As other campuses close and move to online classes, Cal Poly is releasing new details about their response to coronavirus.
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San Luis Obispo Police Department cuts use of force in half this year
In previous years, San Luis Obispo police officers used force about 50 times a year. This year, police reduced their use of force by about half, according to Police Chief Deanna Cantrell.
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Bernie Sanders predicted to win California Primary
Votes counted so far show that California, one of the largest states holding a primary election this Super Tuesday, will likely vote for Bernie Sanders as their Democratic candidate. As of 11:15 p.m. Tuesday night, the Vermont senator won 30.2 percent of California votes, and Biden followed closely behind with 20.5 percent of votes, according […]
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San Luis Obispo primary endorsements for Democratic presidential candidates
With the March 3 primary approaching, Mustang News asked local political groups who they would be endorsing in the presidential primary election
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Taking an ethnic studies course may become a graduation requirement
The California State Legislature may vote to determine that taking an ethnic studies course should be a graduation requirement.
Posted inOpinion
Cal Poly clubs mobilize student voters for local elections
Even as attention turns to national elections, Cal Poly Democrats and Republicans are focusing on local elections.
Posted inCity
2021 City Council members will receive a raise
The San Luis Obispo City Council voted unanimously to increase council member salaries beginning January 2021. The city will implement the salary adjustments after the next election, according to a news release. The mayor will receive a 46 percent salary increase, from $1,725 to $2,508 a month. Council members will receive a 63 percent salary […]
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E-cigarette ban in SLO to start May 4
City Council voted 5-0 to approve an ordinance banning all e-cigarette products, including vape juices, at a city council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 4.
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Potential e-cigarette & FDA flavored nicotine product ban will affect local businesses
By Feb. 6, companies will no longer be allowed to sell flavored e-cigarette products because they are attractive to minors.
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Cal Poly business website linked to pornography site
The Orfalea College of Business website was linked to a pornography site, Reddit user repostheaven posted on Tuesday, Jan. 28. About an hour later, the correct link was put in place, another Reddit user commented. University Spokesperson Matt Lazier confirmed the redirection. “Immediately upon learning of this, our team corrected the issue by updating the […]
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Council will vote to determine if San Luis Obispo should ban all e-cigarette sales
The City of San Luis Obispo will vote to determine if they will ban the sale of all flavored and unflavored electronic cigarettes at the Feb. 4 city council meeting. If passed, the ordinance will have a 90-day grace period before it takes effect. Staff presented the ordinance to city council at their Jan. 21 […]