KCBX Top Regional News
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Photo by Kaizer Rangwala.New results from Santa Barbara County's point-in-time homeless count show an increase since last year.
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A new housing project in South Santa Barbara County opened earlier this month, and the 80-unit building is for individuals experiencing homelessness.
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Podcasts From KCBX
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Author and poet Shizue Seigel brings to light hidden narratives of people of color on the Central Coast, sharing class, culture and history.
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Tune in for a conversation about the mental health benefits and cultural imperative connected to being a volunteer. Currently 30% of Americans volunteer. Globally Baby boomers and Millennials account for 62% of all volunteers. Gen Zers account for just 2% of all volunteers but they report the highest % of mental health issues as demographic.Listen Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX
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Digital Democracy is the result of a collaboration between Cal Poly and CalMatters that aims to give every Californian access to information about what our lawmakers in Sacramento are doing. Al Stewart is appearing at the Cuesta CPAC with his band Empty Pockets on Saturday April 20th. He talks with KCBX's Sal Espana about history, wine, and songwriting in this interview from the KCBX archives. On Peace Love & Pets, host Robin Coleman speaks with Kristin Howland of Pacific Wildlife Care about their rehabilitation programs.
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Join Fred Munroe as he speaks with guests Jim Dantona, CEO and President of the San Luis Obispo(SLO) Chamber of Commerce, and Rachel Whalen, Workforce Development Coordinator with the SLOChamber. They will discuss how the SOAR (SLO Onboarding Assistance Resources) Program is designedto make it easier for employers to recruit and retain employees by taking a broader approach tocommunity connection and support.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation today, Thursday, between 1-2 pm.Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 781-3875
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Tune in for a conversation with Leila Zavala and Ara Castello - founding members of the Nipomo Oak Alliance and active organizers of the newly formed Central Coast Student Coalition, with the mission of providing a political home for students and young people on the Central Coast to consolidate power and effect change. A discussion about the role of the next generation in securing a future for themselves and 7 generations out.