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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Here are the unofficial results for key Central Coast races in the 2024 primary elections.
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In the first part of her series "Breaking the Cycle," KCBX's Amanda Wernik explains what the mental disorder PTSD is and how it can lead to a cycle of homelessness.
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A Santa Barbara County Beach is closed after a massive sewage spill. Health officials are urging people to stay out of the water at Goleta Beach to avoid serious health dangers.
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February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments and impact of Black Americans throughout history. KCBX’s Amanda Wernik spoke with a local professor about their experience teaching black studies at a predominantly white university.
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The closure of Highway 1 on the Big Sur Coast has been extended further north as crews work to repair the road following two rockslides last week.
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The federal initiative targets ecologically diverse areas like San Luis Obispo, where about 70% of native vegetation has declined.
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Cleanup crews were busy on West Grand Avenue and 9th Street on Thursday, clearing debris left in the tornado's wake.
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A Central Coast nonprofit unveiled San Luis Obispo’s newest affordable housing facility. KCBX’s Amanda Wernik reports on site from Tuesday’s grand opening event.
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The weather event is forecasted to start Wednesday night in San Luis Obispo County.
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A pro surfing competition is making waves in Pismo through the week. Among the competitors is the first surfer in the US to qualify for the Olympics.