With the significant increase in immigration enforcement across California, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors made a last-minute decision to fund mental health support for families impacted by ICE presence. KCSB’s Devon Szalva has more.

This story was written and reported by KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez.

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

Today is Juneteenth, a federal holiday since 2021. KCSB’s Lisa Osborn spoke with a founder of Santa Barbara’s Juneteenth celebration - to learn more about the meaning of June 19th, as well as some interesting tidbits of Santa Barbara’s black history. Plus, how to participate in the first ever survey on the state of the Santa Barbara Black community.

Dennis Mitchell of Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region.

For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.

The California Grizzly Bear has been extinct for over a century. Now, researchers are exploring the possibility of reintroducing the animal that has long stood on the state's flag. KCSB's Nico Brown-Corrada talked to UCSB Professor Peter Alagona to find out more.

KCSB’s Lisa Osborn has more sights, sounds, and signage from Santa Barbara’s No Kings Rally.

Photo credit: Lisa Osborn

Saturday, June 14, was No Kings Day -- a nation-wide protest against the authoritarian aspirations of Donald Trump. In Santa Barbara, protesters numbered in the thousands. KCSB's Ray Briare has this story.

Photo credit: Ray Briare

KCSB's Mavis Holley has the latest in environmental news.

Healthcare workers at six Planned Parenthood clinics in central California went on strike from June 10 to 11. KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke to Dr. Michael Solemar, a physician at Planned Parenthood Santa Barbara, to learn more.

KCSB's Annabelle Hurst brings you the latest in political news.