NOAA has only recently issued an advisory for an El Nino season, or the periodic warming of the tropical pacific ocean. This typically means wetter weather for California, and Santa Barbara has been getting more than its share of rain this year already. KCSB’s Hayden Harris reports that despite the torrential downpours - Santa Barbara is still officially in a drought.

NOAA has only recently issued an advisory for an El Nino season, or the periodic warming of the tropical pacific ocean. This typically means wetter weather for California, and Santa Barbara has been getting more than its share of rain this year already. KCSB’s Hayden Harris reports that despite the torrential downpours - Santa Barbara is still officially in a drought.

NOAA has only recently issued an advisory for an El Nino season, or the periodic warming of the tropical pacific ocean. This typically means wetter weather for California, and Santa Barbara has been getting more than its share of rain this year already. KCSB’s Hayden Harris reports that despite the torrential downpours - Santa Barbara is still officially in a drought.

NOAA has only recently issued an advisory for an El Nino season, or the periodic warming of the tropical pacific ocean. This typically means wetter weather for California, and Santa Barbara has been getting more than its share of rain this year already. KCSB’s Hayden Harris reports that despite the torrential downpours - Santa Barbara is still officially in a drought.

The past three years of federal politics has been characterized as divisive, to say the least. But one area being furthered by bi-partisan collaboration might be where it's least expected: foreign agricultural labor policy. KCSB's Kody Chong has more on the issue.

The past three years of federal politics has been characterized as divisive, to say the least. But one area being furthered by bi-partisan collaboration might be where it's least expected: foreign agricultural labor policy. KCSB's Kody Chong has more on the issue.

The past three years of federal politics has been characterized as divisive, to say the least. But one area being furthered by bi-partisan collaboration might be where it's least expected: foreign agricultural labor policy. KCSB's Kody Chong has more on the issue.

The past three years of federal politics has been characterized as divisive, to say the least. But one area being furthered by bi-partisan collaboration might be where it's least expected: foreign agricultural labor policy. KCSB's Kody Chong has more on the issue.

Recently, a public demonstration took place outside of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s regional office in remembrance of the 1969 Santa Barbara Oil Spill and to bring attention to the plans to drastically expand offshore drilling operations. Even with petroleum at the forefront of residents' minds, many are still not aware of historical implications and detriments from resource mining in the Goleta Community. KCSB’s Megan Stafford has more on petroleum’s past, right here at UCSB.

Recently, a public demonstration took place outside of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s regional office in remembrance of the 1969 Santa Barbara Oil Spill and to bring attention to the plans to drastically expand offshore drilling operations. Even with petroleum at the forefront of residents' minds, many are still not aware of historical implications and detriments from resource mining in the Goleta Community. KCSB’s Megan Stafford has more on petroleum’s past, right here at UCSB.