The City of San Luis Obispo was awarded $400,000 by the Department of Energy to institute the SLO Green and Healthy Homes project, a “community-led concierge service” meant to improve access to energy efficiency for low-income building owners, according to a recent City news release.
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A look into Deltina Coffee Roasters
Oceano’s Deltina Coffee Roasters officially opened their second location on Taft Street in San Luis Obispo. The store replaced the now shut-down Kin Coffee Bar that was previously at that location. Kin was closed after sexual assault allegations came to light about Kin’s owner, Julian Contreras, in April 2022. The coffee shop was soon rebranded […]
CalFresh Healthy Living hosts free cooking classes for students
The first class took place on Monday, Nov. 27, and focused on building a wholesome diet. The second was on Friday, Dec. 1 during which students learned smart strategies for shopping.
ASI Board of Directors intends to increase transparency to public through 2024 – 2029 Strategic Plan
ASI Board of Directors unanimously voted to endorse a 2024 – 2029 strategic plan. The plan, which includes four major goals, highlights ASI’s intention to increase transparency and understanding throughout the Cal Poly community.
Quickie Delivery faces setbacks due to Cal Poly e-scooter ban
The continuous enforcement of the electric scooter ban caused Quickie to rely on two electric bikes to fulfill all orders going to campus, leading to longer delivery wait times.
SLO Hillel hosts Nova Festival survivor on campus
On Nov. 29, SLO Hillel hosted Nova festival massacre survivor Shye Klein Weinstein on campus to share his story.
Renowned jazz pianist Matthew Whitaker to perform at Spanos Theater Dec. 6
Whitaker has performed at a number of college campuses in the past, but said he feels really honored and grateful to have the opportunity to perform at Cal Poly.
Industrial and manufacturing engineering department receives free robot arm, driving senior projects
The industrial and manufacturing engineering (IME) department within the College of Engineering has received a free Kawasaki robotic arm worth $40,000, according to manufacturing engineering lecturer Trian Georgeou.
Cal Poly student team advances to National Collegiate Soils Contest
Taking place in forested land in northern Humboldt, the competition allowed students to get their hands dirty and analyze soil.
Cal Poly Choirs to kick off holiday season with annual concert
According to the Cal Poly music department website, the concert is presented by Cal Poly Choirs, a group that includes Polyphonics, The University Singers, Chamber Choir and Cantabile. As a special addition to the concert, the Cal Poly Wind Ensemble and the Cuesta College Chamber Singers will also be performing.
Campus fire hydrant repaired more than a week after burst
A fire hydrant near a pedestrian crossing between several buildings and Dexter Lawn was replaced on Nov. 20, nine days after a Cal Poly Police officer hit it while making a U-turn. On Nov. 11, an officer pulled over for a traffic stop and hit the hydrant, according to university spokesperson Matt Lazier. “But, in […]
