Air Date: 9-26-22. Community Organizer Quinn Brady talks about running a local, grassroots political campaign. SLO County Public Library's Monique Matta speaks about the library's Adult Services. At the Peace Academy Summer Camp, the students learn about culture and science through food.

Join host Mario Espinoza-Kulick as he speaks with guests Dusty Colyer-Worth, Executive Director with the GALA Pride and Diversity Center, Maryam Guiahi, MD, with Planned Parenthood, and Jenny Taranto, MSN, RN, and PHN with the County of San Luis Obispo. They will discuss the ongoing monkeypox (MPX) outbreak.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: 10/6/22Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.

Air Date: 10-04-22As a people, we are only as strong as our most vulnerable citizen. Tune in for a conversation with Dr. Michael McGee, psychiatrist, author, recovery specialist and board member of Hope's Villages, SLO, about their pledge to end homelessness. What are we willing to do as a community to ensure the best for each citizen?

The oil company behind the Refugio Beach oil spill will pay $230 million in a settlement for a class-action lawsuit brought by fishermen and residents affected by the spill.

This week, the SLO County Board of Supervisors assembled the Citizens Homelessness Accountability Commission to monitor their 5-year plan to reduce homelessness by 50 percent.

The explosive growth of Paso Robles’ wine industry since the 1990’s is often touted as a major economic success story on the Central Coast. But some benefit from this more than others, as lower-income families struggle making enough to live in Paso Robles — if they can afford it at all.

Maintaining long-term relationships requires an ability to adjust and adapt to the ever-changing lives of those we love. Although theses changes can be a wonderful boost to the individual as they develop and grow - it also comes at a cost to the consistency of the relationship. Learning to navigate both is part of our journey.

The Santa Margarita Fire Department is receiving a $10,000 wildfire safety grant provided by PG&E and the California Fire Foundation to help strengthen disaster response along the central coast.

The Kristin Smart murder trial is getting closer to a verdict, as the prosecution has now rested its case.