JANUARY 2023 Central Coast Journal

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CAYUCOS POLAR BEAR DIP TO RING IN NEW YEAR

by Neil Farrell

ON THE COVER 16 FOUNDERS, AVILA BEACH POLAR BEAR PLUNGE

by Camille DeVaul

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NATURE IN MOTION: CALL OF THE WILD

by Chuck Graham

JANUARY 2023

Something Worth Reading 06 Publisher’s Letter

Community 08 Behind the Badge | Looking Forward to an Optimistic New Year 09 Farm Bureau | 2023 Farm Bill; What Does it Mean for SLO

Arts & Education 10 SLO County Office of Education | Are You Called to Service 11 Paso Arts | Studios on the Park a Community Treasure 12 Nature in Motion | The Impressive Peregrine

Lifestyle, finance & Health 13 Mental Health & Wellness | How to Talk to Your Doctor TaSTE of Slo 19 Classic Cooking | Starting the New Year with Lighter Fare 20 World of Wine | Know Your Wine Glossary

Calendar & Events 24 Crossword 26 January Calendar 28 Service Listings & Resources 29 Photo of the Month

Last Word 30 MLK: Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness 30 Advertiser Directory ON THE COVER

Founders Alan Raul and Cary Geihs of the Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge in Avila Beach. Photo by Rick Evans