Central Coast Voices

KCBX

How is the Central Coast evolving, and what does it mean for your community? Central Coast Voices is KCBX's weekly conversation about the decisions shaping life in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and southern Monterey Counties. We spotlight local leaders, advocates, and neighbors who are working to make life in our region better for all of us. We give you a seat at the table to discuss topics from healthcare access and neighborhood design to our local economy and schools. Your hosts Mario Espinoza-Kulick, Kris Kington-Barker, Lata Murti, Fred Munroe, and Bettina Swigger invite you to join the conversation. To participate, call 805-781-3875 during the program or email voices@kcbx.org.

  1. 4d ago

    CenCal’s New Member Navigation Hub Helps Maintain Local Health Coverage

    CenCal Health, serving more than 220,000 Medi-Cal members in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, recently launched Central Coast Coverage. The member navigation hub helps members understand Medi-Cal renewal and eligibility changes by providing education and support with submitting forms and necessary information on time. Dr. Van Do-Reynoso, Chief Health Equity Officer at CenCal Health, and Dr. Lisa Brabo, CEO of Family Service Agency, join host Lata Murti to discuss this new and important online resource.Listen Thursdays from 1-2 P.M. on KCBX

  2. Oct 22

    What the future holds for the senior center in Paso Robles

    Paso Robles has more residents over 65 than the statewide and national averages. The Senior Center, established in 2002, provides vital services for many. In June 2026, the city awarded oversight of operations of the Paso Robles Senior Center to CAPSLO. Host Kris Kington Barker talks with Lawren Ramos, Community Services Program Director for CAPSLO, and Laura DeLoye, Paso Robles Senior Center Manager, about what CAPSLO is doing to guide this transition, and it's hope for the future.Listen Thursdays from 1-2 P.M. On KCBX

  3. Oct 15

    Arts and Humanities Unite Us

    October is National Arts and Humanities Month, and this year’s theme is “Stories Unite Us." Host Bettina Swigger will talk with SLO Museum of Art Executive Director Leann Standish about the Museum's plans for expansion and their arts education efforts. Then Roberto de Leon, Advanced English Teacher at Laguna Middle School, will share stories about how young people's lives can be transformed by creativity. Finally, Missy Reitner-Cameron, artist and founder of The Bunker, will talk about the importance of making space for art and artists and her creative journey.

  4. Oct 15

    Corazón del Pueblo Youth and Latine/x Heritage Month

    Executive Director Esmeralda Garcia and a member of Corazón del Pueblo Cultural and Creative Arts Center of the Santa Maria Valley join host Lata Murti to talk about the organization, its recent and upcoming projects, and what Latine/x Heritage Month means to Latine/x and Indigenous Mixteco youth at this moment.Listen Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. On KCBX

  5. Oct 1

    Local Sustainability Efforts and the Bioneers Conference

    Join host Dr. Mario Espinoza-Kulick for a conversation about the 2026 Central Coast Bioneers Conference and the local leaders working to create more environmentally sustainable and socially just communities. Guests will discuss how this year’s conference is centered around innovative approaches to environmental conservation, including the role of Legal Observers in protecting the right to protest, and how local action can respond to some of today’s most pressing environmental and social challenges.We invite you to listen, learn and participate with your calls Thursdays from 1-2 p. m. on KCBX

  6. Sep 23

    2026/27 Cal Poly Arts Season

    Cal Poly Arts Director Molly Clark and Programming and Development Manager Coralee Wagenhurst join host Lata Murti to talk about the season's upcoming performances, including Ballet Folklorico de Mexico and musicals Beetlejuice and SIX.

  7. Sep 17

    Your life. Your death. Your choice.

    Mark Greenburg, Executive Director of End of Life Choice California, will join host Kris Kington Barker to discuss the nonprofit and the services it offers related to legal end-of-life choices in California. They will explore why these choices matter and how individuals can communicate their personal preferences effectively. Additionally, volunteer Gia Sandell will participate in the discussion to share her personal story about medical aid in dying.Listen to Central Coast Voices Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. on KCBX

  8. Aug 27

    Best of Central Coast Voices-Family Care Network

    Today on this Best of Central Coast Voices, host Fred Munroe will be talking with the folks from the Family Care Network. Join Fred as we learn more about the role of the Family Care Network and it’s work supporting the efforts of parents within our community .Listen Thursday from 1-2pm on KCBX and on the KCBX App.

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How is the Central Coast evolving, and what does it mean for your community? Central Coast Voices is KCBX's weekly conversation about the decisions shaping life in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and southern Monterey Counties. We spotlight local leaders, advocates, and neighbors who are working to make life in our region better for all of us. We give you a seat at the table to discuss topics from healthcare access and neighborhood design to our local economy and schools. Your hosts Mario Espinoza-Kulick, Kris Kington-Barker, Lata Murti, Fred Munroe, and Bettina Swigger invite you to join the conversation. To participate, call 805-781-3875 during the program or email voices@kcbx.org.

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