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Cal Poly’s second Real Estate Day explores data center development on the Central Coast
Cal Poly’s second Real Estate Day brought together students, faculty and officials to discuss the economic benefits and environmental impacts…
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San Luis Obispo County DA to investigate suspected voter eligibility concerns
San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow and his Bureau of Investigation are investigating potential voter fraud involving a…
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San Luis Obispo owner Rusty Quirk’s journey into baking and cooking
Rusty Quirk and her partner Alex own Linnaea’s Cafe and continue to hold pop-up events at Villain Bakery as they…
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High Surf Advisory in effect for San Luis Obispo County beaches until Nov. 10
The National Weather Service, or NWS, has issued a High Surf Advisory for San Luis Obispo County beaches. The advisory…
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‘Drake & Josh’ star Josh Peck to host Q&A-style comedy show at Cal Poly
Actor and comedian Josh Peck is scheduled to host a free Q&A-style comedy show for Cal Poly students at the…
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Cal Poly students hold protest opposing West Campus development on Highland Drive
Student groups including the Sierra Club and Young Democratic Socialists protested on Nov. 2 to oppose the potential development of…
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Two Cal Poly students injured in train collision in Spain
Two Cal Poly students participating in a study abroad program were among those injured when a high-speed train collided with…
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Cal Poly Research Pier holds 25th anniversary Open House showcase
Cal Poly students research the ocean year round, but the Cal Poly Research Pier is only open to the public…
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Public health officials confirm five E. coli cases in San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo County health officials are investigating a potential link between five E. coli cases and Brookshire Farms, leading…
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Cal Poly launches $3 million NVIDIA AI Factory during inaugural AI Day
Cal Poly launched a $3 million AI Factory featuring four NVIDIA supercomputers to provide students and faculty with advanced computing…
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Upcoming Día de los Muertos celebrations in San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly are hosting several events to celebrate Día de los Muertos.
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Labor rights activist Dolores Huerta dies at 96
Labor rights leader and United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta has died of cancer at age 96.
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Students create immersive on-campus haunted house, combining electrical engineering and theater
Cal Poly students combined engineering and theater to build a haunted house on campus this Halloween through a collaboration between…
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Cal Poly launches teaching residency program with $33,000 stipends
Cal Poly has launched a new teaching residency program in partnership with three local school districts that offers students a…
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Library to stay open until 2 a.m. and make more floors available
Cal Poly’s Kennedy Library expanded its nightly operations by keeping the third, fourth and fifth floors open until 2 a.m.…
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Open Studios Art Tour offers a look inside SLO County’s art scene
Across San Luis Obispo County, artists opened their studio doors this October, inviting visitors to see their work and meet…
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New Balloon Animal Club brings community through connections to childhood joy
With hundreds of clubs at Cal Poly, students can find groups dedicated to all kinds of interests, including soy sauce,…
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Left at the curb
San Luis Obispo Transit faces challenges with delays and overcrowding following a transition to a new service provider and Cal…
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Former NASA astronaut encourages students to vote at Cal Poly
Former NASA astronaut Danny Olivas visited Cal Poly to encourage students to participate in civic engagement and voting during the…
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Faculty and students challenge year-round operations
A faculty-led survey revealed that 92% of students oppose Cal Poly’s planned transition to year-round operations, citing concerns over transparency,…
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Central Coast ecosystems brace for a super El Niño
Scientists at Cal Poly’s Center for Coastal Marine Sciences are preparing to monitor the potential ecological damage and habitat shifts…
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Training ship or ‘floating prison’
Students, faculty and lawmakers expressed concern over the Trump administration’s preliminary discussions regarding the potential use of Cal Poly Maritime…
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San Luis Obispo County debuts Votemobile to expand ballot access
San Luis Obispo County launched its new Votemobile service to increase voter outreach and convenience through mobile ballot drop boxes…
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Grand Avenue renovations boost biking and walking but collisions persist
San Luis Obispo officials reported that while Grand Avenue’s pilot project successfully increased pedestrian and bicycle usage, collision rates remained…
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San Luis Obispo’s Halloween Safety Enhancement Zone begins
The Halloween Safety Enhancement Zone, or SEZ, has officially begun, doubling fines for this past weekend and the next. The…
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Cal Poly Democrats host Community Over Division resource fair during Turning Point USA event
Cal Poly Democrats hosted their Community over Division Resource Fair on Oct. 21, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the UU, which…
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Cal Poly students protest Cal State’s OpenAI partnership
Cal Poly students walked out on October 20 to protest the California State University system’s multi-million dollar partnership with OpenAI…
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Turning Point USA event brings hundreds of attendees and over 70 protesters
Conservative activists and student organizers clashed at Cal Poly during a Turning Point USA event featuring controversial speakers and intense…
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Cal Poly to host discussion on data center development at real estate event
Cal Poly will host its second annual Real Estate Day on Oct. 28, featuring a discussion on the economic and…
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Owners of Papa’s Thai Cafe open asian grocery store in downtown San Luis Obispo
Papa’s Asian Market, a new grocery store offering specialized Korean, Chinese, Japanese and other Asian products, has opened on Monterey…
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How does San Luis Obispo County ensure security and transparency in elections?
San Luis Obispo County officials outlined the multi-layered security protocols and verification processes used to ensure the integrity of the 2026 midterm election.
Incumbents Michelle Shoresman and Emily Francis lead city council race
Michelle Shoresman and Emily Francis leading city council race following the city’s first election under a newly implemented single-vote system.
Xavier Becerra leads governor race
Xavier Becerra leads the California gubernatorial election with 65% of the vote, positioning him to lead the state’s economy and prioritize healthcare affordability and housing solutions.
Incumbent Dawn Addis leads District 30 assembly race
Incumbent Democrat Dawn Addis is projected to win a third term representing District 30 following early election results showing her with 67.7% of the vote.
Proposition 4 would allow California to create public campaign-financing programs
Proposition 4 would allow California and local governments to establish public campaign-financing programs for state and local candidates to potentially reduce the influence of private funds.
California’s Proposition 3 could establish a permanent high-income tax to aid in funding education and health care
Proposition 3 seeks to provide permanent funding for California schools and healthcare by extending a tax on high-income residents beyond its current 2031 expiration date.
Proposition 2 would raise state budget reserves, aiding during economic downturns
Proposition 2 would allow California to increase its rainy day fund cap from 10% to 20% of general fund tax revenue while authorizing funds to address the state’s $20 billion federal unemployment insurance debt.
Proposition 37 would set aside $25 billion to help Californians buy new homes
California’s November ballot features Proposition 37, a proposal that would authorize the state to borrow up to $25 billion to provide down payment assistance for low- to middle-income residents purchasing newly constructed homes.
How to vote in the 2026 midterm election
As the Nov. 3 election approaches, students are provided with guidance regarding voter registration, eligibility for local versus statewide races and the security procedures used to count ballots.
Proposition 40 – Everything you (non-billionaires) need to know about California’s Billionaire tax
Proposition 40 is about the people of California. Without it, necessary programs will be cut while billionaires will remain unaffected as their wealth continues to grow. For Mark Zuckerberg or Larry Page, Proposition 40’s one-time tax is ineffectual in the grand scheme. For Californians who rely on Medi-Cal, it could mean their continued access to…
San Luis Obispo Mayor Erica Stewart runs for reelection
Mayor Erica Stewart is running unopposed for a third term in San Luis Obispo’s Nov. 3 midterm elections, focusing her campaign on housing development, homelessness reduction and support for local businesses.
Periodistas: Un nuevo club reúne a estudiantes de periodismo y a hispanohablantes para representar la comunidad hispana
Un nuevo club en Cal Poly, Periodistas, se dedica a destacar noticias hispanas locales y a informar sobre temas que afectan a la comunidad latina en general. La directora del club, Alexa Haverlah, es una profesora de periodismo bilingüe y la representación de comunidades marginalizadas en los medios. “Se trata de fomentar un espacio para…
Learning to recognize, preparing to help: New law expands human trafficking education to help protect students
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law requiring California colleges to implement employee training and updated reporting procedures to combat human trafficking and sexual crimes on campus.
Single-vote system to take effect for Nov. 3 city council race
San Luis Obispo implemented a new Citywide Single Vote system for its Nov. 3 election following a settlement with the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project over allegations of violating the California Voting Rights Act.
What is Proposition 39?
California voters considered Proposition 39 on the November 3rd ballot, a measure designed to increase voter verification requirements at polling places and via mail-in envelopes despite concerns from opponents regarding voter accessibility and implementation costs.
Bright lights, bigger fights
Queer students and alumni in San Luis Obispo are fostering a resilient community through drag performances and political activism following the federal rescission of Title IX protections.
Proposition 45: balancing construction and environmental protections
California voters will decide on Proposition 45 on November 3, a measure that seeks to shorten environmental review timelines under the California Environmental Quality Act to expedite infrastructure and housing projects.
Proposition 38: how billions of dollars could fund cancer research
Proposition 38, appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot, proposes allocating $8.4 billion to cancer research facilities and immunology grants, though opponents raise concerns regarding its financing mechanism and lack of transparency.
No Kings: Vote Early event prioritizes educating and engaging with San Luis Obispo County voters
The No Kings: Vote Early event, hosted by Indivisible San Luis Obispo County, educated and engaged with voters on Oct. 17. The event was split into two parts: an educational presentation titled “What’s on the Ballot” from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and a sidewalk rally from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Indivisible San Luis…
Former NASA astronaut to visit Cal Poly for voting and civic engagement event
Former NASA astronaut Danny Olivas is scheduled to visit Cal Poly on Thursday, Oct. 22, as part of Astronauts for America’s nationwide Vote for Freedom college tour to encourage student civic engagement before the Nov. 3 midterms.
West Campus discussion continues, Armstrong to no longer build on lemon groves
Armstrong announced during the session that officials no longer plan to develop on the 15-acre lemon grove, an area that was previously set to be built on. However, no further decisions regarding the development will be made until November. On Friday, Oct. 16, a student listening session was held with Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong…
Who is running to represent San Luis Obispo in the state assembly?
On Nov. 3, voters in San Luis Obispo, Monterey, and Santa Cruz Counties will choose between incumbent Democrat Dawn Addis and Republican challenger Shannon Kessler to represent District 30 in the state assembly.
First case of measles in San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo officials confirmed the county’s first measles case on Oct. 8, identifying potential exposures at two local medical facilities and advising residents to monitor for symptoms.
Who are San Luis Obispo’s House of Representative candidates?
Incumbent Democrat Salud Carbajal and independent Bob Smith will face voters on Nov. 3 to compete for the Central Coast’s seat in the House of Representatives.
Proposition 40 aims to fund health care through a billionaire wealth tax
Proposition 40 will appear on the November ballot to propose a one-time 5 percent tax on California billionaires to offset federal funding cuts to health care and social programs.
Fire on parking structure behind Poly Canyon Village under investigation
A fire broke out on Oct. 7 on the top level of the parking structure behind Poly Canyon Village at Cal Poly, causing minor soot damage but no reported injuries.
Cal Poly conducts two prescribed burns in October for forest recovery
Cal Poly researchers and students recently completed a 50-acre prescribed burn at Swanton Pacific Ranch and are preparing for a second 32-acre burn at Escuela Ranch scheduled for Oct. 21.
PG&E power shutoff affects agriculture areas on campus
PG&E shut off power in parts of San Luis Obispo County at 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 to reduce wildfire risk during forecasted strong winds, leaving approximately 4,000 customers without power, according to PG&E. The shutoff was previously expected to end by 11 a.m. Saturday, though the timeline could change depending on weather conditions, according to…
Proposition 1 proposes $11.2 billion for housing across California
California’s upcoming primary election features Proposition 1, an $11.2 billion bond measure designed to fund housing resources for renters, homebuyers, university students and farmworkers.
Cal Poly students host walkout for sexual violence prevention
Cal Poly students led a small group of classmates in a campus walkout to advocate for sexual violence prevention following the absence of the original organizers.