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Billy Bob Thornton Celebrates Cal Poly and Central Coast

4/10/2026

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Billy Bob Thornton advocates for California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where his daughter Bella is a sophomore.
He often expresses pride in Bella's choice.
Thornton has embraced life on California's Central Coast and finds inspiration for his music there.
The Boxmasters will release the album In the Bay on June 12, inspired by Morro Bay.
He weighs keeping a home in the region secret against sharing its charms.

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Story summary

Billy Bob Thornton advocates for California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where his daughter Bella is a sophomore.
He often expresses pride in Bella's choice.
Thornton has embraced life on California's Central Coast and finds inspiration for his music there.
The Boxmasters will release the album In the Bay on June 12, inspired by Morro Bay.
He weighs keeping a home in the region secret against sharing its charms.