Central Coast

On today’s program, we hear from the new head of a local group that works to address food insecurity on the Central Coast… Wine Country producer Mira Honeycutt sits down with Alma Rosa Winery's Samra Morris to talk about winemaking on the Central Coast... and Father Ian takes listeners to a stunning fruit ranch and wedding venue for a look at seasonal pears in his segment, Playing with Food.

A new analysis found thousands of idle oil and gas wells in California are located close to schools, hospitals and parks, including dozens on the Central Coast.

Bird enthusiasts from across California and beyond came to the Central Coast this week for the annual Morro Bay Bird Festival. It's a chance for birders to enjoy the coastal scenery and spot rare, migrating species.

Central Coast leaders and immigration advocates gathered outside the Santa Maria ICE facility Friday calling attention to what they describe as a sharp surge in immigration enforcement during the holiday week.

A powerful storm system continues to affect the Central Coast bringing heavy rain, localized flooding and travel disruptions during the busy holiday week. One of the biggest impacts was at the Santa Barbara Airport, where persistent rainfall caused significant flooding on the airfield and operations were mandated to temporarily shut down.

As the holiday season continues this week, a powerful winter storm is lining up to impact the Central Coast bringing threats of heavy rain, flooding and strong winds. The National Weather Service has issued multiple warnings across the region.

Colectivo Mariposa 805 is a community-led organization giving mutual aid to families affected by immigration enforcement activity. The group is based in Santa Maria and serves over 70 families in the cities of Santa Maria and Guadalupe, and the unincorporated community of Nipomo.

A proposed bipartisan bill is aiming to make it easier for disabled U.S veterans to get housing assistance. U.S. representatives Salud Carbajal and Lloyd Smucker reintroduced the bipartisan bill last week.

The debate around Proposition 50 continues as San Luis Obispo County voters consider their choices in California’s Special Election. Meanwhile, the San Luis Obispo County chapter of the Democratic Party has endorsed a ‘yes’ vote on Proposition 50, while SLO's district attorney along with 29 other district attorneys in the state oppose the measure.

If you’re heading to the beach before Wednesday, expect bigger waves on the Central Coast. The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazard Statement because of strong winds generated by Hurricane Narda, off the coast of Mexico.