July 6 & 7th 2006, five top editors at the Santa Barbara News Press resigned. They claimed the newspaper’s wealthy publisher - Wendy McCaw was interfering with the paper’s news gathering and reporting activities. That was the beginning of what turned out to be a dramatic year for the newsroom staff at Santa Barbara's oldest newspaper. Eight reporters were fired - and legal action continues to this day. Two of those fired journalists spoke with KCSB News about their experiences. Melinda Burns and Dawn Hobbs were joined by Teamsters attorney Ira Gottleib for this conversation with KCSB's Lisa Osborn. (Photo credit: Creative Commons)

A non-profit that cares for Isla Vista's youngest residents was among several local groups that received a generous donation from the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara. LuAnn Miller, executive director of the Isla Vista Youth Project shared the news with KCSB's Lisa Osborn.

To learn more about the Isla Vista Youth Project go to www.ivyp.org

The world lost an icon with the passing of Muhammad Ali. Ali was more than just ‘the champ,’ he was an activist for civil rights and social change. KCSB sports reporter Dylan Marshall spoke with Robert Thompson, professor of popular culture at Syracuse University about Muhammad Ali’s life and legacy.

The KCSB News Department Presents: KCSB Covers the Candidates. KCSB's Justin Kang speaks with Karen Jones, who is running to represent the Third District on the County Board of Supervisors

The KCSB News Department Presents: KCSB Covers the Candidates. KCSB’s Claire Breen speaks with candidate Bob Field, who is running to represent the Third District on the County Board of Supervisors.

The KCSB News Department Presents: KCSB Covers the Candidates. KCSB’s Nkechi Ikem speaks with candidate Jay Freeman, who is running to represent the Third District on the County Board of Supervisors.

The KCSB News Department Presents: KCSB Covers the Candidates. KCSB’s Braxton Steichen speaks with candidate Joan Hartmann, who is running to represent the Third District on the County Board of Supervisors.

The KCSB News Department Presents: KCSB Covers the Candidates. KCSB’s Justin Kang speaks with candidate Bruce Porter, who is running to represent the Third District on the County Board of Supervisors.

The KCSB #News Department Presents: KCSB Covers the Candidates. KCSB’s Omar Galicia speaks with Matt Kokkonen, who is

running as a Republican to represent California’s 24th District in Congress. #CA24

The KCSB #News Department Presents: KCSB Covers the Candidates. KCSB’s Megan Shakespeare speaks with John Uebersax, who is running as an Independent to represent California’s 24th District in Congress. Uebersax told KCSB he doesn’t believe in political endorsements and doesn’t seek them.