San Luis Obispo County is the No. 4 least affordable county in the U.S., with 89.7% of resident wages going towards major monthly home expenses, due to a 168% increase in median home prices over the past 8 years.
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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner adds third daily trip from LA to San Luis Obispo
The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Train will offer a third daily round trip from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo beginning May 4, providing more convenient travel options for Cal Poly students and other travelers.
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Cal Poly 2026 ins and outs: Class crushes, morning classes and more
As January flies by and February rolls in, many of our New Year’s resolutions are quickly fading. You might have already turned in assignments late or gone to the Rec Center fewer times than you promised yourself. But there are things even more essential for Cal Poly students to bring into the new year, things that would benefit every Mustang.
What’s on my vision board for 2026? Read for inspo on everything essential to our next chapters and what we need to turn the page on.
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Student workers now earn $16.90 after Jan. 1 minimum wage boost
California’s minimum wage increased by 40 cents to $16.90 per hour on Jan. 1, reflecting the state’s annual wage adjustments to accommodate rising inflation rates, with many Cal Poly students relying on this wage increase to cover their expenses.