Join Mario Espinoza-Kulick as he speaks with guests Cortney Haile, Executive Director with R.A.C.E. Matters SLO, Mayor Erica Stewart, with the City of San Luis Obispo, and Roberta Richey-Hamilton, Los Angeles Transplant (of 8 years now), and has worked in Entertainment to Insurance and now Higher Education. They will discuss the cultural and community significance of Black hair, and the upcoming grand opening of Texture, a new salon and event space opening in San Luis Obispo.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation on Thursday, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855,Broadcast date: 6/1/23Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.

Meet Dr. Codie Place for a conversation about psychoactive drugs in mental health care, medical management and social use

(air date 6-22-23) Robin Coleman, host of Peace Love & Pets, speaks with Jeff Dobbs of Turtle & Tortoise Sanctuary of Arroyo Grande.

Join Kris Kington Barker as she speaks with guests with The Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County (CFSLO), Heidi McPherson, Chief Executive Officer and board member, Jeff Buckingham. They will talk about the history of CFSLO, and work over the past 25 years, as well as the year-long series of events and communication strategies to showcase their historic work.Broadcast date: 5/25/23Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.

Preparing for the WorstLife is full of expected and unexpected challenges - a conversation about the skills needed to respond in healthy and productive ways and to maintain mental wellness.

After years of planning, the Atascadero City Council has finally given the green light to a project that will bring major upgrades to the downtown area.

UC Santa Barbara researchers released a new study looking at the most equitable ways California can reach carbon neutrality by 2045.

On this episode of Issues & Ideas, learn about turtles and tortoises, the SLO County History Museum, and freshly made pretzels.

The Lompoc City Council voted last week to ban overnight parking in certain areas of the city.

An outbreak of bird flu has killed California condors in Arizona and Utah. The USDA has approved an emergency vaccine in response.