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City council member Michelle Shoresman announces her reelection campaign
Michelle Shoresman, a current San Luis Obispo city council member, has announced her reelection for city council, prioritizing housing, environmental…
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Kristin Smart’s remains were not found in Susan Flores’ home, investigators confirm
Investigators have ended their search of Susan Flores’s home, but will continue to evaluate the evidence collected as they search…
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Students lose Canvas access, data at risk after ransomware attack
Canvas is inaccessible for Cal Poly students following a ransomware attack that may have exposed the personal information of Cal…
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Free farm fun and sheep shearing demonstration at City Farm SLO this weekend
City Farm SLO is hosting their 5th Annual Sheep Shearing Shindig & Ag Festival this Saturday, featuring farm games, a…
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Sheriff executes warrant at Paul Flores’ mother’s home
The San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the home of Paul Flores’ mother, Susan Flores, in…
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Current state budget ups CSU funding by $366 million, but analysts want to cut it
The California State University is advocating for increased state funding to support its budget and enrollment growth, while also working…
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Cal Poly’s Vista Meadows project aims to solve faculty housing shortage
Cal Poly is constructing the Vista Meadows Staff Housing Development, a 34-home project, to provide more housing for faculty and…
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Cal Poly’s Green Campus launches free thrift pop-up to meet basic needs
Cal Poly’s Green Campus team has opened an on-campus thrift store, “The Loop,” offering free clothing, kitchenware, household items, school…
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Introducing State Senator John Laird
California State Senator John Laird defends the Cal State system from proposed budget cuts, supports environmental protection and promotes the…
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Corazón Cafe’s Chingonas gallery honors ‘badass women’ through art
Corazón Cafe’s annual art gallery, “Chingonas,” celebrates Women’s History Month and empowers women by showcasing art from participants of all…
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Here’s what viewers thought of the seven Cal Poly student-made short films
Seven teams of Cal Poly students debuted short films at the Cal Poly Short Cuts screening, which was part of…
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LISTEN: An interview with Tanner Schinderle
The KCPR News team sat down with political science junior and current ASI Chief of Staff Tanner Schinderle, who was…
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Cal Poly to seek student input on year-round operations amid backlash
For the first time since the Year-Round Operations planning process began in 2023, Cal Poly plans to include student input.…
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Eight candidates take Pomona College stage for California Governor debate
Eight candidates will participate in the second California Governor debate on April 28 at Pomona College, discussing major issues facing…
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California battles invasive nutria with thousands removed from waterways
Thousands of nutria have been removed from California since their reintroduction in 2017, and researchers believe the reintroduction was purposeful…
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Armenian Student Association holds vigil for 111th anniversary of the Armenian genocide
Members of the Armenian Student Association (ASA) gathered on Dexter lawn to commemorate the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide,…
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Cal Poly Andaaz dance team ranks third nationally
Cal Poly Andaaz placed third at the National Desi Dance League competition in Las Vegas, winning the Best Theme award…
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Cal Poly students elect next year’s ASI Board of Directors. See the results
The ASI Board of Directors has announced the 24 students who will represent their college in decision making next year,…
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Modest Mouse, Grammy-nominated Caroline Rose to play Avila Beach
Indie rock band Modest Mouse will return to the Central Coast for a concert on October 22 at Avila Beach…
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Tanner Schinderle elected ASI president for 2026-27
Tanner Schinderle was elected as the ASI President for the 2026-27 academic year, running on a platform of affordability, resources,…
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Gus’s Deli reopening this summer with new owners and a nod to its history
Anna Brannen and her team are renovating Gus’s Deli to reflect its past, while also offering gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian…
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Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka brings ‘The Big Bowl Tour’ to Cal Poly this Wednesday
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka is performing at the Performing Arts Center this Wednesday as part of The Big Bowl Tour, and…
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Front Porch launches campaign to bridge $50,000 funding deficit
Front Porch, a nonprofit coffee house and open community space near Cal Poly’s campus, is facing a deficit after a…
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Same soul, new energy: 2nd annual SLO EarthFest talks community climate solutions
San Luis Obispo’s annual EarthFest celebration featured live music, educational booths, and activities promoting climate solutions, with the SLO Climate…
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Jewelry retailer Gorjana opens store in downtown San Luis Obispo
Gorjana, a Laguna Beach-based jewelry retailer, has opened its first San Luis Obispo County location on Higuera Street, offering a…
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GUIDE: Here are this year’s candidates for ASI Board of Directors
Cal Poly students are voting for their Board of Directors and ASI President, with candidates focusing on increasing diversity, transparency,…
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San Luis Obispo County ranked 4th least affordable in the US
San Luis Obispo County is the No. 4 least affordable county in the U.S., with 89.7% of resident wages going…
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LIVE: ASI Presidential Debate
Archana Pisupati and Carly Heltzel of Mustang Media Group are moderating the Schinderle-Shick debate, and have recused themselves from viewing…
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Cal Poly CLA launches semester conversion Study Halls for all Cal Poly students
Cal Poly’s College of Liberal Arts Advising is hosting five drop-in Study Halls this spring to help students prepare for…
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Mid-Higuera Bypass boosts flood capacity 40% to prevent future disaster
After more than 30 years, the historic Mid-Higuera Bypass Project in San Luis Obispo is complete. The city celebrated the…
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Lawmakers accuse Cal States of avoiding salary raises through statutory law
Cal State employees and unions are advocating for the passage of AB 1818, which would eliminate the need for salary negotiations and require the Cal State system to compensate for raises, regardless of state funding.
Cal Poly’s Alexandra Ozerets sets new standard in women’s tennis history
Alexandra Ozerets of Cal Poly Women’s Tennis broke the program record for most career singles wins with 58 victories, attributing her success to her self-confidence and team-first mentality.
Students may see price increases as U.S. dollar drops to lowest value in four years
The U.S. dollar has depreciated to its lowest value in four years, resulting in increased costs for local businesses and potentially higher prices for consumers, although it could also lead to an increase in foreign tourism.
Students face flight delays while traveling for spring break
Cal Poly students experienced delays and disruptions due to a partial government shutdown, which caused TSA workers to call out from lack of pay, resulting in lengthy security lines and missed connections.
ESCUCHA: Una entrevista con Tanner Schinderle
Find the English version here. Traducido por Alexa Soto-Rios. Comentario del editor:Esta entrevista era conducida por un reportero de noticias y reflejaba su tono y su línea de preguntas. El lenguaje es ligeramente convencional y, a lo mejor, no refleja el estilo periodístico estándar. Las opiniones expresadas no necesariamente representan las de Mustang Media Group.…
Outdoor yoga group thrives at Shell Beach, uniting community through movement
Shell Beach’s outdoor yoga group, founded by Shannon Bailey and now led by Mark McCormack, provides a sense of community and reflectiveness through yoga, with people of all ages being able to participate.
El equipo de danza de Cal Poly Andaaz ocupa el tercer lugar a nivel nacional
Find the English version here. Traducido por Jasmine Romero. Cal Poly Andaaz llevó la danza vibrante y la cultura india al escenario en una competencia nacional, organizada por la National Desi Dance League, en Las Vegas el fin de semana pasado. El equipo bailó al ritmo de su tema de Subway Surfers basado en el…
Modest Mouse anuncia concierto de la Costa Central con Carolina Rose
Find the English version here. Traducido por Alexa Soto-Rios. La banda de indie rock Modest Mouse anunció su regreso a la Costa Central para un concierto el 22 de octubre en el resort de Avila Beach. El evento fue anunciado en Instagram esta semana por Shabang. La cantante nominada al Grammy, Caroline Rose, aparecerá junto…
New parking structure aims to ease parking in Downtown San Luis Obispo
In downtown San Luis Obispo, finding parking can often take longer than the drive itself. A new parking structure in the City’s Cultural Arts District is aiming to change that experience, offering more spaces and an updated experience for visitors and residents alike. The Cultural Arts District Parking Structure officially opened on March 17 at…
Funding secured for maintenance at two SLO County harbors
Representative Salud Carbajal (D-24) has secured over $4.1 million in funding for maintenance on the Port San Luis breakwater and the Morro Bay Harbor’s annual dredging project, which is scheduled to take place from May to June.
Misma alma, nueva energía: El segundo anual SLO EarthFest habla de soluciones comunitarias climáticas
Find the English version here. Traducido por Alexa Soto-Rios. El parque de Santa Rosa estaba vivo con los sonidos de música funk-rock, las risas de los niños y la carne chisporroteante de los vengadores locales durante la celebración anual de San Luis Obispo EarthFest el sábado. Familias giraron y bailaron descalzadas en el pasto a…
Gus’s Deli reabre al público este verano con nuevos dueños y un reconocimiento a su historia
Find the English version here. Traducido por Haydee Villanueva. Mientras trabajaban en las reformas de su nueva tienda, Anna Brannen y su equipo descubrieron una vidriera artística que representaba a Gus’s Deli tal como solía ser: un edificio amarillo con un tono de color verde azulado. En vez de reemplazar el pasado, ella usó esto…
Front Porch lanza una campaña para cubrir una falta de financiación de $50,000
Find the English version here. Traducido por Jasmine Romero Un viernes por la mañana en Front Porch, Makena Fix, estudiante de último año de Gestión de la Construcción, se sentó afuera para disfrutar de una taza de café gratis. Señaló que el espacio comunitario abierto y la cafeína gratuita que ofrece Front Porch la hacen…
Tienda de joyería Gorjana abre sus puertas en el centro de San Luis Obispo
Find the English version here. Traducido por Haydee Villanueva. Una tienda minorista se ha unido a las demás tiendas del centro de San Luis Obispo. Gorjana abrió sus puertas el lunes en la calle Higuera. Esta marca, que está basada en Laguna Beach, inauguró su primera ubicación en el condado de San Luis Obispo en…
El Colegio de Artes Liberales de Cal Poly lanza salas de estudio de conversión al sistema semestral para todos los estudiantes de Cal Poly
Find the English version here. Traducido por Haydee Villanueva. En esta primavera, el servicio de consejos del Colegio de Artes Liberales de Cal Poly está organizando cinco salas de estudio donde los estudiantes pueden llegar sin cita. Estas salas de estudio se enfocan en la preparación de los estudiantes para el sistema semestral que viene…
Una receta para el cambio: Estudiantes de Cal Poly transforman ventas de pasteles en soporte para inmigrantes
Find the English version here. Traducido por Suri Moreno. Un grupo de estudiantes de Cal Poly y exalumnos haciendo fondos para inmigrantes indocumentados por una serie de ventas de pasteles en San Luis Obispo. “Raising Together” empezó el último verano cuando estudiantes buscaron una manera de responder a los asuntos de inmigración que afectan las…
A recipe for change: Cal Poly students turn bake sales into immigrant support
A group of Cal Poly students and alumni are raising money for undocumented immigrants through a series of bake sales in San Luis Obispo. Raising Together started last summer when students were looking for a way to respond to immigration issues affecting communities throughout California. Proceeds from these bake sales are donated to organizations such…
El condado de San Luis Obispo fue clasificado como el cuarto menos asequible de los Estados Unidos
Find the English version here. Traducido por Alexa Soto-Rios. El condado de San Luis Obispo es uno de los condados menos asequibles del país. 89.7% de las ganancias de los residentes se destina a gastos mensuales de la casa, según datos del primer cuatrimestre de 2026 de ATTOM. Esto convierte al condado de SLO en…
Niche names Cal Poly No. 8 among California’s top party schools
Cal Poly landed at No. 8 among California’s top 10 party schools, according to Niche, a school discovery platform designed to help students “discover and connect with the best” schools. Niche determines its party school rankings using a specific methodology which it also applies to its “party scene grades.” The rankings are based on a…
Estudiantes de Cal Poly comparten sus razones para escoger la universidad
Find the English version here. Traducido por Isabella Beltran. Con un campus de más de 23,000 estudiantes en Cal Poly, cada estudiante actual y pasado encontró algo en la universidad que los llevó a comprometerse de dos a cinco años aquí. Aquí están algunas de las razones por las cuales los estudiantes actuales eligieron Cal Poly. Estudiante de…
El condado de SLO asigna $100,000 en apoyo a los hijos de inmigrantes afectados por ICE
Find the English version here. Traducido por Jasmine Romero. La junta aprobó un acuerdo para adoptar pólizas que restringen los movimientos de ICE en las propiedades del condado. La junta de Supervisores del condado de San Luis Obispo aprobó $100,000 para entregarlos a una organización externa que apoye a los hijos y familias afectados por la aplicación…
La nueva iniciativa ‘Belonging Project’ de San Luis Obispo promueve la diversidad y la inclusión
Find the English version here. Traducido por Alexa Soto-Rios. La ciudad de San Luis Obispo ha lanzado el Belonging Project, una nueva iniciativa destinada a traer a miembros de la comunidad juntos para conversaciones y eventos públicos enfocados en la conexión. Por eventos cuatrimestrales, la oficina de diversidad, equidad e inclusión de las ciudades, el proyecto tiene…
Estudiantes de Cal Poly participan en debates con un ministro cristiano en evento de 4 horas
Find the English version here. Traducido por Isabella Beltran. Los estudiantes subieron a un podio en vivo para debatir o hacer preguntas al evangelista ministro cristiano Ray Comfort y a otros miembros del Ministerio Living Waters. Organizado por el Club Republicano Universitario de Cal Poly el miércoles, su evento y sesión de preguntas y respuestas “Exprésate con…
Student-run lab launches 13th satellite from Vandenberg
Cal Poly’s PolySat Lab successfully launched its 13th CubeSat mission into space from Vandenberg Space Force Base, with the help of a team of 16 students and faculty.
Cal Poly students share their reasons for choosing the university
Cal Poly’s lively culture, academic reputation, and beautiful nature have attracted many students to commit to two to five years of study there, with many finding opportunities to get involved in campus organizations, explore the surrounding areas, and make connections within different communities.
Student Success Center construction causes sidewalk closures, detours
Two sidewalks near the North Mountain dorms and the new student success center are closed for construction until October 2027, causing some students to take longer or more difficult routes to their destinations.
Cal Poly students engage in debates with Christian minister at 4-hour event
The Cal Poly College Republican Club hosted a four-hour Q&A with evangelist Christian minister Ray Comfort and other members of Living Waters Ministry, which drew in a consistent crowd of students and included heated discussions between students and speakers.
San Luis Obispo’s new Belonging Project initiative promotes diversity and inclusion
The City of San Luis Obispo has launched the Belonging Project, an initiative designed to bring community members together through conversations and public events focused on connection, with the goal of creating spaces where residents, students and local organizations can discuss community issues and learn from one another.
University watch party marks alum Victor Glover’s historic return from Artemis II
Cal Poly alum Victor Glover ’99 returned to Earth from the Artemis II mission, marking a historic moment for NASA and Cal Poly, as more than 300 students, families and community members gathered to watch the event.
Majority of engineering students surveyed think year-round operations will harm Cal Poly
Over 80% of engineering students at Cal Poly believe year-round operations will harm the school, with concerns ranging from internships and club activities to lack of AC in buildings and disruption of social lives.