Salud Carbajal and Andy Caldwell are running to represent Santa Barbara County, the 24th District in the U.S. Congress. KCSB’s Robert Stark speaks with Andy Caldwell - the Republican candidate challenging the incumbent Carbajal.

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Salud Carbajal and Andy Caldwell are running to represent Santa Barbara County, the 24th District in the U.S. Congress. KCSB’s Alexandra Goldberg interviews current representative of California’s 24th district - Congressman Salud Carbajal.

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KCSB's Harry Lawton speaks to Morgan Visalli from the Benioff Ocean Initiative at UCSB about new Whale-Safe technology that helps to prevent collisions between whale and ship traffic.

On the first day of classes at UCSB, rather than attending a lecture at the I.V. theater, UCSB graduate and undergraduate students - along with some faculty - protested outside the theater to demand cops off campus by Fall 2021. The protest comes amidst recent Black Lives Matter protests across the nation, as well as corruption and sexual assault allegations against the UCPD and former UCSB police chief James Brock. KCSB’s Aubrey Valerio and Ashley Rusch were at the event to speak with some of the students and organizers.

Isla Vista Youth Projects aims to mitigate the effects of poverty, racism, and trauma by providing trauma-informed high quality childcare, comprehensive culturally sensitive family support, and visionary community leadership. While the organization shifted to remote work when COVID-19 struck, they have since reopened with limited capacity - but that hasn’t prevented them from providing valuable resources for the IV community.

KCSB's Ashley Rusch spoke to Executive Director Lori Goodman to find out what’s new and different for IVYP during COVID-19, and some initiatives the team has been working on, including an upcoming Goleta Unified Candidate Forum on October 7th.

Throughout Amy Coney Barrett’s career as a scholar and judge, she has taken a conservative stance on matters such as reproductive rights, gun laws, immigration and healthcare. Barrett’s election to the Supreme Court would create a 6 to 3 conservative majority. Republicans are rushing to confirm her position with just 28 days till the election, however the recent outbreak of coronavirus amongst white house officials could delay this process. KCSB's Kylie McCreary has the story.

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KCSB News reporters Alexandra Goldberg and Grace Aldrich share their experiences of being in pandemic pods - the ups and the downs.

Later in the show, how to create a conducive learning environment over ZOOM? It’s an issue teachers and teaching associates are dealing with during pandemic life. KSCB’s Grace Aldrich speaks with Miguel Penabella, a teaching associate and UCSB Grad Student, about the challenges he’s faced as an instructor during this pandemic year.

The Opportunity for All Coalition, otherwise known as Yes on Prop 16, hosted a student-led virtual rally on Wednesday with attendees from across the state. The proposition, which will appear on California’s November ballot, would repeal the state’s current ban on affirmative action. KCSB’s Ashley Rusch recaps the rally and controversy surrounding Prop 16.

A state audit finds that 4 UC campuses admitted 64 students who were connected to university staff or donors over more qualified students. KCSB's Roger Nguyen has a report.

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.