KCSB Harry Lawton talks to LA Times columnist David Lazarus about a recent house committee hearing focusing on the purpose and future of the consumer finance Protection Bureau, created to protect consumers from the practices of predatory lenders.

Una reunión celebrada en mayo, la Amada Comunidad une a la comunidad para trabajar hacia nuestra comprensión colectiva de Isla Vista y el compromiso con nuestra amada comunidad. Diana Collins Puente y Paola de la Cruz tienen las detalles.

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It is the 100th Anniversary of the U.S. entering WWI. UCSB historian, Kenneth Hough, speaks with KCSB reporter, Amarica Rafanelli, about WWI and the major players involved in Part 1 of a 2 Part series.

It is the 100th Anniversary of the U.S. entering WWI. UCSB historian, Kenneth Hough, speaks with KCSB reporter, Amarica Rafanelli, about the lead up to WWI and the major players involved in Part 2 of a 2 Part series.

Survivors of sexual abuse and assault are helping to piece their lives back together by stitching together a giant quilt. The enormous red "Survivors Monument Quilt" was on display in Storke Plaza. KCSB's Sandra Romero and Nikki Hutcheson spoke with some of the attendee's and the Monument Quilt's organizer.

There has been a major political shift in Turkey. For insight, KCSB's Harry Lawton spoke with local expert and author, Anne Louise Bardach.

Two more restaurants on State Street have closed. Some blame a growing number of feisty transients who congregate along State Street for the business closures. Groups of drifters, many with dogs, have been seen harassing shoppers and business owners. To find out more about the business closures - and what's being done to help revitalize Santa Barbara's downtown district, KCSB's Lisa Osborn spoke with Maggie Campbell, executive director of the Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara.

KCSB's Dick Flacks speaks with Ethan Bertrand, president of the board of directors of the Isla Vista Community Services District. Find out how Ethan got involved in local politics. He'll also cover some of the many issues that the IVCSD board is tackling.

More than 3 dozen downtown businesses on State Street have closed in recent months. But, amid the closures, one longtime business owner is bucking the trend. Amy Cooper, owner of the gift shop "Plum Goods" recently opened a second store on State Street. She spoke with KCSB's Kendra Lee about why she decided to build a bigger presence in downtown Santa Barbara.

Salud Carbajal, the 24th Congressional District Representative, came to UCSB for a town hall. He fielded questions from students and community members on issues concerning the environment, immigration, higher education, and more. KCSB's Nkechi Ikem spoke with Salud Carbajal after the event to get more information on these issues.