For the first time in over a decade, oil is once again flowing through the pipeline formerly known as Plains All American along the Central Coast. Sable Offshore announced last weekend, Saturday March 14th, that they had started oil production in water offshore Santa Barbara County. KCSB’s Hunter Maher has the story.

The killing of cartel leader “El Mencho” reflects how cycles of crime, violence, and death in Mexico are fueled by the US cross-border firearm market. Ella Sadock for KCSB News has the story.

Platform Holly has been a permanent fixture off the UCSB coast for going on six decades, but has sat idle since 2015. KCSB’s Hunter Maher sat down with Linda Krop, Chief Counsel for the Environmental Defense Center, to discuss what is coming next for the oil rig.

Last Thursday, UAW-4811 rallied outside of Davidson Library at UCSB to demand a better contract and working conditions for academic student workers and staff. Now, a tentative agreement has been reached. What does this mean for these workers, and what are the details of the agreement? KCSB’s Tatiana Jacquez attended the rally and spoke with workers on the ground to learn more.

Markwayne Mullin has been appointed as the new Homeland Security Secretary. KCSB’s Charlie Lapetina has the story.

The Lancet, one of the most influential medical journals, published a disapproving report on Robert Kennedy Jr’s first year in office as Health and Human Services secretary with KCSB's Ruby Rai

United States and Israel attacks in Iran shock the global oil market. KCSB’s Charlie Lapetina has the story.

Dennis Mitchell of Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region. For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.

Westmont College professor sits down with KCSB’s Charlie Lapetina to break down the history of U.S. tariff policy, the implications of the President’s recent tariff push, and his take on the recent Supreme Court ruling.

In a conference in Sacramento earlier this month, Labor Union leaders warned that if Governor Gavin Newsom does not strengthen AI regulations in the workplace, he will lose voter support in his future presidential elections. KCSB’s Ella Sadock has the story.