On a recent Sunday morning, Tapalpa, Mexico’s tranquil and scenic charm was shattered, as a military operation to capture the cartel kingpin, known as el Mencho, a leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. KCSB's Jose Vidaurri has the story.

When psychologists study memory, they usually measure what we remember — or what we forget. But what about what was happening inside the mind at the moment of learning? KCSB Lena Cen takes a closer look.

Teaching cultural diversity to children has increasingly become more topical. KCSB's Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish interviews Mona Damluji, a children's book author and UCSB professor.

The Olympics organization expects athletes to remain neutral about politics. But when the Olympics brings so many nations together in one event, it’s difficult to not speak up about global and national injustices happening. KCSB’s America Flores has the story.

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

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

KCSB's Annabelle Hurst brings you the latest social justice and activism-related news.

"Industrial farming has long prioritized annual crops, which are repeatedly cycled out each season, often leading to environmental repercussions. Author and UC Santa Barbara Environmental Studies professor Liz Carlisle's upcoming book, Living Roots: The Promise of Perennial Foods, is a collection of narratives that show how food systems can be sustained using perennial plants. On this episode of Spilling the Worm Tea, Mavis Holley talks with Liz Carlisle about her book, co-edited with Aubrey Streit Krug. Tune in Mondays at 4:30pm to learn more from Spilling the Worm Tea!

Music: ""All About the Sun"" and ""Intro"" by Quantum Jazz from the Free Music Archive, CC BY-SA. Originally aired 02/16/26.

"​​In the high-desert community of Cuyama, California, industrial growers' overpumping of groundwater has depleted the community's water resources. To address the water disparity in Cuyama, artists from across the country are exploring the issue through the Cuyama Water Justice Fellowship. The fellowship, facilitated by local nonprofit organizations Blue Sky Center and Quail Springs, is both bringing hope to the community and raising awareness of the ramifications of overpumping. On this episode of Spilling the Worm Tea, Mavis Holley considers how art intersects with a complex sociopolitical fight over water. Tune in Mondays at 4:30pm to hear more from Spilling the Worm Tea!

Music: “Passing Fields” by Quantum Jazz from the Free Music Archive, CC BY-SA. “As Windy as Ever”, “Cabana Flats”, “Arizona Moon”, “Chicory Honey” by Blue Dot Sessions from the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC. “Going Forward Looking Back”, “Swimmy” by Podington Bear from the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC. Originally aired 01/12/26."

A new cafe concept focused on mental health, the arts, and inclusive hiring is coming to Santa Barbara. KCSB's Kimberly Lucia spoke with the team at State of Mind Cafe.