On November 14th, 2022, academic workers across the University of California began a six-week long strike that eventually involved around 48,000 people and culminated with benefits for the workers like wage increases. Now, one year later, one of the unions involved is calling on UCSB to honor their contract. KCSB’s Joyce Chi attended UAW 2865’s anniversary rally and spoke to a union organizer to learn more.

The Santa Barbara Unified School District spent 3.18% less than the required amount on teacher's salaries this year, and are seeking excusal by the California Department of Education citing extraneous spending during the COVID-19 period. As negotiations between the board and the Santa Barbara Teachers Association looming, the request for a waiver has left teachers feeling even more frustrated. KCSB's Abigail Alberti has more.

Prior to their performances with the Santa Barbara Symphony, KCSB's Zoha Malik spoke with the trio to learn more about this collaboration and their goals as a musical group.

The State of California is funding two guaranteed income programs for former foster youth in Santa Barbara and in San Francisco. Both programs are modeled after the Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration of 2019. KCSB’s Lily Ulrich has the story.

Israel targets Gaza's largest hospital over disputed claims that Hamas operates out of medical facilities. KCSB's Zoha Malik has more.

In the face of a labor crisis, South Korea allows the influx of migrant workers into the country. However, as KCSB's Brandon Yi explains, this decision would lead to conflict regarding the workers’ health and labor conditions.

As the Israel Defense Forces escalate their ground invasion, hospitals have become more vulnerable. KCSB’s Ashley Segat details the state of the Al-Shifa hospital and one of the largest British protests in history in support for liberty in Palestine

The chemical refrigerant HFC, which is a very potent greenhouse gas, poses a huge threat to climate change. Use of these refrigerants is only going to increase, despite imminent solutions. KCSB's Devon Szalva has more.

A bill passed in October bans the term “Excited Delirium” in California as a cause of death, as some say it is rooted in racism and misused to justify deaths that occur in police custody. KCSB’s Emily Kimmel has the story.

Ahead of Veterans Day this Saturday, November 11th, KCSB's Joyce Chi spoke to Mike Fogelsonger, Director of UCSB's Veterans and Military Services, and Timothy Mesa, a third-year student veteran, in order to learn more about what it's like to be a student veteran on campus -- and what resources are available for them.

This story features "Pop Vibration" by Blue Dot Sessions.