla Vista to serve the needs of families and children. Originally known as Isla Vista Youth Projects, the nonprofit has since expanded its services beyond Santa Barbara, including everything from trauma-informed childhood care, to basic necessities like diapers, to education workshops for parents. The organization goes beyond just childwatch with a unique trauma-informed program to prepare kids for kindergarten. KCSB's Clarissa Hom spoke with Kara Shoemaker to learn more about the organization.

KCSB's Emerson Good speaks on a new poll that shows how most teenagers, specifically girls, view college as essential and important.

California's K-12 student population saw an almost 10% increase in unhoused students, a feat that has sparked conversations amongst schools and advocacy groups as to what the root of this increase is. KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez spoke with Barbara Duffield to learn more.

KCSB's Emerson Good sits down with Executive Director Ben Halpert from the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis to talk about their 30th year of environmental research and their new initiative to use AI for environmental good.

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

Local officials want the public to know that despite recent threats by the Trump administration to cut funding, access to affordable healthcare will remain for those that need it, no matter their income or immigration status. KCSB's Kyle Rokes spoke with the county's Public Health Director and shares more.

KCSB's Manny Rodriguez explains a new federal policy that has expanded ICE's authority to detain immigrants over old or minor offense and the responses from immigrant rights organizations.

KCSB's Emerson Good talks about the growing threats to transgender medical treatment, even in democratic states.

A proposed highrise in the shadow of the Old Mission has not yet been approved - but it's already stirring up community outrage. KCSB's Robert Stark learns more from Christina McDermott, who covers housing for the Santa Barbara Independent.

KCSB's Anvi Murarka brings you the latest in science and technology.

KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez brings you the latest in immigration news from Santa Barbara.

Dennis Mitchell of Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region. For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.

President Trump recently signed a bill cutting $1 billion of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports public radio and television stations, including NPR and PBS. Expert public media leader Ernesto Aguilar joins KCSB's Emerson Good to talk about the importance and future of public broadcasting.

The chilling impacts of ICE raids across the Central Coast have people wondering how aggressive immigration enforcement will impact this year's Old Spanish Days Fiesta. The City's longest-running annual community event opens on Wednesday. A children's carnival has been canceled over fears of low attendance, but the food vendors and entertainment at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church is happening. Old Spanish Days organizers said they worked with city officials to create a protocol should ICE show up at any events. Ten years ago, during her first Fiesta as a local resident, KCSB's Lisa Osborn spoke with Fiesta Historian Erin Graffy - and her brother, historian Neal Graffy, to learn more about the history of Fiesta. Erin died in January, she is being remembered in some of this year's Fiesta events and exhibitions.

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez brings you the latest in immigration news in Santa Barbara County.

With hundreds of families and residents being impacted by ICE raids and federal agents' presence in Santa Barbara, the City assembled a last-minute meeting to address the concerns of residents last Tuesday, July 15th. KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez has more.

KCSB's Emerson Good speaks with Ellie Schomberg from the "Dive into Sustainability" campaign on the UCSB campus to learn about their solution to excessive waste produced by sports.

Dennis Mitchell of Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region. For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.

While some Republic Services workers have successfully pressured the company for change, many others continue their fight for better employment benefits. Omar Opeyany has the latest update on the ongoing strike.

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

KCSB's Anvi Murarka brings you the latest in science and technology.

KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez brings you the latest in immigration news from the Central Coast. Information regarding Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meeting courtesy of Noozhawk: https://www.noozhawk.com/county-supervisors-approve-funding-consider-policy-options-in-response-to-immigration-raids/

Isla Vista streets and sidewalks are becoming more pedestrian, cyclist and ADA friendly, thanks to safety improvements funded by Measure A (money dedicated to countywide transportation improvements). KCSB's Clarissa Hom speaks with Lauren Bianchi Klemann with the SB County Association of Governments (SBCAG) to learn more. Then, a recap of this year's UCSB GIVE Sale, a community-wide sale that keeps tons of waste from hitting local landfills when students move out of IV for summer. UCSB's Viviana Marsano offers this update.

UCSB Reads 2026 has released the shortlist for the upcoming rollout. KCSB's Devon Szalva spoke with the library's event organizer, Sara Kelly, about the history of UCSB Reads, this year's picks, and what is to come.

Dennis Mitchell of Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region. For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

KCSB's Anvi Murarka brings you the latest in science and technology.

A new poll reveals that most Californians feel democracy is in danger. KCSB's Kyle Rokes walks us through the numbers.

Grammy-nominated Liverpool Legends is a Beatles tribute band that was curated and handpicked by the iconic George Harrison's sister, Louise Harrison, in 2005. The band who was recently ranked among the PollStar's Live75 top touring acts in the world, are making their way to the Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo this Saturday, July 19th at 8 pm. KCSB's Kelly Darroch speaks with Marty Scott, who takes on the role of George Harrison, to discuss the band's history, their collaboration with Louise Harrison, and their upcoming performance in SLO.

Two large-scale immigration raids conducted by federal agents led to over 300 people arrested, countless others injured, and hundreds of family members searching for their missing relatives. KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez has more on the aftermath of Thursday's Glass House Farms raids.

Dennis Mitchell of Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region. For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.

On July 4th, President Trump officially signed the Big Beautiful Bill into law after being passed by the Senate and House of Representatives. KCSB's Emerson Good talks about the main points of the bill and its intended impacts.

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

Dennis Mitchell of Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region. For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

One hundred years ago this weekend, on June 29, 1925, a powerful earthquake rolled through Santa Barbara. Events are taking place this weekend to commemorate the fateful anniversary. KCSB's Lisa Osborn spoke with author and historian Betsy J. Green, to learn more about the deadly quake, and how it helped to shape Santa Barbara's future.

Dennis Mitchell of Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region. For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.

With the significant increase in immigration enforcement across California, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors made a last-minute decision to fund mental health support for families impacted by ICE presence. KCSB's Devon Szalva has more. This story was written and reported by KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez.

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.