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Despite relatively low numbers, tuberculosis cases in the County have reached double digits for the first time in over a decade.
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The US Environmental Protection Agency announced a ban this week on Asbestos, a mineral fiber that is linked to multiple types of cancer when inhaled.
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A Santa Barbara County Beach is closed after a massive sewage spill. Health officials are urging people to stay out of the water at Goleta Beach to avoid serious health dangers.
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A new test to find out the level of synthetic chemicals, or PFAS, in a person's blood is now available here on the central coast.
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UCSB researcher Kyle Emery said giant kelp is an extremely important foundation species for the food web on our sandy beaches.
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The central coast is home to the highest number of Western monarch butterflies, according to an annual count. But, the good news is tempered by the fact that the monarch butterfly’s population continues to decline across the United States.
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Two Cal Poly professors have patented software that aims to detect wildfires early to stop the spread. The team created an algorithm that detects heat near power lines.
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The holiday season can be a joyful time for many — but not for everyone. Calls to a local mental health hotline are reportedly to getting more distressed during this time.
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Central Coast scientists marched with picket signs in San Luis Obispo today. They are state employees participating in a 3-day ‘Defiance for Science’ strike.
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What happens when it gets dark earlier in the “happiest city in America”? With the end of daylight savings, many in San Luis Obispo may start to feel the winter blues.
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UCSB researcher Paige Harris wants to know if the benefits of exercise help foster positive social interactions, too.
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Una persona puede hacer muchos intentos para salir de un matrimonio abusivo, especialmente si tiene hijos. Pero a veces la necesidad de proteger a los niños hace que la salida sea aún más necesaria. En el último episodio de esta serie de tres partes, la reportera de KCBX, Melanie Senn, habla con una sobreviviente local sobre lo que le costó salir finalmente.