Cal Poly student entrepreneurs showcased their startups during Demo Day on August 21st to connect with investors and begin fundraising efforts.
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Meet the man behind Ubert! pedicab service
In downtown San Luis Obispo, transportation is familiar: cars navigate through intersections, bikes weave through traffic and pedestrians file sidewalks. “I’m a pedicab operator,” Robert Grajeda said. “If you don’t know what that is, it’s basically a tricycle with a couch on it that I pull people around with, a pedal cab, and I call […]
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Woman escapes burning BMW with the help of two local fathers
Two local fathers helped a woman escape unharmed from her burning BMW on Johnson Avenue before it was destroyed by flames.
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Beyond the Summit: New trails and old favorites shape SLO’s hiking possibilities
As the summer hiking season begins, San Luis Obispo’s trail system is drawing more residents and visitors outdoors while continuing to expand to meet growing demand. Known for the amazing views said hikes have to offer, the city offers a range of hikes that vary in difficulty, scenery and accessibility. Not only that, but the […]
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New parking structure aims to ease parking in Downtown San Luis Obispo
In downtown San Luis Obispo, finding parking can often take longer than the drive itself. A new parking structure in the City’s Cultural Arts District is aiming to change that experience, offering more spaces and an updated experience for visitors and residents alike. The Cultural Arts District Parking Structure officially opened on March 17 at […]
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11,000 students, one event: Morning on the Green redefines St. Fratty’s Day
Morning on the Green, a university-run event, has become a defining part of how students experience St. Fratty’s Day, providing a safer alternative to scattered house parties and drawing tens of thousands of students to a centralized campus location for a large-scale concert.
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Timeline: History of St. Fratty’s Day at Cal Poly
St. Fratty’s Day in San Luis Obispo has evolved from informal house parties into a coordinated public safety effort involving campus festivals, Safety Enhancement Zones, multi-agency policing and significant spending, following the examples of Poly Royal and Mardi Gras which were cancelled due to unrest.
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‘Pay the farmer now or the pharmacist later’: How RAD Juice built a business around being health-conscious
RAD Juice has never drifted from the simple philosophy that shaped owner Jason Plough’s raw juice company from the start. “You could pay the farmer now or the pharmacist later,” Jason Plough said. The San Luis Obispo-based beverage business focuses on raw, cold-pressed juices made from organic fruits and vegetables, intentionally avoiding pasteurization, preservatives and […]
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One big family party: Sequoia hall’s Friendsgiving brings students together
This is a cross-published piece with KCPR, more information can be found here. The sounds of clattering pans, opening oven doors and students weaving around one another filled the communal spaces of Sequoia Hall on Nov. 9. What started as a simple idea between roommates quickly evolved into a full dorm-wide Friendsgiving — one that brought together […]
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Poker without the stakes: A community league thrives in downtown SLO
BA Start Taproom and Eatery in San Luis Obispo hosts the Sunshine Poker League every Sunday, offering a community-focused poker game with the goal of bringing people together and supporting local businesses.
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From the furnace: Harmony’s once-abandoned barn now shapes glass, and artists
At Harmony Glass Works in Harmony, California, a once-abandoned barn now serves as a working space for glassblowers and visiting artists from around the world. Founder Eric Dandurand and longtime apprentice Devon Babcock reflect on the studio’s growth, its role in artist development, and the community it fosters. Mustang News reporter Dylan White visited the […]