The SLO Bangers Syringe Exchange and Overdose Prevention Program, a countywide harm reduction volunteer group, released a quarterly report showing that the organization distributed hundreds of overdose prevention kits while helping to reverse 79 overdoses in the past three months.…
San Luis Obispo transit driver shortage affects Cal Poly students and the greater community
San Luis Obispo Transit’s shortage of bus drivers and temporary technical issues are halting routes, which is straining services for local and campus residents. SLO Transit announced Oct. 4 that routes 3B, 4A and 4B will be temporarily suspended due…
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s report finds systemic racism in the county
A recent report released from the County of San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s office addressed the local systemic racism that minority groups face every day in San Luis Obispo. Its main focus was on underrepresentation of people of color in positions…
From 1994 to 2021: San Luis Obispo’s new mayor says she’s in it for the students
Running as Cal Poly’s ASI student body President in 1994, Erica A. Stewart’s campaign slogan was “Help Students Help Themselves.” In 2021, that is still an important part of Stewart’s mission, only she isn’t a student body president anymore –…
Cal Poly Alumn Erica Stewart Appointed as New Mayor of San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo appointed Vice Mayor Erica A. Stewart as Mayor of San Luis Obispo last night, replacing former mayor Heidi Harmon after she resigned in August. Council members Carlyn Christianson, Andy Pease and Jan Marx unanimously voted to approve…
Paul and Ruben Flores to go to trial for murder of Kristin Smart
Editors note: the story was edited to restructure the paragraphs and a few language modifications were made. After a weeks long preliminary trial, it was decided this morning that Paul and Ruben Flores will be tried for the murder and…
Gavin Newsom might be removed from office: Here’s what you need to know about California’s recall election
In a special election on Tuesday, Sept. 14, California registered voters will decide whether to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom. The official voter information guide lists the proponent’s statement of reasons for the recall, in addition to Gov. Newsom’s response. The…
Mask mandate reinstated in San Luis Obispo County amid highest rate of COVID-19 hospitalizations
San Luis Obispo County residents will once again have to wear face masks in all public indoor settings as of Tuesday night. Director of Public Health Penny Borenstein announced at a briefing Tuesday afternoon that a mask mandate is a…
BLMCA hosted a Juneteenth event so the San Luis Obispo community could celebrate
Saturday, June 19, Black Live Matter Community Action (BLMCA) San Luis Obispo hosted a Juneteenth celebration in Mitchell Park. The event was hosted to “celebrate Black joy with food, music and activities in the park,” according to an Instagram post…
Skipper’s Brew Coffee House celebrates “Big Gay Grand Opening” tonight
Since a second location of Skipper’s Brew Coffee House first opened downtown in February, co-owners and married couple Shari Rubino and Karen Pike say everything has gone better than expected. Now, Skipper’s Brew is hosting a “Big Gay Grand Opening”…
San Luis Obispo approves financial plan after a week of local campaigns to decrease police funding
After a week-long campaign advocating for San Luis Obispo to decrease its future police budget, Cal Poly Students for Quality Education (SQE), along with 25 other local organizations, were unsuccessful as the city council unanimously voted June 1 to approve…