LEAP Central Coast is a nonprofit that began in Isla Vista to serve the needs of families and children. Originally known as Isla Vista Youth Projects, the nonprofit has since expanded its services beyond Santa Barbara, including everything from trauma-informed childhood care, to basic necessities like diapers, to education workshops for parents. The organization goes beyond just childwatch with a unique trauma-informed program to prepare kids for kindergarten. KCSB’s Clarissa Hom spoke with Kara Shoemaker to learn more about the organization.

KCSB's Emerson Good speaks on a new poll that shows how most teenagers, specifically girls, view college as essential and important.

California's K-12 student population saw an almost 10% increase in unhoused students, a feat that has sparked conversations amongst schools and advocacy groups as to what the root of this increase is. KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez spoke with Barbara Duffield to learn more.

KCSB's Emerson Good sits down with Executive Director Ben Halpert from the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis to talk about their 30th year of environmental research and their new initiative to use AI for environmental good.

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

Local officials want the public to know that despite recent threats by the Trump administration to cut funding, access to affordable healthcare will remain for those that need it, no matter their income or immigration status. KCSB's Kyle Rokes spoke with the county's Public Health Director and shares more.

KCSB's Manny Rodriguez explains a new federal policy that has expanded ICE’s authority to detain immigrants over old or minor offense and the responses from immigrant rights organizations.

KCSB's Emerson Good talks about the growing threats to transgender medical treatment, even in democratic states.

A proposed highrise in the shadow of the Old Mission has not yet been approved - but it’s already stirring up community outrage. KCSB’s Robert Stark learns more from Christina McDermott, who covers housing for the Santa Barbara Independent.

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