Erick Gabriel News Today

Smaller communities have a problem in common with the town of Mount Carmel — that being excessive speed on city streets.

The Mount Carmel Board of Mayor and Alderman discussed ways to address speeding concerns within the town at its last workshop.

Betsey Nash, KCBX's Grape Nut, talks with Kathy Joseph of Fiddlehead Cellars about making wine in the Santa Rita Hills. In the final episode of In Between, we explore the thriving drag scene in SLO County. The Solvang City Council reverses its denial of Pride banners. Fr. Ian learns how to make tortillas on Playing With Food.

The SLO Symphony’s brand-new executive director, Rachel Sabalboro, talks about her vision for the orchestra and how it serves the community with its educational programs. Author Kathy Mastako talks about her book The Lighthouse at Point San Luis. In the 6th episode of In Between, LGBTQ+ people of color in SLO County share how the community can go beyond safe spaces to create \“brave\” spaces. Wine 4 Paws is a fundraiser, and on April 22-23, over 80 wine, cider, and olive oil producers thro...

SLO Rep, formerly the SLO Little Theatre, is looking forward to a new home in the soon to be built Cultural Arts District. The SLO Chamber of Commerce's Jim Dantona discusses family friendly workplaces with Ty and Trudie Safreno of Trust Automation. In the 5th episode of our 8 part series 'In Between', reporter Erick Gabriel takes a look at workplace discrimination. KCBX's Gabriela Fernandez profiles two women who are championing more sustainable ways to shop.

Author and journalist Katya Cengel talks about the paperback release of From Chernobyl with Love: Reporting from the Ruins of the Soviet Union. The Grape Nut, Betsey Nash shares some highlights of the recent SLO Coast Wine Classic. In the 4th in the 8 part series “In Between”, we'll explore the local need for access to gender affirming care. An international team of audio producers want to tell the story of Ella Young, the “godmother of the Dunites". The San Luis Obispo Food Bank...

Someone taking the hormone estrogen could experience breast growth and other feminizing effects, while a person taking testosterone might experience masculine traits like facial and body hair growth or a deeper voice.

Derek Johnson, SLO’s City Manager, talks about the Cultural Arts District Parking Structure, which is scheduled to break ground soon. On this episode of 'In Between', you'll hear stories from Queer and Trans people of color in San Luis Obispo County, and the growing need for queer affirming spaces for mental healthcare. An exhibit at Santa Barbara’s Museum of Natural History recognizes early women botanical illustrators. You'll go along as Father Ian visits The Bridge Caf...

We’ll explore Animal Welfare on the Central Coast. You'll hear stories of Queer and Trans People of Color in SLO County. We’ll take a look at the work of UCSB researchers who are developing biodegradable plastic for use by ocean industries. Flutist and Sunday Baroque host Suzanne Bona talks with Craig Russell ahead of their April Mozart Festival concert. And finally, a group of Cal Poly students recently completed a sailing trip along the Central Coast.

There's an ongoing effort in SLO County by students, parents and some school district employees to make school a more accepting and safe place for queer students of color.