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KCSB's Joyce Chi brings you the headlines in local, national, and international news from the Monday, April 7 Newscast. Correction: Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel, not the President. -- Tonight's headlines were written by Lisa Osborn and Joyce Chi, with reporting contributions by Ray Briare. Photo description: Demonstrators gather in Santa Barbara as part of 'Hands Off' protests against the Trump administration. (KCSB News)

The legacy of the late Reverend Doctor Dr Martin Luther King Junior was celebrated on Monday, January 20, in a rally at De La Guerra Plaza. The rally, along with several other annual events, was presented by the MLK Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara. KCSB”s Lisa Osborn has the story.

For over 50 years, Isla Vista residents and students have counted on the Isla Vista Food Coop for fresh groceries, a grab-and-go meal or a place to meet friends on the shady patio out front. Find out what's new at the IV Food Coop, their new location in downtown Santa Barbara and why it's important to support this local community treasure. KCSB's Lisa Osborn speaks with Tyler Marton, IV Food Coop board member, to learn more.

The central coast's representative in congress is weighing in on the incoming president's threat of mass deportations - and explains what he did to help protect our coastline from offshore oil drilling ahead of this month's presidential transition in washington. KCSB's Lisa Osborn has the story.

The Old Spanish Days Fiesta is an annual, five day celebration all about honoring the culture and traditions of Santa Barbara's indigenous, Spanish, Mexican and early American settlers.The Indy host Alexandra Goldberg sat down with Fiesta's 2023 Saint Barbara, Lisa Osborn, to talk about the roots of Fiesta and the responsibility of portraying Saint Barbara. Every year, the Daughters of the Golden West, Reina Del Mar Parlor 126 selects one member to portray the patron saint at Fiesta activities.Then, La Fiesta Pequeña, or “Little Fiesta”, is a colorful, historical program showcasing traditional songs and dance from Early California Flamenco to Spanish classical and Mexican Folklorico, kicking off Old Spanish Day in Santa Barbara.The Indy reporter Daniel Huecias takes Fiesta Pequeña, interviewing performers, spectators, and El Presidente of Fiesta 2023.Hosted by Alexandra Goldberg.The Indy: A Podcast was co-created by Molly McAnany and the Santa Barbara Independent.Theme music written by Molly McAnany.Follow ‘The Indy' on social media @theindypod to support and contact podcast@independent.com for advertisements.For more information, visit: https://www.sbfiesta.org

A documentary about the dangers of Malibu's main street is making its world premiere tonight at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. KCSB's Lisa Osborn spoke with filmmaker Michel Shane - about his documentary - 21 Miles in Malibu - and why he wanted to make this movie. You'll also hear from Marc Bischoff with Caltrans who explains some safety improvement projects being planned along some of the more populated portions of the highway aimed at making PCH more safe for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

A former KCSB DJ has a film in this year's Santa Barbara International Film Festival. “Who are the Marcuses” made its international debut on Monday morning (2/13). KCSB's Lisa Osborn spoke with the film's director, Matthew Mishory, who explains what his movie is all about. The film's producer, Bradford Schlei, joins in to explain how the filmmakers booked billionaire philanthropist Warren Buffett for a sit down interview.

Vaccine hesitancy is the theme of a movie that's screening this week at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Shot in the Arm explores how individuals make the best decisions in the face of overwhelming misinformation. KCSB's Lisa Osborn spoke with Oscar nominated filmmaker, Scott Hamilton Kennedy, and asked what originally interested him in making this movie.

A local non-profit organization whose mission is to get everyone out into the great outdoors is offering people who use wheelchairs the opportunity to get closer to nature. KCSB's Lisa Osborn explains.

In this episode, we speak with Amy Weinreb about parenting, family dynamics, and questions of "home." Amy is a cultural anthropologist and senior lecturer at the Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies at The University of Texas at Austin and the author of Cuba in the Shadow of Change: Daily Life in the Twilight of the Revolution. Amy is joined by Lisa Osborn, Elena Rafael, Carolyn Mahboubi, and Matthew Hilgart, each of whom shares their own relationship with Judaism and Jewishness, parenting, and finding pride and joy in family.Learn more about Joy and Conversation at www.joyandconversationpodcast.comLearn more about Project Mosaics, the 501(c)(3) education nonprofit that produces Joy and Conversation at www.projectmosaics.orgFollow Joy and Conversation on social media:Instagram- joyandconversationpodcastTwitter- @JandCPodcastFacebook- @JoyandConversationPodcastYouTube- Joy and ConversationEpisode Credits:Joy and Conversation is hosted by Dan OsbornMusic supervision, editing mixing, and mastering by Nico Rivers (www.auraformaudio.com)Graphics and Klezmer theme song by Alec Hutson (www.alechutson.com & www.warbirdcreative.com)Website design by Jakob Lazzaro (www.jakoblazzaro.com)This episode featured music from the Sephardic group, Voice of the Turtle (www.voiceoftheturtle.com).Alevanta MordekhaiÜsküdar'a Gider IkenThis episode featured music from Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).A Certain LightnessQuirkA Little PowderFermin CanyonThis episode featured music from Ezekiel's Wheels (www.ewklezmer.com).Abigale's HoraEpisode photo by Dan Osborn

The film Belle Vie is making its world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. It's a documentary about a Paris-themed bistro in Los Angeles and its French restauranteur's struggles to keep the restaurant open and operating during the pandemic. KCSB's Harry Lawton spoke with director Marcus Mizelle and the film's subject Vincent Samarco about the film and Vincent's future plans. The film will screen at SBIFF on March 9 and 12 at the Fiesta Theater. For a full list of SBIFF screenings and events, go to sbiff.org (editor: Christina McDermott, engineer: Lisa Osborn)

Santa Barbara filmmakers Nancy Black and Isaac Hernández de Lipa return to the Santa Barbara International Film Festival with the premiere of “Building a Movement: 50 Years of Environmental Studies at UCSB.” The documentary short offers an inspiring look at the past and future of the environmental movement through a revolutionary program, its graduates and faculty. KCSB's Harry Lawton spoke with the filmmakers Nancy Black and Isaac Hernández de Lipa. Building a Movement will screen Thursday (3/2) morning at the Metro Theater. For a full list of SBIFF films, panels, events and times, go to sbiff.org. (produced and edited by Lisa Osborn)

The 37th Santa Barbara International Film Festival opens this week and runs from March 2-12, 2022. KCSB's Harry Lawton spoke with SBIFF's programming team and executive director Roger Durling about some of the highlights of this year's festival. Anchored by KCSB's Jennifer Yoshikoshi, the show also features the award-winning writer/director Leslie Zemeckis speaking with KCSB's Jackie Sedley about her short film's premiere, Grandes Horizontales. Also features sound from the filmmakers from "Only in Theatres" and "Building a Movement: 50 Years of Environmental Studies at UCSB." For a full list of SBIFF movie, events and panels, go to sbiff.org (produced and edited by Lisa Osborn)

Around 50 individuals who had been experiencing homelessness have found a temporary place to live at a former sorority house on El Colegio Road in Isla Vista. KCSB's Lisa Osborn speaks with Emily Allen, with the County of Santa Barbara Housing and Community Development Division, about the new South County Navigation Center, and "Hedges House of Hope" program, named in honor of the late Isla Vista resident and housing advocate, Father Jon-Stephen Hedges. Allen also provides information on a new emergency housing vouchers program aimed at supporting residents in achieving a more stable place to live.

KCSB's Jennifer Yoshikoshi and Lisa Osborn spoke with some members of Isla Vista's houseless community to find out what is happening at a local houseless encampment in People's Park in the months since a tiny homes transitional housing program opened in a nearby parking lot. Also this week, it's KCSB"s annual fund drive - we encourage you to pledge your support of independent, community, student-run radio on the Central Coast by making a donation to KCSB. When you donate, we're offering you KCSB-branded t-shirts, caps, masks and more as a thank you gift. To donate, go to https://www.kcsb.org/merch/ between now and February 24th. Thanks for supporting Santa Barbara's oldest and largest independent community radio station!

Passengers are now required to wear face coverings when riding on airplanes, trains and buses across the USA. It's a new federal law. Masks have been required on our local buses since last year. KCSB’s Lisa Osborn spoke with Hillary Blackerby, planning and marketing manager with the Santa Barbara MTD to see if the new law will change the way they operate, as well as what's being done to keep their MTD drivers safe.

Residents of a houseless encampment at Anisq'Oyo' Park informed that the park would be cleared last Monday. Some residents are moving into tiny pallet homes set up nearby at the parking lot of the IV Community Center. Other residents moved their tents across the lawn to People's Park. KCSB's Lisa Osborn spoke with some of the houseless residents about their plans. Reps from the IV Park & Recreation District, Good Samaritan Shelter, SB Sheriff's Office and Food Not Bombs also provided their perspectives on the move-out and the future of houseless residents in Isla Vista.

Like many college communities across the country - there are concerns that Isla Vista could become a major coronavirus hotspot. There are thousands of young people living in overcrowded homes and apartments. And, some residents are determined to make the most of their college years - which includes parties --- despite the pandemic. KCSB's Lisa Osborn reports on community and campus efforts taking place to curb the spread of the disease. This story features sound from this week's UCSB Associated Students EVPLA Virtual Community COVID-19 Town Hall.

Community ambassadors are coming to Isla Vista - but they won't be shutting down big parties, including one with a bounce house that's popped up the past two weekends. In this episode - find out how Santa Barbara County Public Health and UCSB leadership are collaborating to engage students into complying with health guidelines to slow down the spread of COVID-19 in Isla Vista. Then, find out about the six finalists for the UCSB 2021 selection, a campus and community-wide reading program. KCSB's Lisa Osborn speaks with Alex Regan, events and exhibitions librarian at the UCSB Library.

What’s it like being a public health doctor during a pandemic? KCSB's Lisa Osborn speaks with Santa Barbara County Public Health Officer Dr. Henning Ansorg. He also weighs in on whether the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic could be better managed from a national, rather than state & local public health level.

Leaders at the UCSB Library have narrowed down the contenders to be the UCSB 2021 Selection. The annual event inspires campus and community to read a book, and culminates when the author comes to campus in the spring. UCSB Events & Exhibitions Librarian Alex Regan joined KCSB's Lisa Osborn to rundown the 2021 shortlist - which includes a mix of fiction, memoir, poetry and even a podcast. Read more and vote for your favorite selection here: https://www.news.ucsb.edu/2020/019988/sneak-peek

Ethan Bertrand, Isla Vista Community Services District Director, speaks with KCSB's Lisa Osborn about COVID-19 education efforts in Isla Vista, delivers an update on Isla Vista's highly-competitive rental scene, and shares his team's and community actions to promote racial justice and police reform in Isla Vista.

Rona Barrett became a household name as a TV entertainment reporter - interviewing some of the biggest names in Hollywood in the 60s thru the 80s. Today, her passion is being an advocate for senior citizens. It took her 12 years to realize her dream of opening a community for seniors the Santa Barbara County community of Santa Ynez. KCSB’s Lisa Osborn spoke with Rona Barrett about how residents at her Golden Inn and Village are coping during the coronavirus pandemic. And, how the community is invited to help keep the seniors smiling through a creative email campaign. Toward the end of the interview Rona shares stories from her career in Entertainment, including interviewing Cher in her bedroom, how Carol Burnett gave Rona’s career a boost, and other memorable celebrity encounters.

La Casa de la Raza was born out of the Chicano/a movement of 1971. It's been serving all community members in need through offering a variety of services for 49 years. Ana Rosa Rizo-Centino, LCDR Board President, spoke with KCSB’s Lisa Osborn about the many ways in which La Casa de la Raza continues its efforts in assisting individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Noe Padilla, news editor of The Bottom Line, joins host Lisa Osborn to talk about his TBL story "Letter to the Class of 2020." Padilla writes about all of the things he and his classmates are missing by having their final quarter at UCSB abruptly cut short because of the coronavirus pandemic.

When it comes to being counted for the US Census - Santa Barbara County is ahead of the curve. With around 40% of households counted, it’s above the state average of 37 percent. Goleta is the most responsive city - with nearly half of all households completing their census form. KCSB’s Lisa Osborn spoke with Ditas Katague, director of California Complete Count. Katague says it’s important to be counted for three reasons - POWER, MONEY and DATA.

UCSB students are putting the finishing touches on Pardall Carnival. The event, on October 12, features a ferris wheel, games and the chance to win prizes. It's sponsored by Associated Students of UCSB. Alice Bodell, external chair of the IV Community Relations Committee (IVCRC), joins Lisa Osborn to provide details. Diana Collins Puente, director of the new IV Community Center and her colleague, Paulina Arango, were also here to talk about the ribbon cutting for the long-awaited community center, and what's happening there on October 12.

A plan to construct a new building for the Montecito waste water district is getting some pushback by members of the city’s water board. The action is raising questions as to whether there are competing visions for the future of the city’s recycled water. KCSB’s Lisa Osborn spoke with independent journalist, Melinda Burns, about her investigative story “No Truce in Montecito’s Water Wars.”

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing. And, to mark the occasion - some science and engineering students in Santa Barbara will make contact with the International Space Station. KCSB’s Lisa Osborn spoke with Molly Wetta with the Santa Barbara County Public Library to find out more.

Daily life in Europe has been interrupted by a record-breaking heatwave. KCSB’s Lisa Osborn spoke with UCSB climate scientist emeritus, Professor Catherine Gautier, who’s in Brittany France to find out what’s driving up temperatures - and, what could be ahead for California this summer.

The Dr. Deborah Show brings peace & calm into your life, and the lives of KCSB listeners in Santa Barbara and on the Central Coast. In this episode, Dr. Deborah is joined by KCSB news and public affairs director, Lisa Osborn, to talk about the good work the Dr. Deborah Show is doing in the community, as well as how KCSB FM, the community and student-run radio station at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) has been serving listeners for 57 years.  Call now (thru Fri, March 1, 6am-12midnight) to support community radio KCSB 91.9 FM with your pledge, or donate online at www.kcsb.org 

Rami Malek and Joe Mazzello share what they learned about enigmatic Queen frontman Freddie Mercury during the making of the film Bohemian Rhapsody. On the red carpet of the 34th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Malek received the 'outstanding performer of the year award' for his role as Mercury. Joe Mazzello, who played Queen bass player John Deacon, presented the award. Lucy Boynton, who played Mercury's love interest Mary Austen in the film, was also on the red carpet. (Photo credit: Lisa Osborn)

In this episode of Phil Hulett and Friends, Jennifer Bjorklund joins the show live from Martha’s Vineyard. Guests on the show include Dream Interpreter Anna-Karin Bjorklund.  Listen to Jay Campadonia tell her to her face she’s “Smoking Hot.” Next the discussion turns to compatibility and destiny as the Goddess of Destiny, Lisa Osborn uses science, astrology and the destiny cards to uncover revealing bits of information about Phil, Jennifer, Karlo Sy Su, and Jay, whose nickname will forever be “King.” Next up: Near Death Experiences. Hear who drowned in a pool while Mom slept, who wrapped a car around a pole, and how 2 hosts almost fell out of speeding cars while they were kids. The Sleep Apnea Girl paid a visit with an eye-opening stat about a potentially deadly condition just about everybody has, but hasn’t yet been diagnosed with. Plus the news of the day, and sports - on this day The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched Major League Baseball [...]