Update 4:41 p.m., Nov. 13: This story was updated to remove the graphic of the family featured. The two individuals featured in the graphic had no relation to the story and we have since removed them from our site, social media and updated online print spread. San Luis Obispo City Councilmember Jan Marx used to […]
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LIVE: St. Patrick’s weekend celebrations
On-campus concert ends 8:50 a.m. Morning on the Green – A Mustang Music Festival officially ends. Event staff begins cleanup of the area. ZHU leaves stage early; block party disperses 8:45 a.m. The off-campus block party came to an end due to strict law enforcement presence demanding students leave the area. Meanwhile, the on-campus concert has nearly […]
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Did Cal Poly and SLO just set the stage for another St. Fratty’s disaster?
Unfortunately, it’s looking like Cal Poly blew their golden opportunity to reform St. Fratty’s day.
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Galantis, Zhu to headline Cal Poly’s St. Patrick’s Day on-campus event
Swedish EDM opening act Galantis and American EDM artist Zhu are set to headline Cal Poly’s Morning on the Green – A Mustang Music Festival, according to the Cal Poly ticketing website. The free event will take place from 4:00 to 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, at the Cal Poly Sports Complex Lower Fields […]
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San Luis Obispo County general election results finalized
The San Luis Obispo County general elections were finalized this afternoon. The county saw voter turnout of 84%, with 153,432 ballots counted.
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San Luis Obispo Mayor Erica Stewart on path to reelection with 86% of votes, according to initial report
Current San Luis Obispo Mayor Erica Stewart holds a major lead in the election with 86% of votes in the initial report.
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ASI Student Government announces the return of “Meet Your Representatives” series
ASI Student Government announced on Tuesday the return of its annual “Meet Your Representatives” series. Running through the remainder of the winter quarter and the spring, the events serve as a way for students to “actively communicate and connect with relevant elected officials,” according to the ASI website. “[The “Meet Your Representatives”] events are fantastic […]
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MN Now: November 10, 2022
Mustang News reporter Gabrielle Downey brings you the top stories from this week.
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Erica Stewart wins mayoral seat by 70%, according to initial polling
Erica Stewart won reelection for SLO mayor with 70% of the vote, according to the county’s initial report. This will be Stewart’s first full-term as mayor – she was previously appointed by the city board to finish Heidi Herman’s term in late 2021. “They want to see great change and continue the good work that […]
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San Luis Obispo’s mayor speaks on Cal Poly, diversity and stepping into leadership
With an “I Hate Mornings” mug in tow, Erica Stewart talked with Mustang News about her life as the mayor of San Luis Obispo — and how she got here. Stewart, a Black Cal Poly alumna, described going to her hometown six hours away just to get her hair done when she was a student. […]
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SLO Mayor Erica Stewart announces official mayoral campaign for 2022 election
Eight months ago, Erica Stewart was unanimously appointed as mayor by the San Luis Obispo City Council after former mayor Heidi Harmon stepped down. The appointment helped the city avoid a special election that could have cost up to $200,000. Now, Stewart, who is the first Black mayor in San Luis Obispo’s 145-year history, is […]