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Weeknights at 8:00, KCLU brings you an international perspective on news, politics and culture from the BBC. Recognized as one of the leading news and public affairs broadcasts in Britain, The World Today features in-depth news, interviews and on-the-spot reports.

When international events demand additional understanding, KCLU listeners can depend on the worldwide resources of the BBC World Service.

The relaxed, friendly style of The World Today is the perfect way to catch up on the news you may have missed during the workday, weeknights at 8:00 on KCLU.

KCLU big winner at Golden Mikes

KCLU won five Golden Mikes for news excellence at the Radio & Television News Association of Southern California's 60th Annual Golden Mike Awards in Universal City.

KCLU was the only winner from Ventura or Santa Barbara County, and won more than any other small market station. All the radio and television stations in the two counties compete in the "Division B" small stations category.

KCLU has now won more than 60 Golden Mikes since 2001.

KCLU Local News

Santa Barbara students learn about sustainability, nutrition through school gardens

3/10/2010 11:40am    Download MP3  

Some local schoolchildren are learning firsthand that while we might buy fruit, and vegetables from the supermarket, it really comes from the ground. KCLU's Lance Orozco reports from a Santa Barbara elementary school campus which can now boast it has its own student designed, and built gardens as part of a community program.



Couple impacted by Sudden Infant Death Syndrome starts foundation to help others

3/9/2010 12:08pm    Download MP3  

A Ventura County couple which lost a baby to SIDS is helping others facing similar losses, through a support foundation they've created. KCLU's Lance Orozco has the story.



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'Jihad Jane' Creates A Calamity For Authorities   

In online chat rooms, she called herself "Jihad Jane." Her real name is Colleen LaRose. And she represents law enforcement's worst nightmare. A petite, 46-year-old blond from the leafy suburbs of Philadelphia, she is what investigators worry is the new face of terrorism.

Senate Approves Measure To Extend Jobless Benefits   

The legislation would give months of continued jobless checks to people who have been out of work for more than half a year and help the unemployed pay for health insurance. The 62-36 vote came over protests from conservatives who say the bill adds too much to the $12.5 trillion national debt.

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