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This week, KCBX News presents a pre-election forum with three candidates running for San Luis Obispo City Council: Brett Cross, Emily Francis, and Michelle Shoresman.
Referred to as the “Big One,” the 1906 earthquake left an indelible mark in the minds of Californians and has left many wondering about the next one. Vicki Gonzalez of CapRadio's Insight speaks with UC Davis Geology Professor Mike Oskin about his research on earthquakes. Then KCBX’s Gabriela Fernan…
The restart of offshore oil production along the Central Coast has sparked a growing legal and political battle over whose authority it is to regulate the project. KCBX’s Gabriela Fernandez spoke with UC Santa Barbara political science professor Paasha Mahdavi about his research on the matter. Then…
Communities like SLO County are studying the feasibility of desalination given ongoing climate impacts. Dr. David Jassby a UCLA civil and environmental engineering professor discusses the potential of desalination. Then, State Senator John Laird talks about a bill that would bring back local fundin…
Cal Poly Dining Services Chef Arthur Dulin talks about his recent award and going for gold at next year's National Association of College & University Food Services Challenge. From bagels to cookies, San Luis Obispo baker Michael Milch talks about baking the foods he loves– gluten free. And Joh…
We hear about one of the last standing Juke Joints in the country, Teddy’s Juke Joint near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We revisit two interviews, one from BookWaves producer Brian Reynolds with award winning author Susan Straight on her latest book Sacrament. Then RaiseUp Radio producer Julie Lynem spe…
El Niño is poised to impact the climate globally and potentially along the Central Coast. The San Luis Obispo Music and Arts Festival by Festival Mozaic is set to return this week. And, the Santa Barbara News-Press is back! We’ll hear how the paper has been rebuilding its newsroom.
San Luis Obispo is changing the way it elects city council members. A whitepaper out of UCSB argues PG&E is overcharging ratepayers. We wrap up with winemakers from Turley Cellars and Radial Estate.
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