A parked car caught fire in the H2A lot near Kennedy Library at 8:05 a.m. this morning. No injuries or damages to surrounding cars in the lot were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Chasing fire: How one Cal Poly major is attracting and preparing future fire professionals
Growing up farming in Esparto, California, a small town of roughly 3,500 people located in Yolo County, Schwenger always thought she would pursue a career in the agricultural industry, or in medicine.
SLO city announces Public Service Recognition Week
The City of San Luis Obispo started Public Service Recognition Week, a period meant to honor public service workers like teachers, firefighters, police officers, childcare workers and others. “Public service workers are the backbone of our community, and we are grateful for their commitment to serving everyone who lives here, works here, and visits San […]
Smoky skies over Cal Poly: Students affected by fires raging across California
Three major fires in northern and southern California have set ablaze thousands of acres prompting evacuation orders for more than 250,000 people. Since Thursday, Woolsey Fire and Hill Fire have burned a combined total of more than 87,000 acres in western Los Angeles County and southeastern Ventura County. According to Cal Fire, Woolsey Fire is […]
Thomas Fire smoke spreads to San Luis Obispo
Fire Chief Garret Olson reassured residents San Luis Obispo air quality is being monitored efficiently.
SLO county firefighters to climb 69 floors for cancer
SLO firefighters will climb in honor of Mateo, a six-year old and child of a Cal Poly employee who has been battling leukemia since he was three.

