KCSB-FM is a non-commercial educational (NCE) radio station broadcasting at 91.9 MHz FM. Licensed to the Regents of the University of California, it serves the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) campus and the wider Santa Barbara, California community.
KCSB-FM operates primarily as a student-run organization, offering a diverse array of programming that includes independent music across various genres, local and national news, public affairs discussions, cultural shows, and educational content. Its mission emphasizes providing an alternative media outlet and a forum for voices and perspectives often underrepresented in mainstream media.
The station's origins trace back to 1962, when it began as a carrier current station broadcasting only within the UCSB dormitories. It received its full Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license to broadcast on the FM band in 1967, significantly expanding its reach to the greater Santa Barbara area.
As a non-commercial station, KCSB-FM is primarily supported by UCSB student fees, listener donations, and grants. It functions as an important training ground for students interested in media and broadcasting, while also serving as a vital community resource for independent programming and public discourse.