The university will decide whether fall 2020 classes will be held virtually or in-person on August 26, President Jeffrey Armstrong announced in an email May 13. CSU Chancellor Timothy White said that CSU Campuses should prepare to deliver classes online in the fall, though each campus will approach teaching differently based on individual circumstances. “This […]
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Cal Poly will allocate about $7 million to students through the CARES Act. Here’s how to apply
Cal Poly received $14 million from the federal government through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
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Students struggle to afford rent during coronavirus crisis
Before coronavirus struck San Luis Obispo, Tony Bone prepared tacos and burritos to pay rent. Now, he is unemployed and does not know if he can afford to pay the $1,100 to $1,200 a month for his Mustang Village apartment, he said. Cal Poly closed certain Campus Dining restaurants, and Bone lost his part-time job […]
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Free COVID-19 testing now available in San Luis Obispo
Free COVID-19 testing is available in Grover Beach and Paso Robles for California residents, according to county health officials. Patients do not need to have insurance to receive a test. In order to be eligible for a test, residents must belong to one of the following groups of people, according to the county: Healthcare workers […]
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Inmates may see early release to prevent COVID-19’s spread in SLO County jail
To prevent the spread of coronavirus in the San Luis Obispo County Jail, about 30 low-level inmates may be released. The California Supreme Court ordered that inmates convicted of misdemeanors and low-level felonies be released from jail with $0 bail. Inmates that qualify must be approved by a judge before they are released, Public Affairs […]
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ASI announces 2020-2021 President Shayna Lynch and Board of Directors
Political science junior Shayna Lynch was elected Cal Poly’s new 2020-2021 ASI President. Lynch received 1,798 total votes with 3,547, or 17%, of students voting in this election, according to an ASI press release.
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Cal State Fullerton plans for virtual fall quarter
Cal State Fullerton plans for classes to be held online for at least part of fall quarter, Provost Pamela Oliver said in a Virtual Town Hall meeting for students April 20. The university plans to start the quarter virtually, and gradually transition to in person classes if the COVID-19 situation improves, Oliver said. “I wish […]
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Knife wielding SLO resident escaped police, warrant out for arrest
Update 4:53 p.m. The San Luis Obispo Police Department arrested Bradford Jungers around 4:00 p.m. by the creek near SLO Student Living apartments, Lt. John Villanti said. Jungers did not resist arrest, Villanti said. Original Story Eleven police cars and the SLO Swat Team evacuated SLO Student Living apartments off of Santa Rosa Street after a […]
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San Luis Obispo County now has 117 confirmed COVID-19 cases
San Luis Obispo County now has 117 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Monday, April 13 – up a 7 cases from Saturday, according to the County Public Health. Of the total cases, 19 patients are at home in isolation, 95 patients have recovered, and two are currently in intensive care in the hospital. There […]
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City doubles party-related fines during shelter at home order
City of San Luis Obispo residents that congregate and violate the shelter in place order may now face additional fines. The city council unanimously voted April 6 to establish a safety enhancement zone until the shelter at home order ends. As a result, fines are doubled for noise violations, underage drinking, public urination, possession of […]
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Avoid contact with pets if you have coronavirus symptoms, SLO County Animal Services says
There is no evidence that people can transmit coronavirus to animals or animals to people, but “out of an abundance of caution,” infected individuals should avoid contact with their pets until they have recovered, San Luis Obispo Animal Services Manager Eric Anderson said.