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Sheila Sobchik Capt. Vaughn of the San Luis Obispo Fire Department makes sure the Bishop Peak fire is completely out by spraying a smoldering log. The seven-acre grass fire began at approximately 1:15 p.m. and was considered a second alarm, meaning more fire engines were called to the scene to put out the fire, Capt. […]

The first Africanized Honey Bees, also known as killer bees, have recently been detected in San Luis Obispo County, Deputy Agricultural Commissioner Marty Settevendemie said. An unidentified local bee keeper discovered that the aggressive strain of bees had invaded his Arroyo Grande hives. The California Department of Food and Agriculture confirmed that the bees were […]

Emily Logan Modern languages and literatures professor Gloria VelA­squez has been selected as San Luis Obispo’s eighth poet laureate. “As an indigenous woman, a Dine Xicana, I am very proud to accept this award and to finally be recognized by the SLO community,” VelA­squez said. As an internationally-known poet and fiction writer, she has published […]

Garrett Leight An airborne terrorist attack is “reasonably foreseeable” at the new Diablo Canyon facility for storage of spent reactor fuel, according to a press release from the Mothers for Peace organization. The Mothers for Peace organization and Sierra Club told a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals why the U.S. […]

kiel carreau With on-campus parking becoming overcrowded, students are now beginning to overcrowd the SLO Transit system. By Emily Rancer San Luis Obispo Transit may get the green light to make more route changes, which could result in increased efficiency for Cal Poly riders. A subcommittee of the Mass Transit Committee (MTC) is proposing an […]

Michael Mullady The Woods Humane Society held a Wiggle-Waggle-Dog-A-Thon Saturday as part of Make A Difference Day, a national day of service asking citizens to help out in their community. Rachel Robinson and her dalmatian Skylar participated in the event, which was held to promote adoption services and proper care for animal enthusiasts. There were […]

This Saturday is Make a Difference Day in San Luis Obispo County. It is a national day of service that encourages community members to get out and volunteer for a day. The Cal Poly Community Center, United Way of San Luis Obispo County, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors and City of San […]

James Mellor The San Luis Obispo Fire Department will operate under a new chief as of Tuesday, Nov. 1. John Callahan, a former deputy chief of the Los Angeles City Fire Department, will be sworn in during the next City Council meeting. Callahan will bring over 32 years of experience to his new position. As […]

Garrett Leight The Central Coast Association of Wakeboarders is an organization dedicated to its sport, the lake lifestyle and teaching members throughout the Central Coast how to ride. CCAW, pronounced “Ca-Caw!,” has become one of the largest wakeboarding clubs in the nation with over 120 members in just two weeks of existence. Club founder and […]

nick coury In this electric age of developing the car industry, the quest for the best vehicle is never-ending. With new models and innovations, Ford Motor Company still stands as a forerunner in the battle. On Monday in Shell Beach, Ford presented the “Fusion,” a new model for the 2006 lineup geared toward college graduates. […]

The United Way of San Luis Obispo County began its 2005 California State Employees Charitable Campaign (CSECC) on Monday. The county-wide event gives employees of state agencies a chance to donate a portion of their paychecks to benefit their choice of non-profit organizations. Tony Aeilts, chief of police for Cal Poly’s University Police Department and […]