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 […]
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Lightning In a Bottle to change location, lower ticket capacity after attendee deaths
Changes to LIB times are the main reason as to why Cal Poly students are no longer attending the festival as planned.
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Local coding bootcamp allows Cal Poly grads to stay and work in SLO
Ticket into Tech gives Cal Poly grads the opportunity to work in tech and make a head-of-household wage.
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The Central Coast through the lens of landscape photographers
From rolling hills to deserts to dunes, the Central Coast provides a unique and diverse terrain for photographers.
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15 -Minute update: Flu season hits Central Coast, Open Mic for Autism, and a new club on campus: SLIME
Mustang News anchors Emma Withrow and Kayla Berenson have today’s top stories.
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Annual Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival unites Central Coast birdwatchers
The City of Morro Bay is a Globally important Bird Area and a State and National Estuary.
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Ready to Rock: Unique geology of Central Coast inspires business ventures and hobbies
From the soft touch of sand on Pismo Beach to the crisp smell of the trees in the Los Padres National Forest, the Central Coast is an enriched area filled with an abundance of natural resources. San Luis Obispo community members take advantage of the Central Coast’s unique environment, developing hobbies and interests based on […]