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In a time when media consolidation is at an all-time high and many broadcasters are cutting back on quality news and public affairs reporting, KCLU stands out by offering a wide range of local and national public radio programs. Supported by the University, KCLU aims to keep the residents of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties informed, educated, and engaged in discussions about important local, regional, national, and global topics. As a nonprofit broadcaster, KCLU focuses on meeting the community's needs without the pressures of commercial interests. Additionally, KCLU benefits from the resources and high standards set by California Lutheran University, a prominent educational institution in the region.

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Trump says he will end Syria sanctions during Saudi visit marked by big money deals

1 day ago | kclu.org | Aya Batrawy |Franco Ordoñez

Updated May 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM PDTRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Trump on Tuesday said he would order an end to sanctions on Syria in place since 1979, and the White House said he would briefly meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Thursday, a dramatic about-turn in U.S. policy toward a man who until recently led a group the United States labeled a terrorist organization.
White House welcomes Afrikaners to the U.S., but drops protection for Afghan allies

1 day ago | kclu.org | Quil Lawrence |Tom Bowman

As many as 9,000 Afghan refugees are at risk of deportation, as the Trump administration has ended the temporary protected status (TPS) that allowed them to stay in the U.S. legally. The White House says their country is no longer dangerous for them, a contention that confounds Afghanistan watchers. "It's a death penalty for them if they return," said Zia Ghafoori, who worked as an interpreter in combat with U.S. Army Special Forces from 2002 to 2014.
Major League Baseball lifts lifetime ban on Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson

1 day ago | kclu.org | Russell Lewis

The commissioner of Major League Baseball has removed Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson and 15 other deceased players from the sport's permanent ineligibility list. The move clears the way for Rose, Jackson and others to potentially be voted into the Hall of Fame. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred made the decision after the Rose family filed an application to change the policy following Rose's death last year at age 83.
The tiny concerts making a big environmental impact

2 days ago | kclu.org | Caroline Feraday

The musicians from Dustbowl Revival are playing to a packed audience, old and young, at this natural amphitheater surrounded by woodlands and wildlife in the Santa Monica Mountains. This is the first of a musical summer series of concerts held here over the summer, called Tiny Porch Concerts, which are held at the Peter Strauss Ranch Park.
The unique and adventurous program making commercial diving accessible to the next generation

5 days ago | kclu.org | Caroline Feraday

Passers-by on Sterns Wharf probably don’t notice this small group of divers at one side. They are scaling the side of the pier, in full commercial diving gear, and all we can hear from the Wharf is the sound of them breathing underwater, because the microphone in their helmet is wired to a box on the surface. Bubbles come up above each diver as they descend underwater, then a couple of minutes later, there are some flashes of light and the bubbles change color.
Biggest food drive of the year aims to Stamp Out Hunger in Ventura County and beyond

5 days ago | kclu.org | Caroline Feraday

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has letter carriers collecting bags of donated food along their routes. "This is the single biggest food drive for Ventura County every year," explained Monica White, the President and CEO of Food Share Ventura County, who partner on the food drive to sort and distribute the food to those facing hunger in our community. White says the need in our community is as pressing as ever. "One in four in Ventura County are facing food insecurity.
Appointment of the new Pope celebrated in the Tri-Counties

6 days ago | kclu.org | Caroline Feraday

Pope Leo XIV is a former missionary – and his background is not lost on Father Eduardo Pruneda, the associate pastor at the Mission Basilica San Buenaventura in Ventura. "He was working as a missionary in Peru for 20 years. He worked in Chicago, so he knows the big communities in our country, but then also for the world," said Father Eduardo.
Ventura County wraps up debris removal efforts for properties destroyed by the Mountain Fire

6 days ago | kclu.org | Lance Orozco

It’s been a long six months for Stu Hoffman, and his wife. On November 6, the Mountain Fire roared through Ventura County, destroying 181 houses. Their West Highland Drive home was one of them. But, they’ve reached an important step in their efforts to rebuild. The debris has been removed from their lot, and the property has been certified as safe to rebuild. "The lot's cleared, and eveything's okay to go on the site and start prepping the site," said Hoffman.
Remains of missing Ventura County couple found off of Conejo Valley trails

6 days ago | kclu.org | Lance Orozco

The remains of a Ventura County couple which disappeared last year have been found off of a trail in the Conejo Valley, and the deaths are being investigated as homicidesJose and Stephanie Perez of Simi Valley disappeared last July. On May 4, a hiker discovered human remains off of Sunrise and Autumn Trails in Thousand Oaks. The spot is in the hills between Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley, just east of Highway 23.
A six-day-long food and drink festival is returning to Santa Barbara

1 week ago | kclu.org | Caroline Feraday

Chef John Beasley is shucking oysters to put together a platter at Clark’s in Montecito. He’s shucked thousands of them in his career and makes it look easy. Now, as part of the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience, he’s teaching others how to shuck. "A lot of times people are afraid of them, or have a love-hate relationship, or hear a bad story about them, but they're a wonderful, wonderful food," said Beasley.