What do fathers uniquely bring to the lives of their children, particularly their sons? We speak to renowned researcher, lecturer and author, Dr. Warren Farrell.

What do fathers uniquely bring to the lives of their children, particularly their sons? We speak to renowned researcher, lecturer and author, Dr. Warren Farrell.

We sit down with one of the candidates running for Santa Barbara City Council, Michael Vidal, as one segment of a four part series. We discuss his campaign in regard to the economy, housing, infrastructure, and social issues.

We sit down with one of the candidates running for Santa Barbara City Council, Michael Vidal, as one segment of a four part series. We discuss his campaign in regard to the economy, housing, infrastructure, and social issues.

To some, current national politics have taken an unprecedented turn: political stalemates, polarization, and uncertainty in leadership. But for Dr. Manuel Pastor, it feels like déjà vu. In his book "State of Resistance: What California's Dizzying Descent and Remarkable Resurgence Mean for America's Future," the University of Southern California Sociology professor's posits that California has gone through what the U.S. is currently experiencing politically, and that California has the blueprints for a solution.

To some, current national politics have taken an unprecedented turn: political stalemates, polarization, and uncertainty in leadership. But for Dr. Manuel Pastor, it feels like déjà vu. In his book "State of Resistance: What California's Dizzying Descent and Remarkable Resurgence Mean for America's Future," the University of Southern California Sociology professor's posits that California has gone through what the U.S. is currently experiencing politically, and that California has the blueprints for a solution.

Isla Vista residents will decide on June 5 whether to vote for a new utility tax that will fund its fledgling government. KCSB's Lisa Osborn spoke with representatives on both sides of the ballot measure. Ethan Bertrand and Spencer Brandt, representing R-Isla Vista campaign, and Chuck Eckert, representing "Isla Vistans Against Higher Taxes."

Also, KCSB's Anita Carraher has an update from the recent Isla Vista Community Services District meeting.

Isla Vista residents will decide on June 5 whether to vote for a new utility tax that will fund its fledgling government. KCSB's Lisa Osborn spoke with representatives on both sides of the ballot measure. Ethan Bertrand and Spencer Brandt, representing R-Isla Vista campaign, and Chuck Eckert, representing "Isla Vistans Against Higher Taxes."

Also, KCSB's Anita Carraher has an update from the recent Isla Vista Community Services District meeting.

President Brooke Kopel, Student Advocate General Grecia Martinez, Internal Vice President Steven Ho, and External Vice President for Local Affairs Jeike Meijer. KCSB sat down with each of the newly elected UCSB Associated Students executives for a quick introduction of their positions and what they hope to accomplish in the next year. The interviews took place before they were sworn in this past week.

President Brooke Kopel, Student Advocate General Grecia Martinez, Internal Vice President Steven Ho, and External Vice President for Local Affairs Jeike Meijer. KCSB sat down with each of the newly elected UCSB Associated Students executives for a quick introduction of their positions and what they hope to accomplish in the next year. The interviews took place before they were sworn in this past week.