Hopper Family Christmas Trees has brought a variety of natural Christmas trees to the Central Coast since 1985. Owned by husband and wife, Dennis and Joni Hopper, the family business hopes to see a higher demand for real Christmas trees in the coming seasons. Reporter Emma Montalbano interviewed the family to learn more about their […]
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Central Coast celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with historic designation of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Central Coast community gathered in Pismo Beach to witness the official designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.
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Morro Bay Rotary Club’s Ducky Derby splashes for cash
The Rotary Club of Morro Bay raised $14,000 in its first-ever combined Ducky Derby and shrimp and tri-tip barbecue fundraiser on Oct. 5. At 8 a.m. rubber ducks purchased by participants are dropped in the Galley Hofbrau Inlet on the Embarcadero, and the race finishes at Tidelands Park.Â
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New report “Harvesting Dignity” brings light to grim reality of Central Coast farmworkers and their advocacy for a livable wage
Two decades ago, Arcenio Lopez’s alarm went off at four in the morning. It was his first day working in the strawberry fields of Oxnard, California. He had just immigrated from Oaxaca, MĂ©xico – much to his family’s disappointment as they worked tirelessly hoping to never see their son in the fields.Â
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Changing lanes when it comes to college housing
Changing lanes across the Central Coast, from the winding roads of Big Sur to the blooming fields of the Carrizo plains, the sun beams against Nikolas Tanski’s aged, white Mercedes van, taking a less traveled road when it comes to housing.Â
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New mural on Cal Poly’s Via Carta road celebrates Central Coast community
Cal Poly has debuted its first commissioned outdoor mural, a 504 square-foot piece that can be seen as you walk along Via Carta Road. The mural, entitled “Generosity,” occupies the triptych wall on the side of the campus market building. The piece was commissioned by the Cal Poly Corporation in May 2022, kicking off an […]
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“It’s their land”: Chumash Tribe one step closer to Central Coast marine sanctuary
On a foggy morning in Morro Bay, sea otters summersault in the harbor while fishermen heave gear onto their boats. Across the water, surfers rip across silver-blue waves. The Chumash can sometimes be seen climbing Morro Rock — one of many sacred sites along the bay. This coastline may soon be protected by the federal […]
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Redistricting San Luis Obispo: The political implications of the county’s new representation layout
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to adopt a redistricted map of the county last month. In the 3-2 vote, the three republicans — John Peschong, Lynn Compton and Debbie Arnold — voted to approve the new map, and the two democrats — Bruce Gibson and Dawn Ortiz Legg — dissented. […]
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Students improve shark-spotting technology
Sept. 2020 marked the end to one of Cal Poly’s summer undergraduate research programs (SURP) where students and Cal Poly alumni developed a safer and cheaper tool to detect sharks off the coast of California using artificial intelligence. Before the new technology, volunteers for the shark lab would have to comb through hours of drone […]
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Inside the unsolved case: Kristin Smart podcast released
She has been missing for longer than she has been alive. The story of Kristin Smart, a Cal Poly student who has been missing for 23 years, is documented in a new podcast series “Your Own Backyard,” which made its debut Sept. 30, 2019. Podcast creator Chris Lambert, a central coast native, grew up hearing […]
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Experience Hearst Castle in a whole new light with night tours starting this month
Video by Sydney Brandt Hearst Castle is a popular destination along the Central Coast. Known for its rich history on William Randolph Hearst, people from all over the world travel to see this historic landmark. Now, there is another reason to visit. On Friday and Saturday nights, guests now get to tour Hearst Castle at […]