Elijah King was arrested by the San Luis Obispo Police Department for a hate crime threatening synagogues in the area after posting a threat on social media.
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Kennedy Library unveils new mural in official ribbon-cutting ceremony
The Kennedy Library at Cal Poly celebrated its re-opening with a ribbon-cutting after a two-year renovation, featuring a new mural, updated facilities and extended hours, providing students with a much-needed study space.
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San Luis Obispo Police Department enforces Safety Enhancement Zones with doubled fines, potential arrests
The San Luis Obispo Police Department (SLOPD) is enforcing safety enhancement zones (SEZ) starting Friday, Oct. 24 and will enforce them over the next two weekends. The first period starts Friday, Oct. 24 at midnight and will end Monday at 7:00 p.m. The second period will begin Thursday, Oct. 30 at midnight and will end […]
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Delta Chi fraternity’s permit revocation stands after city council denies appeal
Delta Chi’s appeal of the Planning Commission’s revocation of their conditional use permit was denied by the San Luis Obispo City Council, meaning the fraternity must apply for a modification of the permit within 60 days and face a permanent revocation if any further noise complaints are issued.
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Cal Poly students conduct prescribed burn with state and federal agencies
Cal Poly students, in collaboration with California State Parks, CAL FIRE and U.S. Forest Service, conducted a 26-acre prescribed burn at the university’s Escuela Ranch to learn about and experience the benefits of prescribed burns.
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‘No Kings’ protest in San Luis Obispo sees thousands protest Trump, discuss Proposition 50
The demonstration was scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., and by 10:30 a.m., the downtown streets of Osos and Monterey were already packed with demonstrators. In addition to raising American flags, many participants held posters demanding the release of the Epstein files, voting in favor of Proposition 50, stopping Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), preserving healthcare and opposing fascism.
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Cal Poly students and faculty protest U.S. Customs and Border Protection recruiting at the career fair
Cal Poly’s annual career fair will proceed as planned, despite widespread outcry from student and faculty groups who view the presence of U.S. Customs and Border Protection as “hypocritical” and “frustrating” due to the agency’s involvement in recent immigration raids targeting people of color.
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New law expands child care access for Cal Poly students with dependents
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will provide students with dependents at California’s public universities with more access to child care information and financial support starting in January 2026.
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Cal Poly employees to receive one-time bonus from $144 million state loan
The California State University system has authorized a $144 million state loan to compensate faculty and staff across all 22 campuses for their “extraordinary skill and dedication,” with the loan to be paid back in full to the state no later than July 1, 2026.
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San Luis Obispo prepares for record-breaking protest as ‘No Kings Day’ returns this Saturday
Approximately 10,000 people are expected to attend the second “No Kings” protest in San Luis Obispo on Oct. 18, in response to the Trump administration’s policies and actions.
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Panelists share experiences of being Latino students at Cal Poly
At the annual State of Latinx event, six panelists discussed the experience of navigating college life as a Latino, highlighting the importance of visibility, community, and having a voice in decision-making spaces.