As of December, Netflix has officially acquired Warner Brothers. Industry members have flagged this decision and spoken out about their fears of anti-competitive practices and major cuts to box office numbers. KCSB’s Ginger Thomas has more.

State attorneys general are taking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to court, arguing the USDA’s latest guidance on SNAP goes beyond what the law allows. The USDA’s suspension of millions in federal funds to Minnesota has injected a fresh front into the fight. KCSB’s Juliana Chandler has the update.

Recent antisemitic incidents occurring at UCSB’s AEPi have demonstrated a rise in antisemitism surrounding campus. KCSB New's Ella Sadock interviewed the Tri-County Anti-Defamation League Director, Josh Burt, to learn more.

In response to the ongoing housing crisis, the Santa Barbara City Council is considering temporary rent freezes that would pause rent increases while the city develops a permanent stabilization ordinance.

KCSB's Kimberly Lucia has the story.

Google has been using news content without compensating the news organizations that produce it. An agreement in 2024 with the State of California would have addressed this, but now Google and Governor Newsom may subvert it altogether. KCSB's Ray Briare brings us the report.

The Associated Students EVPLA Office spearheaded extensive efforts to “Save Deltopia”, including hosting Townhalls and info sessions. Now, almost halfway through the academic school year, KCSB’s Tatiana Jacquez sat down with Associated Student External Vice President for Local Affairs, EJ Raad, to see what’s to come for Isla Vista residents.

Community members gathered at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation 135 years after one of the deadliest attacks on Indigenous people by the U.S government. Here is KCSB’s Omar Opeyany with the story.

From education to healthcare to federal funding, California’s 51 lawsuits against the Trump administration bring a deeper conversation over limits of presidential power in the United States. KCSB’s Ruby Rai goes over California’s lawsuits against the Trump administration, and highlights a few major ongoing cases.

Isla Vista is facing a spring season without Deltopia. Following the new noise ordinance, the Isla Vista Community Services District held a town hall Tuesday, January 20th, to unveil a community-led festival aimed at keeping the music and party alive while meeting strict county requirements and deadlines. KCSB’s Hunter Maher attended the IVCSD meeting to learn more.

The union representing the folks who produce newscasts for local TV are asking for support from the community in their effort to raise pay, improve working conditions, and protect local journalism. KCSB’s Ray Briare brings us the story.