Cal Poly’s Iranian Student Cultural Organization (ISCO) hosted a vigil to honor the lives lost in the Feb 28 U.S. airstrike attack on Iran and those killed by the Iran government, with around 40 students, faculty, and community members gathering to remember the victims.
Author Archives: Riya Minglani
Riya Minglani is first-year journalism major. She covers local SLO politics and can be found attending bi-weekly city council meetings. She is driven by curisoity, education, and accountability.
Libertine Brewing Company keeps live music permit despite noise complaints
San Luis Obispo has upheld Libertine Brewing Company’s permit to host live music events, with only minor modifications to the permit, after a noise complaint was filed.
Cal Poly Police ramps up enforcement on electric scooter ban
Cal Poly students are increasingly being cited for using electric scooters on campus, which is a violation of the university’s ban on their use, and can result in a fine of $234 or attending a Skateboard/Bicycle Diversion class.
Cal Poly to release 4K more tickets for St. Patrick’s Day festival, including guest tickets
Cal Poly is releasing 4,000 more tickets for its St. Patrick’s Day music festival after 10,000 sold out, with the venue capacity now at 14,000, and the event headlined by Odd Mob and Walker & Royce.
City council members to increase their pay to offset San Luis Obispo living costs
The San Luis Obispo City Council voted to increase their salaries by 20-40% in order to offset the city’s high cost of living, however their pay still barely reaches the median income in San Luis Obispo.
SLO City Council supports increasing taxes and safety efforts as Diablo Canyon advocates for 20-year extension
The San Luis Obispo City Council has urged the California State Legislature to address public safety, fiscal mitigation, land conservation, and unitary tax revenues before supporting a 20-year extension of the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant.
SLO City Council declines to sign letter supporting Diablo Canyon tax and extension
The San Luis Obispo City Council declined to sign a letter supporting the extension of Diablo Canyon Power Plant’s operations and the continuation of a tax that funds the local school district, opting instead to write its own letter to be made public at Tuesday’s council meeting.
Senators passes bill to reopen government, funding SNAP
The U.S. Senate passed a deal to fund the government through Jan. 30, which includes funding for SNAP, agricultural programs, military construction, and veterans’ affairs, and will be voted on by the House of Representatives.
Federal gov’t owes SLO $1M from 2023. The city says it still needs those funds
San Luis Obispo is still waiting for $1 million in 2023 storm recovery funds from FEMA, but the government shutdown may threaten the promised federal funds and federally-supported public transit.
Cal Poly to host another alternative St. Fratty’s event this year
Cal Poly is working with the City of San Luis Obispo to provide a safe and positive St. Fratty’s event this year, while also addressing the need for more event space for students.
Delta Chi fraternity’s permit revocation stands after city council denies appeal
Delta Chi’s appeal of the Planning Commission’s revocation of their conditional use permit was denied by the San Luis Obispo City Council, meaning the fraternity must apply for a modification of the permit within 60 days and face a permanent revocation if any further noise complaints are issued.

