Students at St. George Youth Center are brewing up something spooky this weekend, to get you in the mood for Halloween! Their haunted house is on October 21h and 21st. Here, youth from the after school program talk about the haunted house, what they are going to be for halloween and what it's like being a younger student in Isla Vista, a community that's filled with college age students.

In addition, some students are talking about their love for soccer.

Cultural appropriation permeates our everyday lives, at times in subtle ways. What is the line between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation? KCSB’s Amarica Rafanelli has more.

Last month, the Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee hosted an event called “A Seat at the Table: Politics 101,” in which they gathered local female politicians and committee members to talk about their jobs as elected officials to encourage women to run for elected office. In this segment, KCSB reporter Peyton Stotelmyre had the opportunity to talk to several of the women in attendance.

Harvey Weinstein, Hollywood mega-producer and co-founder of the Weinstein Company, faces major consequences amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Friday the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted to expel the producer. Today the Producers Guild announced it will begin the process of removing Weinstein from the board. Alex Casavant has the story.

Natural disasters require massive amounts of aid to affected areas. Puerto Rican hospitals report having limited resources to properly respond to their patients after the recent hurricane. KCSB's Jack Shea spoke with Bonnie Castillo about her work in Puerto Rico with NNU and to get a better understanding of the current condition of Puerto Rico.

Speculation is growing over the future of a large estate that overlooks East Beach. The ocean front mansion was once the part-time home of a reclusive heiress. KCSB's Lisa Osborn spoke with Jerry Roberts, editor of Newsmakers with Jerry Roberts, about the property known as "Bellos-guardo."

Last week distinguished alumni gathered at UCSB to be awarded for their contributions to Santa Barbara and the campus community. KCSB’s Alex Casavant has the story.

This week wildfires have caused mass destruction in Northern California. KCSB’s Amarica Rafanelli has the story.

UCSB's Glass Box Gallery this week features a trip into an artist's dreamworld. Abby Phillips's art currently covers the walls of the room.

Image courtesy of Abby Phillips

A study out of UCSB has found that wildlife loss and climate change will lead to more ticks carrying harmful fevers. KCSB’s Kendra Lee explains.