A controversial change to Iraq’s Personal Status Law has just gone into effect, and while last-minute revisions softened some of the harshest provisions, women’s rights advocates say it still rolls back decades of progress for women and girls. KCSB's Rebecca Le Jeune has more.

Extreme federal spending cuts recommended by the Department of Government Efficiency could mean that fewer people will be able to visit the Channel Islands and other National Parks. Kenan Chan, a marine ecologist who has worked at the Channel Islands for a decade said he was surprised when he learned that he’d been laid off. KCSB’s Robert Stark spoke with Chan to learn more about his work and what happened to him.

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With heightened attacks on undocumented communities nationwide, the 805 Immigrant Rapid Response Network is working to alert individuals and families across counties in San Luis Obispo, Ventura and Santa Barbara who may face immigration enforcement actions. KCSB’s Ashley Segat interviewed Beatriz Basurto, Rapid Response Coordinator at the 805 UndocuFund, to learn more.

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

Donald Trump promised that he would "launch the largest deportation program of criminals in the history of America." While that hasn't quite happened, ICE arrests are up 110%, and Trump continues to aggressively spread disinformation on immigration.

Hans Jhonson, demographer at the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), joins The People's Program to tell us the truth about who California's immigrants are.

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

From dealing with a landlord to running into trouble with the law for over-partying, it’s important for Isla Vista residents to know their legal rights. The Associated Students Legal Resource Center, located at Pardall Center in IV, has attorneys who can help inform students of their legal options on a variety of legal matters. KCSB's Rose Friedrich speaks with attorney Robin Unander of the AS Legal Center to learn more.

Dennis Mitchell with Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest in Carpinteria news.

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Amidst the Trump administration’s restrictions on scientific research, protests across the country called for publicly-funded research and diversity in science. KCSB’s Joyce Chi recaps the ‘March for Science’ at UC Santa Barbara.

UC Santa Barbara implemented a new pilot program for meal swipe reform at the beginning of winter quarter. Here to talk with student Aspen Smith about her experience with the program is KCSB’s Rose Friedrich.