The CalFresh Healthy Living program at Cal Poly has been terminated due to a funding cut from Congress’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which eliminated funding for the SNAP Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program.
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Cal Poly is discontinuing Student Ombuds Services on Monday
Cal Poly’s Student Ombuds Services will be discontinued as of October 6, 2025, announced this morning in an email by the Office of the President. The service is a safe and confidential space for students to discuss conflict over the last 15 years.
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Government shutdown expected to impact San Luis Obispo residents
San Luis Obispo residents could be affected by current disagreements between Republican and Democratic members of Congress, causing a government shutdown starting at 9 p.m. PDT Wednesday. The shutdown comes as a consequence to the latest clash in Congress over a new spending bill. Members of the House were set to confirm upon a short-term […]
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TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk fatally shot during Utah campus event
Update September 12, 10:34 p.m.: Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on suspicion of assassinating Charlie Kirk and is being held at the Utah County Jail, according to the AP. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox explained Robinson’s prior mentions of Charlie Kirk to family members at a press conference held on Sept. 12. Charlie Kirk, a conservative […]
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Police arrest suspect after person was barricaded in downtown hotel
The San Luis Obispo Police Department arrested a suspect after a person was barricaded inside a room at the Hotel Cerro, according to Police Public Affairs Manager Christine Wallace. The department closed off Garden and Marsh Streets from 11 a.m. until mid-afternoon Tuesday while they worked to get the person out safely. The department’s regional […]
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Former Cal State Chancellor Joseph Castro dies at 58
Joseph I. Castro, the first Mexican-American Cal State Chancellor, passed away after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of increasing diversity and educational opportunities, despite facing backlash for his mishandling of sexual misconduct complaints.
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Gifford Fire is now biggest blaze this year
Update August 16, 7:50 p.m.: The Gifford Fire has grown to 132,605 acres and is at 77% containment, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Fire crews will be reassigned to other incidents, whilst sufficient crews will ensure full containment. Cool temperatures and higher humidity levels will aid firefighters in achieving additional containment over the weekend. […]
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Tsunami advisory in SLO warns public to stay away from beaches
Update July 30, 12:00 a.m.: SLO County Fire has issued an Evacuation Warning for zones: SLC-178, SLC-179 and SLC-180. SLO County Emergency Services recommend residents in Los Osos to evacuate if conditions worsen. — San Luis Obispo is under tsunami advisory after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, according to the U.S. Tsunami […]
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Cal Poly earns five-star rating from Money in ‘Best Colleges’ list
Cal Poly received a five-star rating from Money in its Best Colleges in America list, highlighting its financial support, hands-on learning model, and graduation rate, making it one of the best university systems in the country.
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Army ROTC Program to shut down by summer 2026
Cal Poly’s Army ROTC program will be deactivated by the end of the 2026-2027 academic year, allowing cadets to complete their degrees and commissions, but cadets will need to transfer to other universities to continue their officer training.
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Madre Fire: California’s largest blaze in 2025 burns over 80,000 acres in San Luis Obispo County
Update July 26, 10:41 a.m.: The Madre fire covered 80,786 Acres. It is fully contained according to Cal Fire. Update July 18, 12:48 p.m.: The Madre fire covered 80,779 Acres. It is currently 97% contained according to Cal Fire. Update July 8, 5:42 p.m.: The Madre Fire is covering 80,610 acres. It is currently 62% […]