Bruce and Sally Blackerby have been married for almost 70 years, and credit their opposite personalities, commitment, and friendship for their lasting bond.
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‘Pay the farmer now or the pharmacist later’: How RAD Juice built a business around being health-conscious
RAD Juice has never drifted from the simple philosophy that shaped owner Jason Plough’s raw juice company from the start. “You could pay the farmer now or the pharmacist later,” Jason Plough said. The San Luis Obispo-based beverage business focuses on raw, cold-pressed juices made from organic fruits and vegetables, intentionally avoiding pasteurization, preservatives and […]
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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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How to make the most of spring in SLO
Shelbi Sullaway is a mechanical engineering junior and Mustang News opinion columnist. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. San Luis Obispo is a town that can get boring at times. You hear it all the time: college kids driven crazy by the feeling of running out of things to do. […]
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Cal Poly’s observation nights allow visitors navigate and understand the night sky
Tucked away within the U-shaped design of the Science building (52) is Cal Poly’s Observatory. Just a peek at the dome-shaped roof is an indicator of the powerful telescopes used to gaze at Jupiter’s Galilean moons, stellar nurseries and the billions of stars within our galaxy. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 7 to 8 […]
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Meet the women taking on the male-dominated music scene in SLO
Electrical engineering junior Abby Neal grew up with music, surrounded by her dad’s collection of over 500 vinyl records. When Neal was a child, she would pretend to play a guitar cut out of cardboard, using her family’s dining room table as a stage. Now, Neal is no longer pretending. She’s on-stage nearly every weekend […]
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Society treats the unhoused like a problem, not like human beings
Eden-Rose Baker is an opinion columnist for Mustang News and journalism junior. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. There is no denying that homelessness is a prevalent issue in San Luis Obispo County. It became a huge topic in November’s election cycle. Both former State Assembly District […]
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Local rollerskating crew champions inclusivity
Local rollerskating crew — Sk805 — prides themselves on inclusion of all skill levels and identities.
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Shots for Shows: Local venues advocate for COVID-19 vaccinations through live music
The Fremont Theater’s “Shots for Shows” campaign gave the chance for people to unite over live music in a unique way during the COVID-19 pandemic — through getting vaccinated. Both first-time COVID-19 vaccine recipients and those returning for their second dose were offered tickets to musical shows at one of their two venues, The Fremont […]
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San Luis Obispo hires new police chief
Rick Scott will be joining the San Luis Obispo Police Department (SLOPD) as the new police chief starting May 13, according to a city press release. According to the city, Scott, former assistant police chief in North Richland Hills, Texas, is expected to focus on community engagement, transparency and trust in his new position. “Public […]
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Vaccine lottery registration system soon to be implemented in SLO County
San Luis Obispo County is planning to install a new registration and lottery system for vaccinations this week, announced at a county press briefing Wednesday, Feb. 24.