A four-day strike by skilled trade workers across the California State University system prompted CSU leadership to signal a commitment to honor contractual raises. The statement came during a hearing last month with the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance. “We’ll provide all our world class faculty and staff with much deserved compensation […]
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Federal court approves California redistricting
A panel of federal judges upheld California’s voter-approved redistricting plans that will temporarily redraw districts to favor Democratic districts. The measure, known as Proposition 50, was introduced in mid-2025 as a response to a redistricting effort in Texas that favored Republicans. This decision comes two months after a federal three-judge panel ruled to deny Texas’ […]
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All four visas reinstated at Cal Poly as part of U.S. Department of Justice reversal
Two visas were reinstated for international students at Cal Poly, following U.S Department of Justice reversal.
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Cal Poly wins first place in Cal State voter registration competition
The university registered 7% of its campus, a number that includes only newly-registered voters
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Morro Bay voters approve Measure A-24 to block battery storage facility at Morro Bay Power Plant
San Luis Obispo County voters approved Measure A-24, a land-use measure designed to block the construction of a proposed battery storage facility at the decommissioned Morro Bay Power Plant.
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San Luis Obispo County general election results finalized
The San Luis Obispo County general elections were finalized this afternoon. The county saw voter turnout of 84%, with 153,432 ballots counted.
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What Cal Poly students do on election night
For many Cal Poly students, November 5, 2024 was the first time they could vote in a presidential election. Here’s what students were up to on that night.
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Securing the vote: Election safeguards amid voter concerns
From cutting-edge tech to hands-on processes, San Luis Obispo County implemented safeguards to ensure every vote counted in the 2024 General Election. Mustang News reporter Natalia Young examined the community’s trust in elections and spoke with a local expert in election administration to shed light on this complex democratic process.
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2024 Mustang News Election Show
Mustang News Television and Mustang Media Group cover the 2024 local and national election on November 5.
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San Luis Obispo voters reject Proposition 33, citing concerns over rent and insurance
San Luis Obispo County residents opposed Proposition 33 in Tuesday’s election, with 66% of voters opposing the measure.
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Incumbent and Cal Poly professor receive most votes city council election in initial results
Incumbent Jan Marx and Cal Poly professor Michael Boswell have received the most votes in the San Luis Obispo City Council election, according to the initial report. Marx, with 40% of the vote, and Boswell, with 34% of the vote will likely fill the two open council seats. Marx served on the council since 2020 […]