Saturday, October 18th, 2025 was the second nationwide protest organized under the banner “No Kings”. Thousands turned out in Santa Barbara for a rally – speeches and a march. KCSB's Ray Briare has more.

A new Isla Vista Magazine shares women’s untold experiences. KCSB's Mavis Holley speaks with the co-creators and graphic designer of Muse magazine. Plus, learn more about IV's newest park - and what's brewing in Anisqoyo Park this Halloween weekend.

Governor Gavin Newsom’s approval of Assembly Bill 495 is sparking controversy, as opponents argue it opens the door to the endangerment of children. Here’s Emma Ambriz with more.

As AI becomes popular, there are concerns over the relationships between users and computer intelligence. KCSB’s Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish explains the potential risks as more people become emotionally dependent on the new technology.

Immigrant and civil rights advocates have voiced concerns over a Georgian immigration detention facility's disregard for the welfare of detainees, raising questions about oversight and accountability. Here is Omar Opeyany with more.

As a result of the government shutdown, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statement warning Californian's about potential interruptions to SNAP benefits. KCSB's Emerson Good looks at how the program may be affected.

Nobel Prize laureate and UC Santa Barbara emeritus professor John Martinis speaks with KCSB News reporter Manny Rodriguez about his award-winning research and discoveries in the field of quantum physics. Martinis also offers advice for emerging scientists - and shares what brings him the most joy in his work.

In October 2025 Martinis, along with Michel Devoret (UCSB) and John Clarke (UCB), were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. Read the news release here https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/2025/press-release/

Get practical tips for having a good time in Isla Vista, while avoiding citations and other run-ins with law enforcement. Listen to our new KCSB News legal feature, "From Where I Sit" with with Associated Students UCSB legal advisor Robin Unander. This week's episode is hosted by KCSB's Mavis Holley and also features stories about the new university librarian and a conversation with public media personality Ira Glass.

Local teachers are using a new program to help identify reading challenges among students. KCSB’s Kimberly Lucia has the story.

In light of recent events, the IV cliff bluffs have posed a safety risk to people in the community. KCSB's Bethany Baker has a recap of the recent cliff erosion impact on the community of Santa Barbara's college-town Isla Vista.