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California Army National Guard, Major General Laura Yeager recounts her incredible 36-year active duty career that includes becoming the first female Division Commander in the history of the U.S. Army

KCBX's Bettina Swigger speaks with Downtown Santa Barbara's Robin Elander about changes that are occurring in each city's core. Voters in Morro Bay will be choosing a new City Council member in June, and KCBX's Tom Wilmer spoke with the candidates. Festival Mozaic's Lloyd Tanner talks with KCBX's Dr. Consuelo Meux about the upcoming summer concert season.

The potential for connections are limitless - and yet we just keep expanding loneliness. Social media is not really about being social - it's a platform for selling products and creating more consumers, under the guise of building community. And yet - we can't seem to tear ourselves away. Tune in Tuesday at 2 for a conversation with the Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett and guests, about their struggles with being involved in social media and their successful retreats from the virtual world. Your calls will be welcomed and encouraged.

The Mesa Trail at UC Santa Barbara is now open to the public, offering trails for recreation and opportunities for education. Author Dr. Doug Garland talks about his new book "The Tall Poppy Syndrome". Major General Laura Yeager retires after 36 years of service. Learn about mushrooms as Fr. Ian goes exploring in the wild with an expert and visits with two home mushroom growers.

Much of the conversation centered around a need for permanent cohousing community villages.

Join host Mario Espinoza-Kulick as he honors the American civil rights hero, Cesar Chavez. Mario will be joined by Marc Grossman, longtime press secretary, speechwriter and personal aide to Cesar Chavez, and spokesperson for the Cesar Chavez Foundation and the United Farm Workers (UFW), and Bonita Villalobos Rivera, National Vice President and UFW Operations Manager for the Central Coast. They will discuss the history of Cesar Chavez and how the legacy of Chavez continues today.You are invited to listen, learn and participate in the conversation, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855 or email questions to voices@kcbx.org.

Historian Jim Gregory shares insights about the internment of Arroyo Grande citizens of Japanese descent following Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066 in February, 1942.

In today's KCBX News Update: There's an ocean advisory on the Central Coast ocean after the area's rainstorm, Cal Poly has dropped its mask requirement and Santa Barbara County inmates are once again receiving in-person education.

According to a Georgetown University study - summer employment is good for students of all ages. Summer work helps to boost confidence, teach money management, improves social skills and builds resumes. Of the best jobs, Camp Counselor, Swim Instructor and Lifeguard were in the top 5. So why are young people steering away from these important experiences? Tune in for a conversation with the Reluctant Therapist and guests about the benefits of a summer at camp for kids, counselors and parents. Y

Join host Mario Espinoza-Kulick as he speaks with guests C.R. Lara, President of the Latino Outreach Council, and Victoria Condor-Williams, community activist. They will discuss the meaning of Cinco de Mayo and share insights into Latinx culture.You are invited to listen, learn and participate in the conversation, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855 or email questions to voices@kcbx.org.Broadcast date: 5/5/22Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.