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The story behind Isla Vista's new spring festival, Soltopia. Reps from IV's local government organized the inaugural 2026 event as a safer, more community-inclusive event to Deltopia, the unsanctioned Spring street festival that typically draws crowds of revelers from out of town. KCSB's Dick Flacks speaks with Jonathan Abboud and Myah Mashhadialireza with the Isla Vista Community Services District, IV's local government. In the first of this two part series, they dive into the history of Deltopia.

A ban on loud music over the traditional Deltopia 2026 weekend prompted IV's local government to create a new street festival with live music, free food, public art displays and more to bring the community together. This is part 2 of the conversation between KCSB's Dick Flacks speaks with Jonathan Abboud and Myah Mashhadialireza with the Isla Vista Community Services District, IV's local government.

KCSB's Malia Guy speaks with Robin Unander, attorney in the Associated Students of UCSB Legal Resource Center, about what tenants need to know when moving out of their rentals. Topics include, what is a move out inspection, and how to maximize your chances of having your security deposit returned.

Continuing our coverage on hunger and labor strikes in immigrant detention centers, KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez brings you the latest from California's Adelanto ICE Processing Center's hunger strikes, alongside others in GeoGroup-owned facilities across the nation.

New Jersey immigrant detention center Delaney Hall has an estimated 300 immigrants partaking in labor and hunger strikes, with demonstrators outside the facility clashing with law enforcement as they continue their multi-day long protest against the mistreatment of detainees. KCSB's Omar Opeyany has the story. Photo credit: Anne-Marie Caruso//New Jersey Monitor (https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/06/05/newark-migrant-jail-delaney-hall-photos/)

SB Resiste is monitoring the streets of Santa Barbara and Goleta to keep the community aware of ICE presence around the county. KCSB's Emerson Good spoke to two representatives from the organization about their efforts.

After years of Trump stating that the US elections are unsafe and riddled with widespread fraud, he is pushing the SAVE America Act which will "boost election security." In response, critics have declared that the administration is trying to influence the elections while simultaneously reducing voter rights. KCSB's Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish has the story.

California's June Second primary election is approaching, and Santa Barbara County's Board of Supervisors are on the ballot. KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez interviewed incumbent candidate Laura Capps, to learn more about the work she's done in her first term as Supervisors and her stances on important issues constituents care about.

Lawsuits against tech companies unethical actions have now reached a local scale, with Santa Clara County Counsel Member Tony LoPresti filing a lawsuit against Meta. KCSB's Giada Rice has the story.

The DACA program, which was established to protect undocumented people who arrived in the US before 2007, is now in jeopardy. An administrative court within the Department of Justice, called the BIA, recently decided that DACA status is no longer sufficient to protect one's immigration status. Now, 500,000 people protected by DACA are at risk of deportation. KCSB's Abbey Guerrero has the story.

Indigenous leaders gathered in New York City this month to discuss stronger climate action and protections for Indigenous lands. Alongside these discussions, many also raised concerns about the future of the Forum itself. KCSB's Ruby Rai has the story.

Since Friday, a wildfire has been spreading on Santa Rosa Island, part of the Channel Islands National Park off the coast of Santa Barbara. The fire has covered about 17.500 acres and now threatens to destroy many historic structures and a grove of rare Torrey Pine trees. KCSB's Abbey Guerrero has the story.

In conversation with KCSB's Ruby Rai, Salud Carbajal discussed his current campaign for Congress and addresses key issues facing voters, including affordability, ICE activity, offshore drilling, and U.S. involvement in international conflicts.

Ballots were mailed May 4th for the June 2nd primary. The Peace and Freedom Party candidate for California's 24th Congressional District, Helena Pasquarella, spoke with KCSB News about her campaign to unseat Salud Carbajal. Here is KCSB reporter Ray Briare.

Ballots were mailed May 4th for the June 2nd primary. The Republican candidate for California's 24th Congressional District, Bob Smith, spoke with KCSB News about his campaign to unseat Salud Carbajal. Here is KCSB reporter Ray Briare.

KCSB's Nico Brown-Corrada sat down for an interview with Sarah Bacon. Bacon is a candidate running for California's Congressional 24th district, and is currently the Vice President of External Affairs of UCSB's Graduate Student Association.

Spirit, the budget airline, released the bombshell announcement that the company would be “winding down” all operations. This shocking announcement was a surprise to loyal customers, but not to the airline industry. KCSB's Giada Rice has the story.

The Association for Women in Communications Santa Barbara recognized four local women whose work has strengthened and supported immigrant communities across the Central Coast. The 2026 Women of Achievement honorees include leaders in education, legal defense, civic engagement, and community advocacy. KCSB's Juliana Chandler has the story.

As the U.S. and Iran discuss reopening and stabilizing the Strait of Hormuz, KCSB's Saniaa Ambardekar looks at why this narrow waterway has been at the center of global conflict for centuries.

A federal appeals court ruling in threatening access to medication abortion across the country and the fight has now reached the U.S. Supreme Court. Here with KCSB's Lina Lim.

KCSB's Devon Szalva brings us the latest news from around the world.

KCSB's Annabelle Hurst brings us the latest social justice and activism news.

The Associated Students Black Women's Health Collaborative (BWHC) alleged anti-Black actions by the AS Finance Committee and AS Senate following a 67% decreased budget recommendation for their organization. Members noted the cuts were disproportionate to all other BCU budget recommendations, and were the result of anti-Black sentiment. BWHC board members and community members took to the April 22nd Senate meeting to speak on the recommended decreased budget, advocate for BWHC, and shed light on the events the organization hosts for UCSB's student body. KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez brings us the full story.

The Sudanese people have faced genocide since the civil war broke out in their country, forced to flee to neighboring countries in North Africa. KCSB's Inesha Ranasinghe Denish covers the opposing forces that caused the war and the effects that it's had on its people.

UCSB is executing cuts to foreign language departments. KCSB's Emerson Good talked to UCSB's David Moak, a French and Italian professor who is being laid off in the face of the budget cuts.

KCSB's Devon Szalva brings us the latest news from around the world.

Florida's attorney general James Uthmeier has opened a criminal investigation into ChatGPT and its parent company, OpenAI after a gunman confided in the AI before a Florida State University shooting last year. KCSB's Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish has the story.

AFSCME 3299 is planning an open-ended strike beginning May 14th. They hosted a rally at UCSB on May Day to bring awareness to the unjust treatment of workers, undocumented students, and unfair labor practices that are taking place in Santa Barbara and its surrounding area. KCSB's Jose Vidaurri attended this rally and brings you this coverage.

KCSB's Devon Szalva brings us the latest news from around the world.

KCSB's Annabelle Hurst brings us the latest news regarding social justice and activism.

At this year's Environmental Stewardship Awards Luncheon, hosted by Explore Ecology, it wasn't just individual achievement being celebrated, but the collective impact of student-led environmental work. Among the honorees was the aquarium club at Cabrillo High School, a program that gives students the rare opportunity to learn inside one of the largest public aquariums on the Central Coast. KCSB's Juliana Chandler spoke with club member Ilene, who reflected on how the aquarium functions as both a shared responsibility and an immersive learning space for students passionate about marine life and conservation.

An eight-year legal battle between a Dutch environmental activist group and Shell enters a new phase as the group seeks to block future drilling. The proposed case could redefine how far courts will go in policing corporate emissions. KCSB's Shayna Bearby has the story.

This weekend, the Literary Festival is happening in Santa Barbara. Leslie Zemekis, the founder of the festival, tells us all about the exciting events and panels coming. KCSB's Abbey Guerrero has the story.

Following Australia's ban on social media use for teens under 16, governments globally are attempting to follow suit. However, many critics argue that the bans are only a quick and ultimately ineffective solution. KCSB's Shayna Bearby has the story.

Bill McKibben came to UCSB and delivered a message of global warming accelerating, but also, reason for hope. KCSB's Ray Briare brings us this report.

40,000 University of California workers are planning an open-ended strike across the state. This would disrupt dining services, hospital procedures, and even janitorial cleaning across the UC campuses. KCSB's Jose Vidaurri has the story.

Alligator Alcatraz, the ICE detention center in the Everglades, will continue to operate despite a lawsuit filed to shut it down. An appeals court decided that the facility does not violate environmental law. However, environmental groups plan to continue to fight the initiative. KCSB's Abbey Guerrero has the story.

Steal This Story, Please! is a documentary profile of Amy Goodman, the host of the global independent news program, Democracy Now!. KCSB's Emerson Good sat down with Amy Goodman and director and producer Tia Lessin to hear more about the film and Goodman's career.

Congressman Salud Carbajal is in his fifth term representing California's 24th district, and is now campaigning for a sixth. In a recent conversation he spoke about Pete Hegseth, the war on Iran, and whether he would obey an order to fight in that war. KCSB's Ray Briare has the story:

In Havana, Cuba, hundreds of women joined a rally organized by the Federation of Cuban women to condemn Donald Trump's strengthened US energy embargo. KCSB's Ella Sweeney has more.

People gathered in Downtown Manhattan around a newly built structure designed for delivery workers to celebrate the finished project. Delivery workers will now be able to catch their breath and seek shelter while being clocked in. KCSB's America Flores has the story.

Another man, Alejandro Cabrera Clemente has died in ICE custody. There have been 15 recorded deaths of Mexican citizens in ICE detention centers since Trump took office. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urges diplomats to ramp up scrutiny of facilities and announces plans to further help detained people. KCSB's Abbey Guerrero has the story.

KCSB's Devon Szalva brings us the latest news from around the world.

April is Earth Month. KCSB's Soluna Terrill offers some simple ways students and community members can 'go green'.

Congressman Salud Carbajal is in his fifth term representing California's 24th district, and is now campaigning for a sixth. In a recent conversation with KCSB's Ray Briare, he spoke about Trump pushing the restart of Sable, and recent ICE operations in his district.

Continuing our conversations with AS Senate Committee Chairs, KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez interviewed Internal Vice President, Enri Lala, to break down the Executive Committee's big projects from Winter Quarter.

UCSB undergraduate students pay around 240 dollars to Associated Students every school year. Where does this money go and who is in charge of disbursing it? KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez interviewed AS Finance Committee Chair, Jenny Jiang, to learn more about financial allocations by the Finance Committee, and how their budgetary process works.

The AS Senate at UCSB has the ability to create temporary Senate committees to address concerns and important issues on campus. In early February, the Senate convened to form a temporary Student Safety Committee following a reported sexual assault at the UCSB Lagoon in October 2025. KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez spoke with Senator Riss, Chair of the new Student Safety Committee, to learn more about the MSUs, next steps, and what the committee learned from the pilot program.

Immigrant truck drivers have lost their livelihood due to loss of their licenses. KCSB's Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish has the story.

The Trump administration is rolling back federal protections on artificial intelligence, but California is moving in the opposite direction. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that tightens rules for AI companies that are seeking state contracts, forcing them to prove their technology is responsible. respects privacy, and doesn't violate civil rights. KCSB's Manny Rodriguez gives the update.