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 […]
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SLO Restaurant Month returns to boost local eateries in January
San Luis Obispo is hosting SLO Restaurant Month throughout January, offering discounted menus and food specials to encourage the community and visitors to try new cuisines and dining options, with the goal of offsetting the slow business of the season.
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Cal Poly student arrested for felony hit and run with two victims
Two 20-year-old women were seriously injured in a hit and run on Thursday night, and Ishan Pandhare, a Cal Poly student, was arrested and charged with two counts of felony hit and run with injury or death.
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The Peak: Burnout Issue
This issue of The Peak explores the experiences of Cal Poly students who are feeling the effects of burnout due to the fast-paced environment and pressures of the school.
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California’s torrential rains mark the end of 25-year drought
After 25 years of drought, California is no longer in a drought due to heavy rainfall in November and December, which has decreased the risk of fires and increased water levels to normal.
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Cal Poly’s ‘Jungle Jumpstart’ float wins top Sweepstakes award at Rose Parade
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly Pomona’s collaborative rose float “Jungle Jumpstart” won the top-honored Sweepstakes Award at the 137th annual Rose Parade, becoming the first student-made float to win the award in decades.