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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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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New California laws restricting mask use by federal law enforcement will go into effect Jan. 1
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill prohibiting local and federal law enforcement officials from using face masks while on duty, with exceptions for undercover agents, tactical gear and masks worn to protect against disease or wildfires, and the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the law.
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Trump administration to withhold SNAP funding from 21 states, including California
The Trump administration is withholding federal SNAP funds from 21 mostly Democratic states that have not complied with the USDA’s request for data on SNAP recipients, a federal effort to combat fraud in the system.
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Where to cast your vote on Proposition 50
California’s statewide special election for Proposition 50 will happen this Tuesday. The ballot will ask for a single yes or no vote on the proposition, which would temporarily redistrict California’s congressional maps. READ MORE: Gerrymandering or safeguard? The political clash over Proposition 50 Residents can vote in person on Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to […]
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LIVE: Will Proposition 50 pass in California?
How will Proposition 50 change congressional district lines? Tune in to live election updates on KCPR 91.3 FM KCPR Newscast from 6-7 p.m. Live updates every 15 minutes from 7-8 p.m. Polls closed at 8 p.m. 8:05 p.m. At a few seconds before 8 p.m. one of the poll workers from inside comes to stand […]
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OPINION: Students should vote yes on Proposition 50
Shayna Gayer is a political science and journalism junior who is a Mustang News opinion columnist. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. California is one of the few states with enough political power to balance out Texas redistricting to add five Republican seats. That’s why I […]
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Ohio and Virginia move forward with redistricting plans ahead of California’s Proposition 50 election day
Panelists in Ohio approved new U.S. House Districts Friday, the same day Virginia senators approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would let lawmakers draw congressional districts. These developments come amid nationwide gerrymandering efforts, with California’s special election for Proposition 50 early next week. READ MORE: What to expect from our Proposition 50 coverage These initiatives […]
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Where to cast a vote on Proposition 50 in Nov. 4 special election
California will hold a special statewide election on November 4th to vote on Proposition 50, with registration and voting information available from the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
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Gifford Fire is now biggest blaze this year
Update August 16, 7:50 p.m.: The Gifford Fire has grown to 132,605 acres and is at 77% containment, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Fire crews will be reassigned to other incidents, whilst sufficient crews will ensure full containment. Cool temperatures and higher humidity levels will aid firefighters in achieving additional containment over the weekend. […]
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Mycologist discusses California’s mushroom diversity at SLO Botanical Garden
Mycologist and author Christian Schwarz visited the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden on Feb. 7 to deliver a lecture on the state of fungi in California, highlighting recent findings from the California Fungal Diversity Survey.