The City of Santa Barbara abruptly cut off access to La Casa de la Raza, and dozens showed up at a City Council meeting to express their concern. KCSB’s Ray Briare has more.

AFSCME and UPTE, unions representing UC workers, have filed charges of unfair labor practices against the University. Today other labor leaders joined them at the UC Regents meeting, in civil disobedience that led to arrests. KCSB’s Ray Briare has more.

This month, as we celebrate Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation Week, discussions surrounding how California supports its teachers increase. Alice Dehghanzadeh with KCSB News has more.

KCSB's Anvi Murarka brings you the latest in science and technology.

KCSB's Emily Kimmel brings you the latest in labor and activism.

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

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

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The AS Judicial Council at UCSB has disqualified a student presidential candidate from the Spring General Election. KCSB’s Joyce Chi has more.

A Trump administration proposed 2026 budget could eliminate funding for three key social programs in Santa Barbara County: Head Start, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and Community Service Block Grants (CSBGs). Head Start and LIHEAP are administered through Communify in Santa Barbara. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst spoke to Community's CEO, Patricia Keelean; Director of Children's Services, Jennifer Macdonald; and Community Services Director, Kemba Lawrence.

After prominent online backlash by right-wing figures, the Anti-Boycott Act vote in the US House of Representatives has been cancelled indefinitely. KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez has more on the story.