Thousands of nutria have been removed from California since their reintroduction in 2017, and researchers believe the reintroduction was purposeful due to the significant distance between Oregon and California’s Central Valley.
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San Luis Obispo County ranked 4th least affordable in the US
San Luis Obispo County is the No. 4 least affordable county in the U.S., with 89.7% of resident wages going towards major monthly home expenses, due to a 168% increase in median home prices over the past 8 years.
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Niche names Cal Poly No. 8 among California’s top party schools
Cal Poly landed at No. 8 among California’s top 10 party schools, according to Niche, a school discovery platform designed to help students “discover and connect with the best” schools. Niche determines its party school rankings using a specific methodology which it also applies to its “party scene grades.” The rankings are based on a […]
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California Assembly bill proposes new mileage-based fee for drivers
California is considering a new mileage tax to replace the current gas tax, which could increase vehicle taxes for commuters and impact affordability and road safety for Californians.
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California Democratic Party Chair urges trailing candidates to drop out of gubernatorial election
Rusty Hicks, chair of the democratic party, wrote an open letter asking candidates without the ability to win to drop out of the upcoming California gubernatorial race. “If you do not have a viable path to make it to the General Election, do not file to place your name on the ballot for the Primary […]
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Estudiante de Cal Poly se declara no culpable tras ser arrestado en operativo contra tráfico de personas
Find the English version here. Traducido por Isabella Beltran. Un estudiante de Cal Poly acusado de reunirse o de organizar una reunión con un menor de edad con propósitos lascivos se declaró no culpable de la felonía el martes en la mañana. Ashvir Singh, un estudiante universitario de 22 años especializado en ingeniería de manufactura, podría enfrentar hasta […]
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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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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 […]