The oil platform off the Goleta coast, known affectionately as platform Holly, has been the source of inspiration of many who venture to Santa Barbara’s coastline. But since the bankruptcy of the platform’s owner and the 2015 Refugio oil spill, the platform, sitting on top of one of the most naturally active oil fields, has been dormant, flagged for permanent decomissioning. KCSB’s Harry Lawton interviews L.A. Times reporter Tom Curwen, who recently covered the platform’s legacy in a series of columns for the newspaper.

KCSB programmer and poet, George Yatchisin, speaks with KCSB's Jenny Boyar about his latest book of poems, "The First Night We Thought the World Would End," the poetry scene in Santa Barbara, and some upcoming poetry events.

KCSB programmer and poet, George Yatchisin, speaks with KCSB's Jenny Boyar about his latest book of poems, "The First Night We Thought the World Would End," the poetry scene in Santa Barbara, and some upcoming poetry events.

SBCC’s trustees recently proposed an anti-racism resolution that directs the new superintendent of SBCC to work on anti-racism plans. To learn more, KCSB’s Tianyi Huang spoke with Jonathan Abboud, a trustee on the Santa Barbara Community College Board of Trustees, representing Isla Vista, UCSB and Hope Ranch.

SBCC’s trustees recently proposed an anti-racism resolution that directs the new superintendent of SBCC to work on anti-racism plans. To learn more, KCSB’s Tianyi Huang spoke with Jonathan Abboud, a trustee on the Santa Barbara Community College Board of Trustees, representing Isla Vista, UCSB and Hope Ranch.

Both students and the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department are planning for Deltopia, which is a social “street party” organized for this upcoming weekend. KCSB’s Megan Stafford speaks with Deputy Justin Schroeder about the precautions local law enforcement is taking and what Goleta residents and UCSB students can do to stay safe this weekend.

Both students and the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department are planning for Deltopia, which is a social “street party” organized for this upcoming weekend. KCSB’s Megan Stafford speaks with Deputy Justin Schroeder about the precautions local law enforcement is taking and what Goleta residents and UCSB students can do to stay safe this weekend.

The Lucidity Festival has attracted a devoted following over the years. The music & arts festival, coming to Live Oak Campground April 12-14, has deep connections in Isla Vista. Lucidity co-founder, Jonah Haas, and Melissa Cohen with the IV Food Coop join KCSB's Lisa Osborn to talk about the local connection, lucid dreaming, what's coming to Lucidity this year and more. For more info go to LucidityFestival.com

The Lucidity Festival has attracted a devoted following over the years. The music & arts festival, coming to Live Oak Campground April 12-14, has deep connections in Isla Vista. Lucidity co-founder, Jonah Haas, and Melissa Cohen with the IV Food Coop join KCSB's Lisa Osborn to talk about the local connection, lucid dreaming, what's coming to Lucidity this year and more. For more info go to LucidityFestival.com

UCSB students power through final exams - and try to remain calm. As KCSB's Megan Stafford Reports, there are some resources available on campus to help ease this seasonal stress.