KCBX

KCBX Public Radio for California's Central Coast -- NPR, local news, great music.

KCBX is a community licensed public radio station that serves the California coast from Santa Barbara to Salinas:

90.1 San Luis Obispo | 89.5 Santa Barbara | 91.7 Paso Robles to Salinas
90.9 Santa Ynez, Avila Beach, Cambria | 91.1 Cayucos | 95.1 Lompoc

Something big is on the way, and we can’t wait to share it with you. 7 days until 06.24.26. Any guesses, Central Coast? ...
06/18/2026

Something big is on the way, and we can’t wait to share it with you. 7 days until 06.24.26. Any guesses, Central Coast?

As one of Music Director Neal Losey’s favorite albums so far this year, Snail Mail’s latest release, Ricochet, impeccabl...
06/15/2026

As one of Music Director Neal Losey’s favorite albums so far this year, Snail Mail’s latest release, Ricochet, impeccably blends pop sensibilities with intelligent lyrics, all layered over dreamy guitar riffs and chunky synth beats.

06/11/2026

Santa Barbara city leaders are moving forward with a proposal that would create the city’s first rent stabilization program. The city council this week reviewed a draft ordinance and voted to release it for a 30-day public comment period.

06/10/2026

This Sunday! 🥞🥓☕️

The pancake breakfast is almost here — and you won’t want to miss it.

Join KCBX and SLO Grange this Sunday morning for a good old-fashioned breakfast fundraiser supporting local public radio.

🗓 Sunday, June 14
⏰ 8–11 a.m.
📍 SLO Grange Hall | 2880 Broad St, San Luis Obispo

Pancakes, bacon, eggs, juice, and coffee for a suggested donation of just $10. Free KCBX stickers and license plate frames while supplies last.

See you there! 🍳

🔗 Link in bio for details.

06/08/2026

🎵 Album of the Week: Against the Dying of the Light by José González — a beautiful pick from on-air host Janelle Younger. Give this one a listen on KCBX music shows all week, or stream it on demand at kcbx.org. Week of June 8.

Breakfast just got a purpose. 🥞📻Join KCBX and SLO Grange for a good old-fashioned pancake breakfast — and help keep loca...
06/05/2026

Breakfast just got a purpose. 🥞📻

Join KCBX and SLO Grange for a good old-fashioned pancake breakfast — and help keep local public radio alive on the Central Coast.

🗓 Sunday, June 14
⏰ 8–11 a.m.
📍 SLO Grange Hall | 2880 Broad St, San Luis Obispo

Pancakes, bacon, eggs, juice, and coffee for a suggested donation of just $10. Proceeds go directly to KCBX. Plus, grab free KCBX stickers and license plate frames while supplies last.

Good food. Good cause. Good morning. 🍳

Welcome to India Ramey’s Villain Era — and honestly, we’re here for it. 🎸 This week’s Album of the Week is a bold, sharp...
06/01/2026

Welcome to India Ramey’s Villain Era — and honestly, we’re here for it. 🎸 This week’s Album of the Week is a bold, sharp, honky-tonk outlaw record that demands your full attention. Tune in to KCBX music shows all week to hear it live, or catch it on demand at kcbx.org.

05/30/2026

The San Luis Obispo City Council held a special meeting this past week on code enforcement, housing safety and fraternities that have racked up repeated noise violations.

🎸 Ticket Giveaway!We’re giving away tickets to see Mikaela Davis at SLO Brew Rock on Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m.Davis bri...
05/30/2026

🎸 Ticket Giveaway!

We’re giving away tickets to see Mikaela Davis at SLO Brew Rock on Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m.

Davis brings her signature blend of harp-driven indie folk and psychedelic Americana to the Central Coast in support of her new album, Graceland Way. Don’t miss her.

To enter:

1. Follow
2. Comment below and tag who you’d bring!

Winners contacted via DM. Giveaway closes Monday, June 2 at noon.

05/28/2026

🎵 This Saturday. Don’t sleep on it.

KCBX’s Parking Lot Music Sale is this weekend — and the digging is good.

📅 Saturday, May 30 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 4100 Vachell Lane, San Luis Obispo

Thousands of vinyl LPs, CDs, books, art, music equipment, and vintage KCBX and Live Oak Music Festival merch. Prices start at $1 — and yes, there are $5 grab bags stuffed with CDs.

All proceeds support KCBX and KCPR.

Arrive early. The good stuff goes fast.

Address

4100 Vachell Lane
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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(805) 549-8855

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