Editor’s note: The Kristin Smart trial will be covered daily by Mustang News. To stay updated, follow @CPMustangNews on Twitter and Instagram. The trial of Paul and Ruben Flores began Monday by introducing the jury to the history of Kristin Smart’s disappearance 26 years ago — and what investigations have uncovered since. Arrested in April […]
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Mask mandate, COVID-19 testing and more: A guide to Cal Poly’s rules for summer, fall quarters
Cal Poly lifted its indoor mask mandate Monday, as masks won’t be required for summer and fall quarters as of now, according to a university email that outlined COVID-19 guidelines for the upcoming quarters. For Summer Institute, Quarter Plus and fall quarter, students not fully vaccinated will be required to upload a negative COVID-19 test […]
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How San Luis Obispo communities are impacted by the California drought
San Luis Obispo County has had its driest year in 128 years with having dropped over nine inches of average precipitation, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System. For local communities, the drought has challenged agricultural industries and has inspired some individuals to adapt to the drier conditions. Beekeeping and the drought Jeremy Rose, […]
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Map: Here’s where to cast your vote in SLO for the California primary election
On Tuesday, June 7, registered voters can drop off their ballots or vote in person at several San Luis Obispo County locations for the primary election any time between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. For the Primary Election, ballots contain candidates for the Governor, U.S. Senate, State Assembly, Congress, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Controller, […]
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Cal Poly reinstates mask mandate for remainder of spring quarter
Cal Poly is reinstating its mask mandate for all on-campus facilities starting Tuesday and lasting at least until the end of Spring Commencement on Sunday, June 12. A campus-wide email sent Monday evening cited the rising rate of COVID-19 cases as reason for the mask mandate. Current San Luis Obispo County orders masking to be […]
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COVID-19 cases spike, dorm residents told to isolate in place
Cal Poly officials have begun telling students with COVID-19 who live in on-campus dorms to isolate in place, even if they live with roommates in the same room and live on residence halls with over 20 people on the same floor, President Jeffrey Armstrong told Mustang News. Until now, the isolate-in-place policy was limited to […]
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Leaked Supreme Court draft opinion would overturn Roe v. Wade
The majority of the Supreme Court supports overturning Roe v. Wade legislation, according to a leaked initial draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, which was released by POLITICO on May 2. The Supreme Court confirmed Tuesday morning that the released draft is an official court document, but is not the final decision. The 98-page […]
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“He was super smiley and friendly and cared about everybody”: Remembering musician and Cal Poly student Zachary Blanchard
When Zachary “Zach” Blanchard and his brother Josh Blanchard were driving back to their apartment complex in April 2020, Zach continued driving instead of stopping. Josh gave him a call, to which Zach responded, “Oh, I just wanted to sing a bit more. So I just took a detour.” This memory was two years ago, […]
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Man stabbed in Downtown SLO, suspect arrested
Editor’s note: This article was updated at 1:45 p.m. on April 24 to include that Samuel Greene was arrested for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. A man was stabbed non-fatally at the intersection of Monterey and Chorro Street Thursday evening. The suspect, Samuel Greene, 63, was arrested for suspicion of assault with a […]
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Student found dead near PCV parking structure
Editor’s note: This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available. Update at 4:45 on April 11: The university confirmed that the reported death was of a Cal Poly student, according to a campus-wide email from the Vice President for Student Affairs on Monday afternoon. “Typically in situations such as […]
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Meet the Sierra Madre dorm dog
Sierra Madre Residence Hall not only hosts students, but also a dorm dog –– Arlo. Arlo is a Chihuahua, German Shepherd and Corgi mix and his effect on others is described as “phenomenal” by his owner, L Del Rio. Animal science freshman Del Rio adopted Arlo in December and registered him as an emotional support […]