About 60,000 San Luis Obispo County residents ages 30 years and older are now eligible to be vaccinated as early as next week, according to a press release. Other eligible groups to receive the vaccine include residents ages 50 years…
City assistance has kept some downtown businesses open
Since the first stay at home order was placed in March of 2020, downtown San Luis Obispo businesses haven’t been the same. Many went through exceptionally rough patches and others shut their doors for good. “Businesses are having challenging times,”…
Meet Nishi Rajakaruna, a professor, mentor and friend
Hot coffee was the first thing on his mind as he walked down North Perimeter Road toward Campus Market. Approaching the corner onto University Drive, he heard someone calling his name from a car window. As he tried to make…
Meet the Cal Poly sophomore suing Trump’s Department of Education
Declan Galli sat down at his desk in his Poly Canyon Village apartment on Jan. 10. The sun began to set, concluding Galli’s first week of winter quarter. The Cal Poly sophomore majoring in both city and regional planning and…
University responds to rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans
The University Diversity and Inclusion Department sent an email to the Cal Poly community today, March 18, to address the rise in Anti-Asian hate and violence throughout America over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Interim Vice President for Diversity…
Activists push for the removal of off-road vehicles on the Oceano Dunes
The Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area in the southern region of San Luis Obispo County is a destination for off-roading enthusiasts across the United States. It is the only state park in California that allows off-highway vehicles (OHV) to…
Kristin Smart case: Sheriff’s office investigates family home of Paul Flores
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office served another search warrant in the Kristin Smart case Monday morning, March 15. The warrant is for the home of Paul Flores’s father, Ruben Flores, in Arroyo Grande, California. Investigators declared Paul as…
President Biden addresses student loan debt
Like millions of Americans, Cal Poly Political Science Professor Michael Latner still has student debt. He would benefit from President Joe Biden’s policy for widespread student debt cancelation. But even still, he doesn’t think it’s a good idea. Throughout his…
Dozens of students shown in large gatherings during ‘St. Fratty’s’ weekend
This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information becomes available. This morning San Luis Obispo erupted with students partying and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day weekend. At about 7 a.m. on Saturday morning, a large group…
Unemployment benefits for students could be extended until Sept. 2021
Update: The House of Representatives signed the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill in the afternoon of Wednesday March 10. The bill, which President Biden is expected to sign on Friday March 12, includes extension of pandemic unemployment benefit programs, direct…
R.A.C.E. Matters SLO offering free events on diversity and social activism
This spring, local grassroots organization R.A.C.E. Matters SLO is offering multiple virtual events for the community that explore social activism and local Black experiences. Despite current COVID-19 restrictions preventing the organization from gathering, R.A.C.E. Matters SLO has been working to…