Right Whales’s population are being driven down by human activity. Matt Shamshoian has the story.

UCSB’s AS Program Board, one of the school’s most loved and secretive organizations, holds various concerts on campus throughout the year such as Extravaganza, Delirium, and the Warm Up. Christine Carpio uncovers the story behind the preparation behind the shows.

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The steady incline in the number of sexually transmitted diseases in Santa Barbara continued last year. These diseases are often overlooked due to their silent nature, yet their presence may lead to infections, rashes, and other health complications that may worsen without treatment. KCSB’s Donna Kim has the story.

Founded in 1987, the Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee has been holding events to promote feminist agendas in politics. The group endorses feminist candidates for local public office and helps provide resources for women seeking to get involved in politics. Here is KCSB reporter Peyton Stotelmyre covering a WPC event on Monday, October 30.

Ballots are almost in for the 2017 Santa Barbara mayoral election. Jerry Roberts gives us his expert opinion on the candidates' prospects. KCSB's Andrew Arias reports.

Although global warming is a worldwide problem, Santa Barbara is proving to be up to the challenge. A recent report reveals what the county has done so far to fight global warming, and what it aims to do in the future.

Even as our fire season winds down to an end, fires still rage across most of the Western U.S. Prompted by these extreme circumstances, research is leading to innovation in how we manage these forest fires. KCSB reporter Anita Carraher explains.

Health insurance companies are being held accountable for the nation’s opioid drug epidemic. The insurers are accused of making it more difficult for patients to have access to lower-risk and less addictive pain medication. The New York state attorney general's office is stepping forward to make changes. KCSB's Dorothy Tang has the story.

In an investigation into pharmaceutical company practices, researchers recognized a serious waste in how drugs are produced in the United States. This waste may be behind skyrocketing healthcare costs. KCSB’s Molly McAnany has the story.

California voted to legalize Marijuana last November. Local officials are now meeting to discuss potential impacts. Justin Lamb has the story.