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A Black WWII Regiment, comedian Paula Poundstone, and San Marcos High Schools Health Career Academy

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54th Coast Artillery Regiment

During WWII, an all Black Coast Artillery Regiment helped protect the Central Coast, but their story has been largely forgotten. Military historian Erik Brun talks about the search for more information about this important part of SLO County history.

Paula Poundstone

Comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her role on NPRs ‘Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me’. She talks with KCBXs Marisa Waddell ahead of her upcoming shows on the Central Coast.

San Marcos High School

San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara County recently received a grant to expand their Health Careers Academy. Contributor Beth Thornton talked with the academy director and a high school student in the program. https://www.smhealthacademy.org

Carol started as a newsroom volunteer at KCBX in the summer of 2017, inspired by her daughter's internship with KCBX News. She joined the KCBX staff in 2018 as a substitute host, and became the local host for Morning Edition in 2020.