Cal Poly is combining the College of Architecture and Environmental Design and the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics into one ceremony to make room for two College of Engineering ceremonies, due to the increasing number of eligible graduates.
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California Supreme Court denies Paul Flores’ appeal in conviction
Paul Flores’ second appeal to his conviction for the first-degree murder of Kristin Smart was denied by the California Supreme Court, San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced Wednesday in a press release. Flores filed the petition to the California Court of Appeals for review in July 2025, attempting to reverse his charge […]
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Highway 1 fully reopens for the first time after three-year closure
Caltrans finished repairs to Highway 1 through Big Sur, restoring access between Cambria and Carmel as of noon on Wednesday, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom. This announcement comes nearly 90 days earlier than the initial opening date, which was projected to be March 30, 2026. For three years, the scenic cliffside byway was closed for […]
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Witnesses recount hit and run that injured two Cal Poly sophomores
Two Cal Poly sophomores were injured in a hit and run last Thursday, and the driver, Ishan Pandhare, was arrested and charged with two counts of hit and run with injury or death.
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Central Coast farms foster community through honor code initiatives
SLO Ranch and City Farm SLO are two examples of local businesses using the honor code to promote community engagement and provide access to local food, while Finley Farms uses an honor stand to provide access to organic produce and connect producers to the community.
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Federal court approves California redistricting
A panel of federal judges upheld California’s voter-approved redistricting plans that will temporarily redraw districts to favor Democratic districts. The measure, known as Proposition 50, was introduced in mid-2025 as a response to a redistricting effort in Texas that favored Republicans. This decision comes two months after a federal three-judge panel ruled to deny Texas’ […]
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Harlem Globetrotters return to Cal Poly for 100 Year Anniversary Tour
The Harlem Globetrotters will return to Mott Athletics Center this Friday for their 100 year anniversary tour, providing entertainment through trick shots, skits and dunks for the Cal Poly community.
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Muffin tin scalloped potatoes: A taste of home for Cal Poly students
The Cal Poly Food Pantry offers a free resource of ingredients for students to make cheap, filling and easy meals like muffin tin scalloped potatoes.
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Student workers now earn $16.90 after Jan. 1 minimum wage boost
California’s minimum wage increased by 40 cents to $16.90 per hour on Jan. 1, reflecting the state’s annual wage adjustments to accommodate rising inflation rates, with many Cal Poly students relying on this wage increase to cover their expenses.
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Morro Bay Bird Festival returns to Central Coast for 29th run
The 29th Morro Bay Bird Festival will return to the San Luis Obispo area this weekend, offering a host of events for bird-lovers of all levels of experience.
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Youngest Mengele twin experiment survivor to speak at Chabad event
Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo’s joint Chabad will host Holocaust survivor Sora Vigorito, 84, at the Performing Arts Center tomorrow evening. Vigorito will speak at the 2-hour event about being the youngest known survivor of Dr. Josef Mengele’s twin experiments, according to the event flier. Mengele, a Nazi doctor, is known as the “Angel […]