San Luis Obispo officials are implementing road closures, increased law enforcement, and doubled fines for violations in order to prevent large street gatherings during the annual St. Fratty’s Day celebrations near Cal Poly this weekend.
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Statewide skilled trade workers strike prompts Cal State shift on withheld raises
A four-day strike by skilled trade workers across the California State University system prompted CSU leadership to signal a commitment to honor contractual raises. The statement came during a hearing last month with the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance. “We’ll provide all our world class faculty and staff with much deserved compensation […]
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Cal Poly receives ‘D’ in antisemitism prevention amid AEPi incident aftermath
The Anti-Defamation League gave Cal Poly a “D” for its handling of antisemitism — a continuation of last year’s failing grades. The grade comes after a reported hate crime happened at a Jewish fraternity house last month. The U.S.-based, nonprofit organization aims to fight antisemitism and releases an annual Campus Antisemitism Report Card, an assessment […]
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Abnormally high temperatures to hit San Luis Obispo this week
A heat wave advisory has been issued for San Luis Obispo and parts of Santa Barbara County, with temperatures expected to reach 85-95 degrees Fahrenheit, 20-30 degrees higher than typical for this time of year.
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California Assembly bill proposes new mileage-based fee for drivers
California is considering a new mileage tax to replace the current gas tax, which could increase vehicle taxes for commuters and impact affordability and road safety for Californians.
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New Linnaea’s Cafe kiosk announced at State of Downtown meeting
Linnaea’s Cafe is opening a new kiosk, Slodega, in the Mission Plaza, featuring a New York bodega-inspired menu and outdoor dining area, while the Cultural Arts Parking Structure will open on March 17th with free parking for the first 28 days.
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Growing enrollment exacerbates Cal Poly parking supply
Students at Cal Poly are struggling to find parking on campus due to limited spots and high demand, resulting in increased stress and financial burden for those who rely on permits to park.
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Timeline: History of St. Fratty’s Day at Cal Poly
St. Fratty’s Day in San Luis Obispo has evolved from informal house parties into a coordinated public safety effort involving campus festivals, Safety Enhancement Zones, multi-agency policing and significant spending, following the examples of Poly Royal and Mardi Gras which were cancelled due to unrest.
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La Policía de San Luis Obispo disparó y mató a un hombre que portaba una réplica de un arma de fuego
Find the English version here. Traducido por Haydee Villanueva. Un agente de la policía de San Luis Obispo disparó y mató a un hombre que sujetaba una réplica de un arma de fuego el sábado por la tarde. A eso de las 4:46 p.m., el Departamento de Policía de San Luis Obispo recibió varias llamadas […]
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California Democratic Party Chair urges trailing candidates to drop out of gubernatorial election
Rusty Hicks, chair of the democratic party, wrote an open letter asking candidates without the ability to win to drop out of the upcoming California gubernatorial race. “If you do not have a viable path to make it to the General Election, do not file to place your name on the ballot for the Primary […]
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San Luis Obispo Police officer shot man within seconds of arrival, new footage shows
On February 28, San Luis Obispo police officers responded to five 911 calls and fatally shot 69-year-old Willie Felton Foster Jr. after he pointed a replica firearm at them.