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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

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Gift of kidney by Santa Barbara man to co-worker highlights need for organ donations

3/12/2010 10:03am    Download MP3  

There are more than 100,000 men, women, and children currently on organ transplant waiting lists in the United States, with an estimated 18 people on that list dying every day because a donor isn't found in time. KCLU's Lance Orozco looks at the organ transplant issue through the eyes of a kidney donor, and recipient in Santa Barbara, as part of our "Health Dialogues" series.



Chronic pain a problem for an estimated 50 to 90 million Americans

3/11/2010 10:12am    Download MP3  

If you have recurring backaches, soreness in your legs, or migraine headaches, you may be among the 50 to 90 million Americans hit by chronic pain. KCLU's Lance Orozco looks at what's being called a "silent epidemic"...in the latest in our periodic series of health reports called "Health Dialogues".



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Violence Spurs Calls To Rein In The Repo Man   

If you don't make your car payments, someone can be hired to repossess it. They might tow it from your driveway or a parking lot. But sometimes repo men go further, breaking into people's garages or homes. Fights can break out. People get hurt, and some have even been killed, prompting some groups to call for greater regulation.

Taliban: Kandahar Bombings 'Warning' To NATO   

Deadly bomb attacks in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar were a warning to NATO's top general that the Taliban are ready for a coming offensive in their heartland, the insurgents said Sunday.

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