UCSB Chancellor Henry Yang announced he plans to step down at the end of the 2024-25 school year. With three decades on the job, Yang is the longest-serving chancellor in the university's history. Some observers say Yang played an instrumental role in creating an innovation hub on the Central Coast. KCSB's Robert Stark speaks with Henry Dubroff, a personal friend of Yang' and the founder and editor of the Pacific Coast Business Times, to discuss the legacy of Chancellor Yang and impact on UCSB and the greater Central Coast Community.

UCSB Chancellor Henry Yang is stepping away from his top role in June. KCSB's Robert Stark speaks with Henry Dubroff of the Pacific Coast Business Times about the instrumental role Yang played in creating an innovation hub on the Central Coast, his legacy and the impact he made in his three decades on the job.

One of Chancellor Yang's passion projects has sparked passionate outcry on campus. Yang has played a key role in a plan to put a giant telescope atop an Hawaiian island, a project that many local residents oppose. KCSB's Alexandria Pak speaks with members of the student group Mauna Kea Protectors to find out more.

Today on The People's Program, we get insight from Leah, an Israeli peace activist, to learn more about the protests and her perspective as someone living in Israel. Monear Shaer, director of Gaza Is Our Home, also joined us.

After 2 years of debate, California lawmakers put aside legislation that would have taxed tech companies for using journalism in advertising, and instead partnered with google to create a 250 million dollar fund for California journalism and AI. The decision remains controversial. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst has the story.

From opportunities for undocumented college students to law enforcement changes that some deem problematic, a lot could change in California if the Governor signs newly-passed bills. What exactly did the California legislature pass, and what does it mean for Santa Barbara? KCSB’s Rosie Bultman explains five bills.

The State Lands Commission must decide whether offshore oil pipelines can be transferred by Exxon to a new owner to resume operation. Today they held a hearing at Goleta City Hall, and several local groups attended to voice their concerns. KCSB’s Ray Briare brings us this report.

Manongs on the Central Coast is a new exhibit by the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation that details the multi-generational stories of local Filipino-American families. KCSB’s Joyce Chi recaps the opening of the exhibit.

When President Joe Biden decided to not run for re-election, there was a rush of stakeholders to claim Kamala Harris's agenda. One of Harris's advisors, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, pressured her to turn away from progressive policies such as anti-trust and to pursue a more corporate agenda. However, Harris's recent economic proposals are much more progressive on tone and policy. Find out more as KCSB's Robert Stark speaks with Matt Stoller of the American Economic Liberties Project.

UC students received an email this Monday from president Michael Drake, detailing plans to reinforce policies around masks, encampments, and other protest activities. While President Drake and members of the UC academic senate say this policy is necessary and won’t infringe on free speech, social media has erupted with student condemnation of the new directive. KCSB's Rosie Bultman spoke with a student senator and student activist to learn more.

UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Henry Yang recently announced he would be stepping down at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. How has Isla Vista been shaped by Yang's 30 year tenure? KCSB's Dick Flacks reflects with Jonathan Abboud, former AS-UCSB president and current general manager of the Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD), about their memories of working closely with the Chancellor over the years, even during the darker, painful, aspects of Isla Vista's history.