Central Coast

This week, Santa Barbara City Council selected a 32-year-old real estate finance attorney to fill the seat left vacant by Gregg Hart, who was elected to the County Board of…

“This city shaped me,” says Santa Barbara’s newest council member

Central Coast

This week, Santa Barbara City Council selected a 32-year-old real estate finance attorney to fill the seat left vacant by Gregg Hart, who was elected to the County Board of…

Feb. 15from The 805

In a surprise move, Santa Barbara City College President Anthony Beebe announced he plans to step down from the position this summer.

SBCC President retires amidst calls for his resignation

Central Coast

In a surprise move, Santa Barbara City College President Anthony Beebe announced he plans to step down from the position this summer.

Feb. 15from The 805

The complicated history of water in Santa Barbara

Talking about water in Santa Barbara is nearly a pastime.

Central Coast

The complicated history of water in Santa Barbara

Talking about water in Santa Barbara is nearly a pastime.

Feb. 15 from The 805

SB City College President retires amid racial tensions

The president of Santa Barbara City College announces his retirement as students fume about how he handled disputes over race and gender.

Central Coast

SB City College President retires amid racial tensions

The president of Santa Barbara City College announces his retirement as students fume about how he handled disputes over race and gender.

Feb. 15 from The 805

This livestock grazes on local avocado and lemon orchards

Shopping the Santa Barbara Farmers Market isn’t just for vegetarians.

Central Coast

This livestock grazes on local avocado and lemon orchards

Shopping the Santa Barbara Farmers Market isn’t just for vegetarians.

Feb. 13 from KCRW Features

A small coastal town fights the growing stench — and footprint — of cannabis

Tensions flare in the town of Carpinteria over the smell of pot.

Central Coast

A small coastal town fights the growing stench — and footprint — of cannabis

Tensions flare in the town of Carpinteria over the smell of pot.

Feb. 8 from The 805

‘Spoons: A Santa Barbara Story’ closes the Santa Barbara Film Fest

Even if you only know a little about surfing in Santa Barbara, you may have come across a few iconic names like Tom Curren, Al Merrick and Renny Yater.

Central Coast

‘Spoons: A Santa Barbara Story’ closes the Santa Barbara Film Fest

Even if you only know a little about surfing in Santa Barbara, you may have come across a few iconic names like Tom Curren, Al Merrick and Renny Yater.

Feb. 8 from The 805

Furloughed Santa Barbara air traffic controller attends State of the Union

It’s a political tradition. Lawmakers invite someone to the State of the Union Address who has a personal stake in decisions made by the White House.

Central Coast

Furloughed Santa Barbara air traffic controller attends State of the Union

It’s a political tradition. Lawmakers invite someone to the State of the Union Address who has a personal stake in decisions made by the White House.

Feb. 8 from The 805

A local cannabis grower responds to angry residents

The coastal town of Carpinteria is a snapshot of the idyllic, quiet California life. Its perfect climate has attracted flower and avocado growers for decades.

Central Coast

A local cannabis grower responds to angry residents

The coastal town of Carpinteria is a snapshot of the idyllic, quiet California life. Its perfect climate has attracted flower and avocado growers for decades.

Feb. 8 from The 805

After the Borderline shooting, a fight for gun control

The debate over gun control and gun shows heats up in Thousands Oaks after the Borderline shooting.

Central Coast

After the Borderline shooting, a fight for gun control

The debate over gun control and gun shows heats up in Thousands Oaks after the Borderline shooting.

Feb. 1 from The 805

Could a mass shooting end gun shows in Ventura County?

Three months after a mass shooting at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, politicians, concerned residents and students are holding a forum to share their stories and call…

Central Coast

Could a mass shooting end gun shows in Ventura County?

Three months after a mass shooting at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, politicians, concerned residents and students are holding a forum to share their stories and call…

Feb. 1 from The 805

A homegrown Oxnard musician returns to awaken a quiet music scene

Jose Cano is the drummer in the band Las Cafeteras -- a group that’s gaining popularity worldwide. After years in East L.A.

Central Coast

A homegrown Oxnard musician returns to awaken a quiet music scene

Jose Cano is the drummer in the band Las Cafeteras -- a group that’s gaining popularity worldwide. After years in East L.A.

Feb. 1 from The 805

A green space built on buried bodies: The story of Cemetery Park in Ventura

A new documentary tells the story of one of Ventura’s most popular downtown parks.

Central Coast

A green space built on buried bodies: The story of Cemetery Park in Ventura

A new documentary tells the story of one of Ventura’s most popular downtown parks.

Feb. 1 from The 805

Golf from a different perspective: new doc tells the story of caddies

When it comes to the world of professional golf, caddies don’t typically get much attention.

Central Coast

Golf from a different perspective: new doc tells the story of caddies

When it comes to the world of professional golf, caddies don’t typically get much attention.

Feb. 1 from KCRW Features

Santa Barbara film 'Diving Deep' explores love, loss and the deep sea

A new documentary at the Santa Barbara Film Festival tells the story of local resident and beloved ocean filmmaker Mike DeGruy, a man who explored our world’s oceans and brought the…

Environment

Santa Barbara film 'Diving Deep' explores love, loss and the deep sea

A new documentary at the Santa Barbara Film Festival tells the story of local resident and beloved ocean filmmaker Mike DeGruy, a man who explored our world’s oceans and brought the…

Jan. 30 from KCRW Features

California seaweed farmers test the waters

People throw around the term “farm-to-table” when talking about cooking with locally grown produce.

Food and Drink

California seaweed farmers test the waters

People throw around the term “farm-to-table” when talking about cooking with locally grown produce.

Jan. 29 from KCRW Features

‘When I get confused, I get empathetic.’ George Saunders on healing our country’s divides

Award-winning novelist George Saunders joins the UCSB Arts & Lecture series with a talk at Campbell Hall on January 28.

Central Coast

‘When I get confused, I get empathetic.’ George Saunders on healing our country’s divides

Award-winning novelist George Saunders joins the UCSB Arts & Lecture series with a talk at Campbell Hall on January 28.

Jan. 25 from The 805

50 years later, Santa Barbara’s relationship with oil remains tense

Next week marks 50 years since an oil rig off the coast of Santa Barbara spilled 3 million gallons of crude oil into the Pacific Ocean and brought the environmental movement to the…

Central Coast

50 years later, Santa Barbara’s relationship with oil remains tense

Next week marks 50 years since an oil rig off the coast of Santa Barbara spilled 3 million gallons of crude oil into the Pacific Ocean and brought the environmental movement to the…

Jan. 25 from The 805

Edison sues Santa Barbara County over last year’s mudslides

More than 75 lawsuits have been filed against Southern California Edison for igniting the Thomas Fire back in 2017, which set the stage for deadly debris flows in Montecito.

Central Coast

Edison sues Santa Barbara County over last year’s mudslides

More than 75 lawsuits have been filed against Southern California Edison for igniting the Thomas Fire back in 2017, which set the stage for deadly debris flows in Montecito.

Jan. 25 from The 805

50 years after a massive spill, Santa Barbara remains tied to oil

Southern California’s largest utility company is suing Santa Barbara County for failing to prepare for last winter’s deadly debris flows.

Central Coast

50 years after a massive spill, Santa Barbara remains tied to oil

Southern California’s largest utility company is suing Santa Barbara County for failing to prepare for last winter’s deadly debris flows.

Jan. 25 from The 805

Central Coast

“This city shaped me,” says Santa Barbara’s newest council member

SBCC President retires amidst calls for his resignation

The complicated history of water in Santa Barbara

SB City College President retires amid racial tensions

This livestock grazes on local avocado and lemon orchards

A small coastal town fights the growing stench — and footprint — of cannabis

‘Spoons: A Santa Barbara Story’ closes the Santa Barbara Film Fest

Furloughed Santa Barbara air traffic controller attends State of the Union

A local cannabis grower responds to angry residents

After the Borderline shooting, a fight for gun control

Could a mass shooting end gun shows in Ventura County?

A homegrown Oxnard musician returns to awaken a quiet music scene

A green space built on buried bodies: The story of Cemetery Park in Ventura

Golf from a different perspective: new doc tells the story of caddies

Santa Barbara film 'Diving Deep' explores love, loss and the deep sea

California seaweed farmers test the waters

‘When I get confused, I get empathetic.’ George Saunders on healing our country’s divides

50 years later, Santa Barbara’s relationship with oil remains tense

Edison sues Santa Barbara County over last year’s mudslides

50 years after a massive spill, Santa Barbara remains tied to oil

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