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Santa Barbara Homeowners Faced with Predatory Scheming
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HomeOptions, an Oakland real estate company, has accepted their charges for their predatory acts on Santa Barbara Homeowners. A settlement has been reached based on their legal infringements, ensuring restitution is given to these homeowners. KCSB’s Ginger Thomas will tell you more.
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HomeOptions, an Oakland real estate company, has accepted their charges for their predatory acts on Santa Barbara Homeowners. A settlement has been reached based on their legal infringements, ensuring restitution is given to these homeowners. KCSB’s Ginger Thomas will tell you more.
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1 Inside India’s Economy Amid Global Trade Tensions (shortened ver.) 15:36
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Amid ongoing global trade tensions and a shifting U.S.-China dynamic, India is positioning itself as a strategic alternative in global supply chains. But its push to become a major manufacturing power is shaped by internal constraints, a pressing need to reduce dependence on Chinese imports, and long-term policy challenges. From strategic sectors like ICT to deeper issues in infrastructure and industrial capacity, this story explores India’s economic strategy, and the risks and opportunities that lie ahead.…

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Amid ongoing global trade tensions and a shifting U.S.-China dynamic, India is positioning itself as a strategic alternative in global supply chains. But its push to become a major manufacturing power is shaped by internal constraints, a pressing need to reduce dependence on Chinese imports, and long-term policy challenges. From strategic sectors like ICT to deeper issues in infrastructure and industrial capacity, this story explores India’s economic strategy, and the risks and opportunities that lie ahead.…

1 Supporting UCSB Students: An Interview With Gaucho Underground Scholars 6:13
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At UCSB, Gaucho Underground Scholars offer vital resources to students who have often been excluded from higher education.

1 Gavin Newsom's Plans For California's Homeless Population 2:39
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California Governor Gavin Newsom is calling on local governments to enact stricter policies on homeless encampments, while expanding statewide resources for behavioral and mental health services. KCSB's Grace Medecki has the story.
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1 Trump Administration Proposed Budget Threatens Elimination of Head Start and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (Full-Length Ver.) 18:15
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A Trump administration proposed 2026 budget could eliminate funding for three key social programs in Santa Barbara County: Head Start, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP), and Community Service Block Grants (CSBGs). Head Start and LIHEAP are administered through Communify in Santa Barbara. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst spoke to Community's CEO, Patricia Keelean; Director of Children's Services, Jennifer Macdonald; and Community Services director, Kemba Lawrence. Originally aired May 12, 2025.…
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1 Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Vote to Address Oil and Gas Operations 4:04
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As concerns of climate change rise across the nation, Santa Barbara County's Board of Supervisors held a hearing to address these concerns by county members and local organizations. KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez has the story.

1 University of Oregon Student Workers Ratify Historic Contract 4:22
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The University of Oregon Student Workers Union (or UOSW) is a wall-to-wall union, meaning they represent all kinds of student workers. They recently ratified their first contract. KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to union organizer Robin Bailey to find out how the union’s recent strike led to this moment.

1 The Tense History and Current Intensification of India-Pakistan Relations 9:10
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The relationship between India and Pakistan has been tense since both countries gained independence, most recently with the largest escalation since the 1970s. KCSB's Devon Szalva talks to Professor Mark Juergensmeyer about the history of Indian-Pakistani relations, the current conflict, and next steps.…
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The City of Santa Barbara abruptly cut off access to La Casa de la Raza, and dozens showed up at a City Council meeting to express their concern. KCSB’s Ray Briare has more.
AFSCME and UPTE, unions representing UC workers, have filed charges of unfair labor practices against the University. Today other labor leaders joined them at the UC Regents meeting, in civil disobedience that led to arrests. KCSB’s Ray Briare has more.
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1 Teachers in California face no paid pregnancy or maternity leave 2:04
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This month, as we celebrate Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation Week, discussions surrounding how California supports its teachers increase. Alice Dehghanzadeh with KCSB News has more.
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1 Presidential Candidate Disqualified From UCSB’s Spring General Election 1:16
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The AS Judicial Council at UCSB has disqualified a student presidential candidate from the Spring General Election. KCSB’s Joyce Chi has more.
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1 Trump Administration Proposed Budget Threatens Elimination of Head Start and Other Social Programs 9:15
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A Trump administration proposed 2026 budget could eliminate funding for three key social programs in Santa Barbara County: Head Start, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and Community Service Block Grants (CSBGs). Head Start and LIHEAP are administered through Communify in Santa Barbara. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst spoke to Community's CEO, Patricia Keelean; Director of Children's Services, Jennifer Macdonald; and Community Services Director, Kemba Lawrence.…
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1 US Bill to Ban Israel Boycotts Faces Right-Wing Backlash Over Free Speech Concerns 2:00
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After prominent online backlash by right-wing figures, the Anti-Boycott Act vote in the US House of Representatives has been cancelled indefinitely. KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez has more on the story.
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1 “Standing Above the Clouds”: Native Hawaiian Activists Share Story of Mauna Kea Activism at UCSB Screening 6:39
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On Tuesday, May 6th, activists Pua Chase and Kapulie Flores held a discussion and participated in the screening of the documentary film “Standing Above the Clouds”, directed by Jalena Keane-Lee, at the Isla Vista Theater. The event, attended by students, educators, and community members, follows Native Hawaiian families and mother-and-daughter activists, including Chase and Flores, in their fight against the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea, a sacred mountain in Hawaii. The UCSB Walter H. Capps Center for the Study of Ethics, Religion, and Public Life organized the event. Greg Johnson, the center's director, hosted it. KCSB’s Mavis Holley has the story.…
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1 ACLU Successfully Quashes Invasive Search Warrant 6:56
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UC Santa Cruz student protester Lena was served a highly invasive search warrant this fall. This warrant came as universities around the country, including UC Santa Barbara were attempting to prosecute pro-Palestine activists. Here’s more from ACLU attorney Chessie Thatcher.
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1 Elon Musk’s conflicts of interest worth at least $2.37 billion 2:36
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Senate Democrats are calling for an investigation, accusing billionaire CEO Elon Musk of using his government position to sidestep regulations and benefit his companies. The Senate Subcommittee report reveals Musk could face more than $2 billion in potential legal risks—and that's just the beginning. KCSB’s Lena Cen has more.…
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1 Church Involvement in Nazi Policies: A Study on Legitimizing Racial Hygiene 7:55
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Maurice Backschat is a PhD student at the University of Munster and University of Groningen studying the overlap between theology and Germany history. His research on the changing beliefs of the Protestant Church during the Nazi regime, specifically through the eyes of the case study of Helmuth Schreiner, was presented upon at UCSB on April 29th. KCSB's Devon Szalva has the story.…
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1 In California, Overdose-Reversal Medication Is Accessible at a New Discounted Price 1:54
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In the ongoing effort to reduce fentanyl-related deaths, the California government declared that the state will now sell the overdose medication Naloxone at a highly reduced price as part of Governor Newson’s plan to lower the prices of prescription drugs. KCSB’s Abbey Guerrero has the story.
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Germany's 2025 election has declared Friederich Merz of the CDU/CSU faction the new chancellor, with the far right AfD party gaining the second-most number of parliament seats. KCSB's Devon Szalva recaps the election and its controversies.
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