Governor Newsom is scheduled to sign the Community News Act by today’s deadline, a bill designed to provide refundable tax credits to California newsrooms to combat declining local journalism employment.
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Back2Bass comeback event fosters connection between Cal Poly clubs and progressive EDM
Cal Poly alumnus Bryan Lai hosted the Back2Bass Comeback event on September 12, featuring local DJs and Cal Poly’s United Movement dance club to promote progressive EDM and community building in San Luis Obispo.
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PG&E is set to pay San Luis Obispo County $16 million to offset the effects of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant
PG&E has voluntarily agreed to pay San Luis Obispo County $16 million through 2027 to compensate for discontinued unitary taxes following the extension of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant’s operations.
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Intense heat creates challenges in Cal Poly classrooms without air conditioning
Students and faculty at Cal Poly reported difficulties attending classes due to extreme heat and inadequate air conditioning during a recent weather warning.
Posted inSeptember Print ’26
107 degrees, no air conditioning: Cal Poly struggles through heat wave
A recent record-breaking heat wave at Cal Poly highlighted critical gaps in campus air conditioning, prompting discussions among students and faculty about long-term infrastructure upgrades and sustainability efforts.
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Students manage early grape harvest for Cal Poly wine production
Cal Poly students are gaining hands-on experience in the meticulous process of making wine following an early grape harvest at the university’s Center for Wine and Viticulture.
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Newsom explores an AI ‘kill switch’ through executive order
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Sept. 18 to increase oversight of powerful artificial intelligence systems and requested recommendations for enhanced safety measures and reporting requirements.
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West Campus development decision postponed by Cal Poly President Armstrong
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong announced he will postpone a decision regarding the proposed West Campus development plan, which includes a hotel and housing, until November 2026.
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San Luis Obispo adopts new confidentiality policies for elected officials
San Luis Obispo City Council members unanimously decided to adapt confidentiality policies for elected officials on Sept. 15. Elected officials must discuss with the city manager, city attorney or a grand jury designee before sharing the information prior to official public release of grand jury reports. The changes were proposed after San Luis Obispo Mayor […]
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Cal Poly football’s live mascot tradition continues with Chase II
Cal Poly retired Chase, the university’s live mascot who ran onto the field before home football games for a decade. Chase II has now taken his place to continue the tradition. READ MORE: Cal Poly’s Chase the mustang bids farewell with a final gallop Chase II joined the Cal Poly herd after the university purchased […]
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Kennedy Library remodel featured in American Library Association’s 2026 Library Design Showcase
Cal Poly’s Kennedy Library was featured in the 2026 American Libraries Magazine Library Design Showcase following a $78 million renovation that expanded student study spaces and improved energy efficiency.