Cal Poly will host its second annual St. Patrick’s Day music festival on March 14, headlined by Australian DJ Odd Mob and EDM duo Walker & Royce, with increased capacity and security measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for students.
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Cal Poly skilled trade workers to strike following CSU salary disputes
Cal State University skilled trades workers are set to strike from Feb. 17 to Feb. 20 due to promised salary increases that were withheld in July 2025. At Cal Poly, Teamsters Local 2010 will protest from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. near the entrance to campus at Slack Street. Approximately 1,100 Cal State skilled trades […]
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Ishan Pandhare pleads not guilty to hit-and-run felonies; prosecution reports new details
Ishan Pandhare pleaded not guilty to three felonies related to a hit and run incident that seriously injured two Cal Poly sophomores, and he was taken back into custody with bail set at $150,000.
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California Supreme Court denies Paul Flores’ appeal in conviction
Paul Flores’ second appeal to his conviction for the first-degree murder of Kristin Smart was denied by the California Supreme Court, San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced Wednesday in a press release. Flores filed the petition to the California Court of Appeals for review in July 2025, attempting to reverse his charge […]
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Former Cal Poly student sentenced to over six years in prison for firing guns on campus
Charles Hojaboom was sentenced to over six years in state prison for firing guns on the Cal Poly campus in 2023, and will now have two strikes under California’s Three Strikes Law.
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Pi Beta Phi to join Cal Poly’s Greek community after unanimous vote
The Pi Beta Phi sorority is set to join Cal Poly’s Greek community in 2026-27 after a unanimous vote by chapter presidents. In a newsletter release, Fraternity and Sorority Life announced the chapter accepted their invitation to join for the 2026-27 school year. Both Pi Beta Phi and Alpha Xi Delta received strong support as […]
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San Luis Obispo offers Free Chipping Day to combat wildfire risk
In efforts to combat wildfire risk in San Luis Obispo homes and communities, the city is hosting a free chipping day for eligible residents on Dec. 2. This event is funded by the State of California, and aims to support wildfire preparedness by removing hazardous vegetation from resident’s homes. A local, licensed and insured contractor […]
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Longest government shutdown in U.S. history comes to an end after 43 days
The longest-running government shutdown in U.S. history is planned to come to an end after 43 days. On Nov. 12, the House voted on a bill to provide temporary government funding for major federal agencies and government programs through Jan. 30, detailed by the House Committee. Some effects of the shutdown may take over a […]
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Atmospheric river to hit SLO County Wednesday through Sunday
An atmospheric river is expected to hit California this week, bringing up to four inches of rain to San Luis Obispo County.
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Senators passes bill to reopen government, funding SNAP Â
The U.S. Senate passed a deal to fund the government through Jan. 30, which includes funding for SNAP, agricultural programs, military construction, and veterans’ affairs, and will be voted on by the House of Representatives.
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Cal Poly releases 2026 catalog nearing semester conversion
Cal Poly has released its 2026-28 academic catalog, its first official document detailing course offerings and graduation requirements for its transition to semesters, which will take effect next academic year.