The YES! Campaign in Carpinteria is fighting to maintain the city’s small town charm from the commercial building of a hotel. Spokesperson Annie Sly speaks with KCSB’s Jennifer Yoshikoshi on the issue

A local Santa Barbara surgeon is arguing for expanded abortion services and the formation of a women’s health task force. KCSB’s Joyce Chi speaks with Dr. Katrina Mitchell on her proposed task force and why quality reproductive healthcare benefits us all.

Last Weekend, KCSB's own Aidan Manousos and Ryan Miller travelled to San Bernardino for Hard Summer, an annual dance and electronic music festival put on my Insomniac Events. With excitement and open ears they saw several familiar and unfamiliar artists play throughout the three days of performances. To find out more about their favorite moments and experiences, check out this podcast they recorded recapping the festival and be sure to tune in to their shows on KCSB-FM, Club Majellan with DJ Majellan(Aidan)on Thursdays from 10 PM - Midnight, and Infection FM with Infection(Ryan)on Tuesdays from 10 PM - Midnight.

Santa Barbara announced its first reported case of Monkeypox on Wednesday, Aug. 3rd. The Biden Administration declared a public health emergency over Monkeypox one day later, a move that will trigger extra resources geared toward fighting the virus.

KCSB's Ashley Rusch speaks with Kristin Flickinger, Executive Director of the Pacific Pride Foundation, to learn more about Monkeypox concerns in Santa Barbara.

With midterm elections coming up this fall, local political action groups are trying to increase voter turnout.

KCSB's Ashley Rusch speaks with Revae Moran, Vice President for Voter Service of the League of Women Voters, a local non-partisan, grassroots organization.

Sabine Fruhstuck, UCSB’s professor of Japanese modern cultural studies speaks on the July 8th assassination of Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister of Japan. KCSB's Jennifer Yoshikoshi spoke with Professor Fruhstuck on the significance of the event.

Lompoc’s Federal Prison was ground zero in COVID-19 cases in Santa Barbara County, quickly becoming the largest prison outbreak in the country. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a class-action lawsuit against the Bureau of Prisons alleging that the agency didn’t do enough to prevent the outbreak. More than two years later, that lawsuit has finally reached a settlement. KCSB's Ashley Rusch unpacks the case with Attorney Oliver Rocos, a partner with Bird Marella law firm.

Grace Fisher Foundation hosts an art class at Kyle's Kitchen to bring awareness for people with disabilities and special needs. KCSB's Jennifer Yoshikoshi has the story.

July 14th marks Shark Awareness Day, recognizing the importance of sharks in the marine ecosystem right in the backyards of Santa Barbara. Harry Rabin, a natural history filmmaker with Reef Guardians, a non profit dedicated to researching and raising awareness on the marine environment. KCSB’s Jennifer Yoshikoshi spoke with Rabin about the importance of shark awareness

A 10-year study out of UCSF finds that 95% of people report that having an abortion was the right decision for them.

KCSB’s Ashley Rusch speaks to Dr. Diana Greene Foster, Professor at UCSF and lead researcher of the Turnaway Study.