The 2026 primary election for California’s District 30 Assemblymember has three front-running candidates, Dawn Addis, Shannon Kessler and Susannah Brown, who are all focused on affordability, housing and environmental issues for the local community and Cal Poly students.
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Outdoor yoga group thrives at Shell Beach, uniting community through movement
Shell Beach’s outdoor yoga group, founded by Shannon Bailey and now led by Mark McCormack, provides a sense of community and reflectiveness through yoga, with people of all ages being able to participate.
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Cal Poly’s annual Tomato Spectacular will feature 90 varieties for sale
Cal Poly’s Horticulture Unit is hosting the annual Tomato Spectacular sale on April 4, offering over 5,000 tomato plants of 90+ varieties, as well as basils, peppers and tomatillos, for $7 each, with proceeds going back into the horticultural and plant science unit.
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Cal Poly Unicycle Club takes mountain unicycling to SLO trails
The Cal Poly Unicycle Club regularly meets on weekends to practice mountain unicycling on trails throughout the Central Coast, and encourages new riders to start on flat ground before advancing to trails.
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How improv builds confidence and community
Improv comedy is a powerful tool for personal growth, connection, and mental health, allowing people to challenge comfort zones, build community, and experience joy through shared creativity.
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JDAWG SAYS: Skipped your essay? Here are some excuses
SATIRE: Students have to come up with creative excuses to explain why they can’t finish their essays on time, from ChatGPT being down to the bars being too busy.
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Local birders find beauty close to home at Morro Bay’s Birding Festival
Birdwatchers from across the Central Coast and beyond gathered in Morro Bay over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend for the 29th annual Morro Bay Birding Festival, a five-day event featuring more than 260 birding excursions and workshops. From kayak birding on the bay to guided easy birding walks through local parks, participants of all experience […]
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Meet the Central Coast shaper keeping surfboard craft local
In an industry increasingly dominated by mass-produced and overseas surfboards, local surfboard shaping remains a craft deeply rooted in community and connection. On California’s Central Coast, surfboard shaper Shane Stoneman has spent more than 25 years hand-shaping boards for surfers he knows personally. Stoneman believes the relationship between surfer and shaper, and the pride that […]
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Changing drinking habits of Gen Z challenge wine industry
The wine industry on the Central Coast is experiencing a steep decline due to changing consumer habits, with an estimated 38,000 acres of vineyards being destroyed or abandoned, and many wineries shutting down, while younger generations are more interested in craft beer and non-alcoholic drinks.
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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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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.