The City of San Luis Obispo has allocated a total of $100,000 to be distributed as $4,000 grants to help support events put on by nonprofit organizations in San Luis Obispo. “The events range from different types of experiences like conferences, concerts that first and foremost help benefit and support the residents in our community, […]
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Meet San Luis Obispo’s new mayor, Erica Stewart
Erica Stewart, previous vice mayor of San Luis Obispo, was recently appointed mayor following former mayor Heidi Harmon’s resignation on Sept. 21. The city council voted unanimously to instate Stewart as mayor. Stewart is a Cal Poly alumna, who attended the university from 1990-1995. She began as a food science major and eventually switched to […]
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Section of Railway Safety Trail project completed, connecting Phillips Lane and Pepper Street
The Railroad Safety Trail project completed a section of a bridge connecting Phillips Lane and Pepper Street on Oct. 28, marking progress on a two-decade project of climate action. After some delays in the shipping, the pedestrian-bicycle bridge was installed on Oct. 23 and will be open to the public in January 2022. With there […]
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Former Mayor Heidi Harmon on resignation and recent controversy
Is recently resigned and former Mayor Heidi Harmon a victim of online hate speech? In a sit-down interview at her home in San Luis Obispo, Harmon speaks to reporter Amanda Wernik about the recent controversy.
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From 1994 to 2021: San Luis Obispo’s new mayor says she’s in it for the students
Running as Cal Poly’s ASI student body President in 1994, Erica A. Stewart’s campaign slogan was “Help Students Help Themselves.” In 2021, that is still an important part of Stewart’s mission, only she isn’t a student body president anymore – she is the new mayor of San Luis Obispo. During her time at Cal Poly, […]
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Uber now has designated zones in downtown SLO. What does that mean for you?
Three downtown locations will now be designated as rideshare pick-up and drop-off stops. From 11 p.m. to 3 a.m., Uber, Lyft and taxi drivers will have open curbs to stop at on Higuera Street, between Garden and Chorro streets, and at the curb in front of the restaurant Luna Red. The rule began Oct. 1, […]
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Two cannabis businesses coming to SLO with more on the way
Weed is now in San Luis Obispo — for official business.
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Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo County prepare for large-scale storm
Storm total rainfall is expected to range from two to five inches in coastal and valley regions.
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Thomas Fire smoke spreads to San Luis Obispo
Fire Chief Garret Olson reassured residents San Luis Obispo air quality is being monitored efficiently.
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SLOMA to request partial funding for new building at SLO open forum
SLOMA is asking that anyone who supports the museum to attend the forum wearing “bright, primary colors.”
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30-Minute Update: San Luis Obispo Police Department increasing fines for some violations Halloween weekend, Crops Club holds annual haunted corn maze
Mustang News anchors Monica Roos and Avrah Baum update you on Mustang News’ biggest stories this week.
