More than 70 volunteers gathered at a Johnson Open Space in San Luis Obispo with a shared goal of getting as many trees in the ground as possible before lunchtime on Feb. 7. The event, marked by the steady sound of shovels breaking soil, was part of an ongoing community effort to expand the region’s […]
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How Morro Bay’s Outrigger Club brings new paddlers onto the water
Outrigger canoes filled the calm waters of Morro Bay as local club Pale Kai opened its doors to new members through a series of free demo days. Designed for both first-time and experienced paddlers, these guided sessions give participants the chance to learn the basics of outrigger canoeing while building community on the water. Reporter […]
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Community feedback sought for Foothill Boulevard safety improvements
The Foothill Complete Streets Project in San Luis Obispo is seeking input from the 20,000 drivers, cyclists and pedestrians who use Foothill Boulevard daily to improve safety measures and accessibility, with an online survey open until March 17.
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Central Coast farms foster community through honor code initiatives
SLO Ranch and City Farm SLO are two examples of local businesses using the honor code to promote community engagement and provide access to local food, while Finley Farms uses an honor stand to provide access to organic produce and connect producers to the community.
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One big family party: Sequoia hall’s Friendsgiving brings students together
This is a cross-published piece with KCPR, more information can be found here. The sounds of clattering pans, opening oven doors and students weaving around one another filled the communal spaces of Sequoia Hall on Nov. 9. What started as a simple idea between roommates quickly evolved into a full dorm-wide Friendsgiving — one that brought together […]
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El simple ha ido
Addie Uhl es una estudiante de estudios interdisciplinarios del tercer año y reportera bilingüe de Mustang News. Las opiniones expresadas en este artículo no reflejan necesariamente las de Mustang Media Group. Necesitamos mudarnos de un lugar a otro. Es parte de la vida. En Cal Poly, mudamos clase a clase, clase a casa, deportes a […]
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Paso Robles Art in the Park reveals the possibilities for creative careers
More than one hundred artists and vendors gathered in downtown Paso Robles for the city’s biannual Art in the Park. The variety of creative businesses showcased beautiful art, original products, and a passion for their work. Reporter Kimber Draughon brings us more.
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Central Coast Memorial Museum uplifts veterans through community and memory
On Veterans’ Day, Central Coast Memorial Museum honored veterans through awards, inspiring speeches, and connections. Family and friends gathered to hear keynote speakers recount personal stories from their service. Eight former military members from various formations received awards for their outstanding service. Reporter Kimber Draughon brings us this story.
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Girl Talk: The unspoken rules of female friendship
There’s an invisible handbook that exists among women, a sacred text that was never written down, never formally taught, yet somehow universally understood. It’s the girl code, and if you know, you know.
But here’s what’s fascinating: why do we know? How did this intricate system of unspoken rules become so deeply embedded that it feels instinctive? No one ever sat us down with a manual. There was no orientation, no formal induction. Yet somehow, this knowledge gets passed down, mother to daughter, friend to friend, in moments so subtle we barely notice them happening.
This isn’t a coincidence. It’s a collective adaptation.
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‘You belong here’: Front Porch renovation had community in mind
Front Porch, a free coffee shop near Cal Poly campus, recently underwent a renovation to accommodate its growing student population and provide a more inviting space for students to connect and collaborate.
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Costumes and community: San Luis Obispo holds annual comic fair
San Luis Obispo transformed into a pop culture paradise as fans gathered for the annual Comic Fair. The event showcased the work of local artists and explored the growing comic scene on the Central Coast. Reporter Lauren Quijano takes us inside the celebration of comics and creativity.