One in five people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, Mental Health America said. To spread awareness about mental illness, the United States has observed Mental Health Awareness Month every May since 1949. Under the stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19…
Newsom’s revised budget and preparation for fire season: A look at SLO County
The revision provides updates of the revenues, expenditures and reserve estimates based on the latest economic changes.
Flowers that may bring a light of hope to downtown San Luis Obispo
With the arrival of May comes many things. The beginning of a new season, the realization that 2020 is almost halfway complete, the hope for the COVID-19 pandemic to slow, and, for the city of San Luis Obispo, it means…
Amtrak suspends train service to Central Coast, SLO Airport sees decline in passengers
“What’s been more notable is the drop off in passengers,” Bumen said. “You can see that everyday. Look at the parking lot, it’s empty.”
MN Now: Tuesday, March 11, 2020
Mustang News reporter Kylie Smith brings you this week’s top stories: Patient tested for coronavirus in San Luis Obispo County after showing mild symptoms San Luis Obispo County resident tests negative for coronavirus Expect double fines this St. Patrick’s Day,…
Flash flood warning issued for San Luis Obispo County
The National Weather Service (NWS) declared a flash flood warning in San Luis Obispo County as heavy rainfall, thunder and lightning hit the Central Coast Tuesday afternoon. The flash flood warning is in place until 6:45 p.m. and the NSW…
With little rain, Cal Fire uncertain about what fire season will hold
As of March 1, 2020 there have already been 381 fires, according to Cal Fire. This is more than triple the number of fires at this time in 2019.
MN Now: Thursday, Mar. 5, 2020
Mustang News reporter Matthew Bornhorst brings you this week’s top stories: Cal Poly study abroad programs in South Korea and Italy suspended No. 8 Beach Volleyball to play first on-campus matches against Incumbent Debbie Arnold leading in District 5 County…
“All Good” for the planet and the central coast: Natural body care company becomes first Morro Bay certified green business
The natural body care company has been a certified B Corporation since 2009 and a member of 1% for the Planet since it was founded in 2006.
MN Now: Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020
Mustang News reporter Brady Caskey brings you this week’s top stories: Number of applicants decline for second straight year at Cal Poly Taking an ethnic studies course may become a graduation requirement Sold-out “Illuminate” dance showcase shines a light on…
MN Now: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020
Mustang News reporter Lauren Brown brings you this week’s top stories: Over 2,000 SLO County residents receive multiple voting ballots weeks before election Mechanical engineering student doubles as viral Tik Tok cosplayer The Bachelor” brings SLO fans together with local…