KCBX Top Regional News
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Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, there has been a "critical blood shortage," including on the Central Coast. To try to address this, the nonprofit Vitalant is hosting a series of blood drives in the area this month.
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UCSB housing has not kept up with the increase in student enrollment.
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Jordan Menzel spent the better part of 2 decades in what seemed like a series of failed starts, or stabs at life. But instead he discovered each perceived misstep was actually a path to mental wellness and stability. Tune in for a conversation about one man's ordinary journey to an unexpected opportunity and self-discovery.
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Supported by the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism, KCBX's Rachel Showalter explores the reasons for the poor air quality on the Nipomo Mesa and how it impacts the people who breathe it every day.
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Two new books from Central Coast authors shed light on Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan's legacyLocal authors Gordon Fuglie and Victoria Kastner have new books out profiling trailblazing architect Julia Morgan’s life and work.
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Over the past two weeks, young people from all over Monterey County have been participating in a new camp called Exploradores de Monterey, which staff say is an evolution of a long-running summer program in the area called Los Niños.
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This week saw three separate legislative victories for Central Coast’s Democratic Congressman Salud Carbajal on homelessness, immigration and inflation.
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In the heart of the Salinas Valley, there’s an arts and cultural enrichment center called Sol Treasures. Every summer, they host a children's art camp to inspire kids of South Monterey County to learn and grow in the world of art.
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Join host Kris Kington-Barker as she speaks with guests Michelle Houston, local business owner, and Misty Reitner-Cameron, artist. Both are committee members with the Women’s Legacy Fund. They will discuss the work of the San Luis Obispo Community Foundation, and how the Women’s Legacy Fund supports women and girls in our community.You are invited to listen, learn and participate in the conversation, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855 or email questions to voices@kcbx.org.Broadcast date: 7/28/22Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
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The City Council ad hoc Housing Crisis Committee is looking for solutions.
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Yesterday outside the Pacific, Gas, and Electric’s office in San Luis Obispo, solar supporters, workers, and climate activists met to protest new changes that could come to solar panel owners in California.
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This weekend, the Henry Miller Memorial Library will host this year's BiG SuRCuS, an immersive cabaret performance whose creators say reflects the creativity and wildness of Big Sur.
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