Join host Lata Murti as she speaks with guests Rob Himoto, President of the Santa Maria Valley Railroad, and Shelley Klein, Curator of the Santa Maria Valley Historical Society. They will discuss the history of the Central Coast, its development, and current efforts to preserve this rich past.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.Broadcast date: 1/25/24Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.

Join Kris Kington Barker as she speaks with guests Phyllis Davies and Dr. Tim LaSalle. Phyllis is a long-time Centra Coast local and international activist. Phyllis has traveled alone all over the U.S. and in 61 foreign countries supporting women and promoting sustainable agriculture. Tim is a former Cal Poly professor, a lifelong resident of SLO County, and live long activist. He is the co-founder of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture & Resilient Systems at CSU Chico and a Board Member of Groundswell International. They will discuss the urgent need to increase the spread of regenerative farming practices and the important work of Groundswell International.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.Broadcast date: 1/18/24Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.

Join host Fred Munroe as he speaks with guests from the San Luis Obispo County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (SLONAACP), Tobin Johnson, President and Irv Hepner, Branch Legal Redress Chair, with the SLONAACP, as well as Isaac Garrett, Vice President with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara (MLKSB). Fred will also talk with MLKSB student poetry contest awardee, Evelyn Calkins. Together they will discuss the importance of the MLK holiday, and the mission of MLKSB to foster positive relationships between the many diverse groups of their community.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. Broadcast date: 1/11/24Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.

Join Fred Munroe as he speaks with guests from Transitions Mental Health Association (TMHA), Trista Ochoa, Behavioral Health Navigation Program Manager, Brooke Klever, Lead Behavioral Health Navigator, and Lauryn Mineta, Intern. They will discuss how they are working to address the crisis in mental health among teen girls by launching a series of support groups funded by a grant provided by The Women’s Legacy Fund through The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation today, Thursday, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855.Broadcast date: 12/14/2023Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.

Join Mario Espinoza-Kulick as he speaks with guests from the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department, including County Health Officer and Public Health Director Dr. Penny Borenstein and Director of Environmental Health Services Pete Hague as they celebrate their 100th-anniversary protecting public health on the Central Coast.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation today, Thursday, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855.Broadcast date: 12/7/23Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.

Join Kris Kington Barker as she speaks with Brynn Albanese, a well-known Central Coast musician now using her music as medicine as a Certified Music Practitioner and End of Life Doula. They will discuss what led to the founding of Pneuma Melodies, and the use of therapeutic music.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.Broadcast date: 11/30/23Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.

Join host Lata Murti as she speaks with guests from Meals that Connect, Brandee Puett, Resource Manager, and volunteers, Ty Griffin and Laura Kirschner. They will discuss the impact of Meals That Connect on seniors and the community, and how individuals can get involved, volunteer, or donate.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.Broadcast date: 11/15/23Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.

Join Fred Munroe as he speaks with guests from the Paso Robles Youth Arts Center, Ann Berry-Gallegos, Executive Director, Amanda Gonzalez, Lead Instructor, and Cynthia Chaillie-Marchant, Public Relations Consultant. They will discuss their efforts to expand their work providing children with the opportunity to participate in a variety of art programs, and enrich their lives through art, and in doing so allow students to find their voices and selves.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation today, Thursday, between 1-2 p.m. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855.Broadcast date: 11/9/2023Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.

Join Fred Munroe as he speaks with guests with the Paso Robles CAB (Cabernet and Bordeaux) Collective (PRCC), Linda Parker Sanpei, Executive Director Paso Robles CAB, and Caine Thompson, Managing Director, Robert Hall Winery. They will discuss the study that they recently released that outlines a plan for a sustainable future amid climate change for the wine industry.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation today, Thursday, between 1-2 p.m. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855.Broadcast date: 11/2/23Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.

Join Kris Kington Barker as she speaks with Maxine Kozler, Executive Director of Mission Community Services Corporation (MCSC) and the Women’s Business Center, and Small Business Consultants, Brant Myers, and Gabe Quiroz. They will discuss how MCSC provides technical assistance services and enhances local economic development.Broadcast date: 10/26/23Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.