Cal Poly’s Kennedy Library expanded its nightly operations by keeping the third, fourth and fifth floors open until 2 a.m. to address student requests for more study space.
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Grand Avenue renovations boost biking and walking but collisions persist
San Luis Obispo officials reported that while Grand Avenue’s pilot project successfully increased pedestrian and bicycle usage, collision rates remained largely unchanged, leading the city council to consider an $8.5 million paving project featuring improved barriers and lighting scheduled for 2027.
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Turning Point USA event brings hundreds of attendees and over 70 protesters
Conservative activists and student organizers clashed at Cal Poly during a Turning Point USA event featuring controversial speakers and intense protests regarding marginalized communities.
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Cal Poly Athletics launches new philanthropy program
Cal Poly Athletics launched The Stampede, a new philanthropy program designed to provide direct funding for various sports through tiered membership levels.
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City Council unanimously endorses plan that could replace local ambulance company with a national private businessÂ
The San Luis Obispo City Council unanimously endorsed a proposal that would allow the City of Paso Robles to have authority over San Luis Obispo County’s ambulance services contract. The proposal could allow Paso Robles to replace the ambulance service provider that serves Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo, according to the agenda report. The […]
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San Luis Obispo County approved $167,000 of opioid settlement money to address kratom addiction. Here’s why.
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Advisors approved spending $167,000 of opioid settlement money to address kratom addiction during its meeting on Sept. 1. The money will fund the salary of an additional program coordinator for the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department, who is tasked with reducing addiction to kratom, which […]
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San Luis Obispo Fire Department holds ceremony for 25th anniversary of 9/11
The San Luis Obispo Fire Department held a remembrance ceremony to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks alongside the San Luis Obispo Police Department and Mayor Erica Stewart this morning. At Station #1, local officials honored the victims and the first responders killed during the attacks. The ceremony began with a presentation […]
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Cal Poly restores water access to multiple buildings after pipe repair
Multiple Cal Poly buildings lost running water Tuesday afternoon due to a broken pipe near the Student Services Center, with repairs completed and service restored by Wednesday evening.
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Do fraternities operate illegal satellite houses? We asked the neighbors
Residents of San Luis Obispo have voiced their concerns over noise complaints caused by Cal Poly fraternities, with some alleging that fraternities are violating city policy by holding parties in residential zones without the necessary permits.
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San Luis Obispo City Council debates fraternity and sorority regulations
The San Luis Obispo City Council discussed code enforcement priorities for safe and livable housing, with a focus on reforming regulations around fraternities and sororities, and discussed possible solutions such as an “Overlay Enforcement Zone” and hiring more code enforcement officers.
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Everything you need to know about continuous open bidding for sororities
Several sororities have welcomed new members this quarter through continuous open bidding, an informal alternative to formal recruitment, where potential new members can meet with recruiters in one-on-one settings to determine whether they are interested in joining.