KCBX Top Regional News
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Research published from UC Santa Barbara shows the coast of southern California was used as a dumping ground for industrial waste in the mid-1900s. Decades later, toxic chemicals and radioactive waste still exist on the ocean floor.
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The rule started on Monday after weekend rains caused unsafe burning conditions.
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Locals of San Luis Obispo County can check out not only books from their nearby library, but also seeds for their garden with the the Seed Library Program.
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We start with a series on PTSD and homelessness from KCBX reporter Amanda Wernick. KCBX’s Kim Foster speaks with NPR's Nathan Rott about California’s changing environment. Sarah Aguilar, Director of Santa Barbara County Animal Services joins host Robin Coleman on Peace, Love & Pets.
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Tune in for a conversation with Dr. Lyn Slater about her memoir, How to Be Old: Lessons in Living Boldly from the Accidental Icon. Dr. Slater is a writer, former professor, social worker, grandmother - AND - a cultural influencer and content creator who started the Accidental Icon in 2014 and grew to a loyal fan base of almost a million followers across multiple platforms.Listen Tuesdays from 1-2pm
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A camping and campfire ban at a popular beach along the Big Sur Coast will be in place for the next two years. The decision was made by the California Coastal Commission to reduce trash left behind by campers.
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In the series "Breaking the Cycle," KCBX’s Amanda Wernik tackles how PTSD and homelessness can create a reinforcing cycle. This final episode explores how a local organization is helping unhoused people in San Luis Obispo County break the cycle.
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A new state report on climate change and how it's affecting parks, like Montana De Oro, has just been released. It also looks into how to implement solutions.
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Join Fred Munroe as he speaks with guests Skye McLennan, San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (SLOIFF) Director, Cindy Kitagawa, Program and Festival Assistant and Central Coast filmmakers, Lee Kemp, Producer of Wrested Away, and Shane Stanger, Filmmaker of Good Bad Things. They will discuss filmmaking and share highlights of the upcoming festival year.Join us live Thursdays, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855.Broadcast date: 3/14/24Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
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30% of all marine mammals rescued by the Marine Mammal Center experienced some form of harassment prior to their rescue, according to a recent report from the nonprofit.
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More than $6 million in state funding is coming to San Luis Obispo. Its to clean up contaminated groundwater in the city.
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The process to apply for federal student aid is nearly impossible to navigate this year according to local colleges and high schools. Central Coast Representative Salud Carbajal convened a meeting to discuss FAFSA.
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