KCBX Top Regional News
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This is the highest number of malnourished pelicans wildlife rehabilitators have seen in this area since 2012, and they don't know why it's happening.
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This year’s theme is ‘Invest In the Earth.’
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Every 2 years California Healthy Kids Survey is released - reflecting the current well-being as reported by over 1 million middle school and high school students. It may be no surprise that the kids are not all right - and those who identify as LGBT are struggling the most. Tune in for a conversation with Dr. John Elfers and Attorney Doug Heumann, about their findings and ongoing advocacy for equity and inclusion with SLO county public schools.
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As part of Wildfire Preparedness Week in California, the Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council is holding an event May 6-8 to share information about mitigating risks and preparing for wildfires.
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On this episode, you'll learn about the Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center. Also, Agenda Breakdown's Kim Bisheff speaks with Cal Poly's Mike Latner about the upcoming election. The UCSB Library has the most extensive collection of early recordings on the West Coast. Finally, there are some changes at the San Luis Obispo County Library system.
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Jenna Tosh, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Central Coast says if the draft is finalized, 36 million people across 26 states are either certain or very likely to lose the right to receive an abortion. But, Tosh says, abortion services in California will not end.
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REACH announced an open letter today signed by government, nonprofit and community leaders endorsing Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to lead the way in revamping one of Diablo Canyon’s parcels into a clean tech innovation park.
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Governor Gavin Newsom said he’s worried about energy shortages when Diablo goes offline and he may consider trying to delay the closure.
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A state fund for part-time faculty health insurance hasn’t been increased for decades. Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed adding $200 million. New data suggests that might solve the problem of part-time faculty having to go without health insurance in some cases.
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The building will eventually be powered entirely by solar panels. The facility will also power at least 80 all-electric vehicles by 2040.
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Governor Gavin Newsom told the L.A. Times that he’s planning to ask for a share of the $6 billion in federal funds President Biden announced this month, which are meant to save nuclear plants at risk of closing.
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The latest national report on sea level rise projects the San Luis Obispo coastline will see anywhere from one to seven feet of rise by the year 2100.
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