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Amanda Wernik
ReporterKCBX Reporter Amanda Wernik graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a BS in Journalism. Amanda is currently a fellow with the USC Center for Health Journalism, completing a data fellowship that will result in a news feature series to air on KCBX in the winter of 2024.
In her free time, she enjoys surfing, listening to podcasts, taking her dog on long walks, and fronting her own rock band, Kiwi Kannibal.
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San Luis Obispo police are investigating a series of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes that targeted downtown businesses this week.
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An Indigenous women's group, Medicine Wheel Ride, is coming to the Central Coast on Thursday to raise awareness about missing and murdered Native American women nationwide.
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The City of Santa Maria is building a new Japanese Community Center. Its meant to honor Japanese migrants who helped develop the region’s agriculture.
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Central Coast representatives have publicly endorsed Kamala Harris as the next Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden announced Sunday he will not seek reelection on the November ballot.
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The San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport announced the return of direct flights to Las Vegas.
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Environmentalists warn that recent sewage spills off the coast of San Luis Obispo County could have lasting effects on local marine life.
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This week CNN named San Luis Obispo as one of the top ten places to visit in America. The television network evaluated small, lesser-known cities with unique personalities.
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Some groups that oppose extending Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant’s license are concerned that taxpayers will be on the hook for a large chunk of a $400 million loan to keep the plant running. California lawmakers agreed to the loan earlier this week.
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The City of Santa Barbara is addressing the increase in homelessness countywide by opening a new support center in the downtown area. The new FARO Center offers housing assistance, job support, and mental health services.
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Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to restore funding this week that gives library card users free entry into state parks.