Assemblymember Dawn Addis is working to pass legislation to address affordable housing, student data privacy and protection of victims of childhood sexual assault, as well as promoting offshore oil pipeline safety and protecting coastal access for her Cal Poly constituents.
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Lawmakers accuse Cal States of avoiding salary raises through statutory lawÂ
Cal State employees and unions are advocating for the passage of AB 1818, which would eliminate the need for salary negotiations and require the Cal State system to compensate for raises, regardless of state funding.
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City council member Michelle Shoresman announces her reelection campaign
Michelle Shoresman, a current San Luis Obispo city council member, has announced her reelection for city council, prioritizing housing, environmental preservation, and healthy neighborhoods.
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Kristin Smart’s remains were not found in Susan Flores’ home, investigators confirm
Investigators have ended their search of Susan Flores’s home, but will continue to evaluate the evidence collected as they search for Kristin Smart’s remains, which they believe are still somewhere.
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Students lose Canvas access, data at risk after ransomware attack
Canvas is inaccessible for Cal Poly students following a ransomware attack that may have exposed the personal information of Cal Poly users. Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, was attacked by the cybercrime group ShinyHunters, who claimed they have data from 9,000 schools and 275 million users, such as students, teachers and other staff, according […]
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Free farm fun and sheep shearing demonstration at City Farm SLO this weekend
City Farm SLO is hosting their 5th Annual Sheep Shearing Shindig & Ag Festival this Saturday, featuring farm games, a sheep shearing demonstration, hay ride farm tours, farm-to-table foods, and live music, all free of charge.
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Cal Poly’s Alexandra Ozerets sets new standard in women’s tennis history
Alexandra Ozerets of Cal Poly Women’s Tennis broke the program record for most career singles wins with 58 victories, attributing her success to her self-confidence and team-first mentality.
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Students may see price increases as U.S. dollar drops to lowest value in four years
The U.S. dollar has depreciated to its lowest value in four years, resulting in increased costs for local businesses and potentially higher prices for consumers, although it could also lead to an increase in foreign tourism.
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Students face flight delays while traveling for spring break
Cal Poly students experienced delays and disruptions due to a partial government shutdown, which caused TSA workers to call out from lack of pay, resulting in lengthy security lines and missed connections.
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Sheriff executes warrant at Paul Flores’ mother’s home
The San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the home of Paul Flores’ mother, Susan Flores, in connection to the Kristin Smart case, as Flores was found guilty of her murder in 2022 and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.
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Current state budget ups CSU funding by $366 million, but analysts want to cut it
The California State University is advocating for increased state funding to support its budget and enrollment growth, while also working to increase its own revenue through tuition and fees.