Cal Poly announced late Tuesday afternoon that winter quarter classes will start Wednesday after a two-day delay caused by the rainstorm and its damage. “Many Cal Poly employees, including our custodial, trade shop, housing, dining, public safety and other teams, worked diligently over the past two days to respond to reports of flooding or damage […]
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WATCH: Cal Poly shutdown after major storm hits San Luis Obispo
The city of San Luis Obispo is essentially shut down as a severe rainstorm dumps inches of rain across the central coast. With widespread flooding and road closures, the city has issued a shelter-in-place order and is urging people to stay home and avoid travel on the roads. MNTV News Director Brady Caskey shows us […]
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Cal Poly cancels classes for second day due to rainstorm
Classes on Tuesday have been canceled due to ongoing storm conditions, according to an emergency alert from Public Safety director Anthony J. Knight. Due to classes being canceled for two days, the add-drop date for winter quarter courses has also been extended. While classes are postponed, the campus will be open to provide assistance to […]
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Shelter in place, flash flood advisories issued in SLO amid ‘life-threatening’ rainstorm
Update, 2:35 p.m.: This article was updated to include information on Cal Poly campus road closures. The City of San Luis Obispo has issued a shelter-in-place order due to Monday’s severe rainstorm that has left major streets riddled with flooding, car accidents and road closures throughout the day. The National Weather Service released a flash […]
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First day of winter classes canceled due to rainstorm
Update, 3:08 p.m.: This article was updated to include information from university spokesperson Matt Lazier regarding on campus flooding. Update, 12:37 p.m.: This article was updated to include information from a second emergency alert regarding evacuations due to an expected reservoir breach. Cal Poly issued an emergency alert that all in-person and virtual classes on […]