The sprawling hills are bright green, the beaches are sparkling and covered with groups of excited college students and San Luis Obispo’s natural excursions are especially popular at this time of year. It’s almost spring in San Luis Obispo. The city has a major hiking culture and recently the City of San Luis Obispo Ranger […]
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Here’s how the city wants you to ‘love SLO’ this month
It’s the season of love in San Luis Obispo. To celebrate, the city planned various volunteer opportunities for community members to “love SLO.” The events start this month and will carry into future months, volunteers can participate in different activities filled with a variety of interests. Previously, the City of SLO hosted a different event […]
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SLO-area congressman Carbajal calls for impeachment of Homeland Security secretary
ICE arrested 118 undocumented immigrants in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties in December, according to a Department of Homeland Security press release. DHS claims these individuals included pedophiles, registered sex offenders, burglars, domestic abusers and serial drunk drivers. Now, U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, who represents the southern part of San Luis Obispo County, […]
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California’s torrential rains mark the end of 25-year drought
After 25 years of drought, California is no longer in a drought due to heavy rainfall in November and December, which has decreased the risk of fires and increased water levels to normal.
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Move In: Welcome to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Each back-to-school season, the air stirs with a familiar mix of change and anticipation. Whether it’s reconnecting with friends to compare class schedules or simply feeling those ‘Sunday Scaries’ that last all of September, the start of school can be daunting. As you enter the unknown of being a college student, be sure to use […]
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#Proffee: Making your morning a little bigger
As the sun rises over San Luis Obispo, residents similarly rise out of their morning slumps. Whether it’s a coffee, a trip to the gym or simply a step out the door, waking up in San Luis Obispo is different for everyone— yet residents share a common morning ritual of getting coffee. But Robby McLaughlin […]
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Community and Pizza: Bread Bike Pizza Nights
The local bakery, Bread Bike, transforms their store and parking lot into a pizza night every Wednesday to foster community, friendships and conversations over a shared meal. Reporter Gabrielle Ottaviano brings us more.
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Cal Poly Cat Program brings their Adopt-A-Kitty Event to downtown
Cal Poly’s Cat Program hosted its Adopt-A-Kitty Event in Downtown San Luis Obispo at Humankind. The event worked as a way to bring awareness to the club, encourage people to adopt kittens and engage with the community. Mustang News reporter Gabrielle Ottaviano went to the event to learn more about the program.
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Cal Poly students introduce Pop-Up Resilience Room at Downtown SLO Farmers’ market
The Pop-Up Resilience Room, designed by Cal Poly students, is a relaxing, dimly lit environment at the weekly Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market that offers a space for neurodivergent individuals to find peace in an overwhelming environment.
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Inside Cal Poly’s women’s club baseball team
After coming off a recent championship win, the Cal Poly women’s club baseball team reflects on their journey, past challenges, and hopes for the future. Mustang News reporter Gabrielle Ottaviano spoke with team members to learn more about what this team means to them.