On January 24, several homeless people living along Prado Road in San Luis Obispo were forced to move from the area by San Luis Obispo Police. San Luis Obispo Public […]
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Candlelight vigil held to remember unhoused community members who died
When art and design senior Kat Schroeder arrived at Mitchell Park on Feb. 28, she was handed a candle and a small Lego figurine. She sat on the grass as […]
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Cal Poly freshman starts nonprofit and plans to establish a chapter in SLO
When psychology freshman Peyton Varner was 11 years old, she couldn’t comprehend that the unsheltered individuals she saw living on the street wouldn’t receive any Christmas presents. That year, she asked Santa Claus only for items that she could give to those living on the street, and this led Varner to take the first steps toward establishing Pea’s Blessing Bags.
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Cal Poly students aid local homeless population
Eaddy decided to do something about it. Along with child development sophomore Olivia Boles, Eaddy started making care packages for the homeless community in San Luis Obispo (SLO).
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Student organizations propose Stenner Creek ‘rape tunnel’ renovation
Currently, the only way to cross the murky water is by student-built structures that are constantly on the verge of collapse.
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San Luis Obispo students are choosing to live in vans to save money, despite legal challenges
After a few Craigslist searches and mishaps, Hallie Lassiter got into the front seat of a newly acquired 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Sprinter and screamed. Depending on how you spin […]
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Associated General Contractors club builds tiny homes for homeless veterans
In Feb. 2019, 20 members of AGC will continue to work on constructing the interior of tiny homes for veterans in need.
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Animal science students providing free health services to homeless people’s pets
Doggy Days, created by animal science alumni, is a monthly event that offers free vet services.
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Help for the Homeless During El Niño
Shelters and warming centers are open for the 1,515 homeless citizens in the area.
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Meters downtown make change count for homeless
You may have been noticing new meters downtown — but they’re not for parking.