A Cal Poly experience industry management class launched the ‘Cal Poly Corner’ at the Apple Farm Inn marketplace on May 15. The event Cal Poly Corner features student-made goods including Cal Poly cheese, chocolate, BBQ sauce, jam and wine. “I would say the launch of it was highly successful,” Apple Farm Inn General Manager Sean […]
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A Passion project: Hearst Castle reopens with new stories to tell
On an early morning in San Simeon, Museum Director Cara O’Brien takes in the serenity of the Hearst Castle esplanade. Panoramic views of the Central Coast mingle with the scent of citrus trees and rose gardens and she feels as though she’s stepped into a dreamland. “It’s kind of like walking on clouds,” O’Brien said. […]
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San Luis Obispo’s housing market is pricing out Cal Poly employees. A $65 million housing project aims to help
The growing demand for housing among Cal Poly faculty and staff is in the process of being answered. “There’s only one long-term solution, which is to build more housing for our faculty and staff,” Cal Poly Corporation CEO Cody VanDorn said. The Cal Poly Corporation is planning for a $65 million housing project to be […]
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May Flower Initiative: Local artists paint Downtown San Luis Obispo businesses
Downtown San Luis Obispo will look a lot more colorful this month thanks to local artists. More than 50 San Luis Obispo businesses have partnered with local artists to paint floral artwork on the windows of their storefronts. This is the third year of The May Flower Initiative Community Art Project, created by Downtown SLO. […]
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Pop-up roller rink set to open in Downtown SLO
A flower-power themed roller skating rink is set to open at Mission Plaza in Downtown San Luis Obispo this Friday. The pop-up rink will be open daily through May 22, with varying hours throughout the week. Skaters are required to buy tickets in advance and complete a waiver upon entry. The $10 ticket includes a […]
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“We believe in creating a woman-friendly world”: Hundreds gather to defend reproductive and abortion rights
More than 500 people attended the rally held by Women’s March San Luis Obispo on Tuesday, in support of protecting reproductive and abortion rights. The event held outside the San Luis Obispo courthouse was organized after a non-finalized Supreme Court draft opinion was leaked, potentially striking down Roe v. Wade – a decision that has protected […]
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Local clubs and organizations gather for the Earth Day Fair in San Luis Obispo
The nonprofit organization Earth Day Alliance, Inc., hosted their annual Earth Day Fair in San Luis Obispo on April 23. The fair took place at Laguna Lake Park from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and featured live music, an electric car show and local organization booths. Many were in attendance in support of preserving the environment. The […]
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MIT astronautics professor comes to SLO to speak at diversity series
The director of MIT’s Space Enabled research, Danielle Wood, presented at San Luis Obispo’s Diversity Speaker Series on Saturday to discuss how space technology can be used to improve justice on Earth. Wood’s presentation, “Space Enabled Earth Justice: Using Space Technology to Improve Life” dove into how MIT’s media lap applies space technology to social […]
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San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors candidates talk homelessness plans for 2022 election
On April 19, at the Cuesta College Performing Arts Center, six candidates for the Board of Supervisors discussed various subjects surrounding homelessness, from safety programs to tiny homes. Here’s where each candidate stood on the issues: Bruce Jones, District 2 Challenging incumbent Bruce Gibson for the District 2 Supervisor position, Bruce Jones is running with […]
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“It truly is just like a magical moment”: a guide to the 2022 San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
The 28th annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival kicked off Tuesday evening, with events and film screenings happening through Sunday, May 1. In total, the event will showcase 121 productions including feature films, short films and music videos. “This is the first time in a long time that the filmmakers have been able to […]
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San Luis Obispo is hosting a free concert in the garden of a historic Victorian home. Here’s how to attend
The city of San Luis Obispo is hosting a picnic event with live music at the Historic Jack House and Gardens in downtown San Luis Obispo on Sunday, May 1 and June 5. The events are San Luis Obispo’s new Spring Concert Series. Admission to both concerts is free to the public of all ages […]