UCSB doctoral student Charlene Macharia sent an email to UCSB stakeholders about their representation of students as climate campus intensifies. Macharia discusses topics such as divestment as she expressses support with the Gaza solidarity encampment and other student organizations. KCSB's Ashley Segat explains the content of her past two emails.

As student protests against the war on Gaza grow, so are calls for Divestment. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst talks about what university divestment is, and student calls for divestment.

KCSB's Zoha Malik highlights important updates on UCSB's Gaza solidarity encampment.

Pomona College faculty voted for divestment, less than one month after the April 5th Pro-Palestine demonstrations that resulted in the arrest of 20 protestors. Two Pro-Israel organizations, the Brandeis Center and ADL, have responded. KCSB’s Mario Fuentes-Godinez has the story.

An Arizona rancher fires an AK-47 at men crossing his property. He is tried for murder. Arizona Republicans pass a bill to make that shooting perfectly legal. KCSB's Ray Briare has the story.

After two years of discussion, the Santa Barbara City Council voted to cap the number of cruise ships visiting Santa Barbara annually, and to prioritize ships with anti-pollution technology and strong environmental compliance records. Santa Barbara ChannelKeeper, alongside other local environmental groups, played an important role in discussions leading up to the city's decision. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst spoke with Ted Morton of Santa Barbara ChannelKeeper.

The Kent State Massacre occurred during on-campus protests for America's involvement in the Vietnam War, during which the Ohio National Guard killed 4 students, and triggered nationwide protests and further political divides. KCSB’s Emily Kimmel recaps what happened in light of nationwide college protests.

After showing support for a bill in favor of a monitor to inspect jails more, San Diego County’s Paul Parker has resigned. KCSB’s Nathan Luna has more information behind the resignation.

KCSB's Ginger Thomas speaks with Brian Barth, a Bay Area journalist who has become invested in the unhoused community. He explains the risks of corporations immensely profiting from clearing homeless camps, and how we must alter the system to see any improvements.

An abortion clinic in Beverly Hills, California was barred from opening, a surprising occurrence in the pro-choice Beverly Hills area. DuPont was looking to open a clinic in the Beverly Hills area, but their lease was denied, and a court battle has ensued. Devon Szalva with KCSB News has the story.