Ethnic studies professor Lydia Heberling received a pin from the Duwamish tribe at the Burke Museum in Seattle, WA. The pin forms a ribbon made of wood, with red beads strung at the end –– the color of the Missing…
Man stabbed in Downtown SLO, suspect arrested
Editor’s note: This article was updated at 1:45 p.m. on April 24 to include that Samuel Greene was arrested for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. A man was stabbed non-fatally at the intersection of Monterey and Chorro Street…
Flores’ trial for murder of Kristin Smart moved to Monterey County
The trial of Paul and Ruben Flores is being moved to Monterey County after Judge Craig van Rooyen decided that the trial would not be fair and impartial in San Luis Obispo County. All parties discussed the possibility of two…
Vendor booths at Poly Royal Rodeo burglarized, vandalized
Two vendor booths at the Poly Royal Rodeo were allegedly broken into and burglarized early Friday morning, according to Cal Poly spokesperson Matt Lazier. One of the vendors, Cattaneo Bros, announced they were one of the victims on Instagram. “The…
Two local business owners investigated for sexual assault
Editor’s Note: This article discusses specific experiences and themes regarding sexual assault. Survivors of such experiences can access confidential services through Cal Poly Safer’s website. The San Luis Obispo Police Department is investigating several sexual assault allegations made Thursday against Kin…
San Luis Obispo County will no longer hold trial of Flores’ for murder of Kristin Smart
Paul and Ruben Flores’ murder trial will not take place in San Luis Obispo County, presiding judge Craig van Rooyen ruled earlier Wednesday morning. The reasoning for van Rooyen’s decision was mostly attributed to the notoriety of the case in…
A judge will decide tomorrow if Kristin Smart murder trial will be held outside of San Luis Obispo. Here’s what to expect
The hearing for a change of location in San Luis Obispo’s Kristin Smart murder trial will be held tomorrow morning. Paul Flores is charged with the murder of Kristin Smart, a Cal Poly freshman who was reported missing in 1996. Ruben…
A social worker is de-escalating ‘life and death’ emergencies with San Luis Obispo Police
Content warning: This article mentions suicide and violence. John Klevins answered a call from his wife, who asked why he was running late to get home. A large ginger mustache and wide smile peaked through when Klevins adjusted his face…
San Luis Obispo County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force leads to nine arrests in three days
Nine individuals were arrested over three days in relation to San Luis Obispo County’s Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force efforts, District Attorney Dan Dow announced in a press release March 1. The Task Force’s enforcement disrupted two criminal trafficking networks. Three…
More than $1 million worth of drugs seized in San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo​​ Police seized more than $1 million worth of drugs about a mile from Cal Poly’s campus Thursday morning while arresting a suspect for narcotics trafficking. San Luis Obispo Police’s Special Enforcement Team (SET) served a search warrant…
Paul Flores’ attorney to request change of venue in Kristin Smart trial
Paul and Ruben Flores’ council are planning to propose a motion for a change of venue, requesting the trial of the Flores’ at a court not in San Luis Obispo County. Presiding Judge Craig van Rooyen discussed the planning for…