Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the first series of bills, expanding involuntary mental health treatment; a decision putting civil and moral commitments at odds while dividing mental health advocates. KCSB's Ginger Thomas learns more.

Too many young people have died by falling from the bluffs of Isla Vista. In the wake of the most recent death of Benny Schurmer, a 19-year-old SB City College Student, County Supervisor Laura Capps has collaborated on an eight-point safety improvement plan that could help save lives and make the Isla Vista bluffs more safe. KCSB's Clarissa Hom spoke with Supervisor Capps about the plan.

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a bill that would have provided free condoms to all public high school students, causing a storm in a state with a history in sex education controversy. KCSB’s Lauren Chiou has the story.

UCSB Professor Emeritus Mark Juergensmeyer studies conflicts and conflict resolution situations around the world, with a focus on those that involve religion. He's spent time in Gaza and the West bank. KCSB's Robert Stark spoke with Juergensmeyer, who opened the conversation by explaining his perspective on these global events.

The Israeli Government tells civilians to flee Northern Gaza as they move forward with a ground attack against the Hamas. KCSB's Ashley Segat has the story.

On Saturday, October 7th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning 4 common food additives, forcing major companies to modify their recipes and challenging the FDA’s authority. KCSB’s Lily Ulrich has the story.

On Saturday, October 7th, Hamas launched attacks in Israel. Two days later, UCSB's Jewish community and their allies held a vigil to honor the victims of the attacks. KCSB's Joyce Chi recaps the vigil and speaks to Ephraim Shalunov, an Associated Students Senator and one of the event's organizers.

Republican Kevin McCarthy makes American history being the first Speaker of the house to be fired. KCSB’s Ashley Segat explains the events leading up to his ousting and the House’s next steps.

On October 9th, the Writers Guild of America officially ratified their agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers after one of the longest labor disputes in Hollywood’s recent history. KCSB's Zoha Malik spoke with WGA member and vice chair of the Middle Eastern Writers Committee Mano Agapion about the agreement and the necessity of the committee itself.

This Saturday, October 14th, an eclipse will cross the Western Hemisphere. Here’s an interview with NASA Solar System Ambassador Krissie Cook on what this “ring of fire” eclipse entails and how best to view it.