A Cal Poly student was arrested in San Luis Obispo County for allegedly meeting or arranging a meeting with a minor for lewd purposes as part of a statewide anti-human trafficking operation, which resulted in 611 arrests and 170 rescues across the state.
Tag: San Luis Obispo County
Posted inNews
Local shops join nationwide shutdown against ICE
Multiple local businesses in San Luis Obispo County will be closed on Friday Jan. 30 in support of the national shutdown organized by grassroots activists to stand against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, while Field Day Coffee will be donating all of their profits to 805 Undocufund and Linnaea’s Cafe will be open only in the evening with a “pay what you wish” service.
Posted inNews
Gala Pride Center’s ex-director charged with embezzling funds
Dustin Robert Colyer-Worth, the former executive director of the Gala Pride and Diversity Center in San Luis Obispo, was charged with embezzling funds from the organization from November 2022 to October 2024.
Posted inProposition 50
Cal Poly students favor Proposition 50 in survey results
Some 70% of students surveyed by Mustang News said they planned to vote yes on Proposition 50, in support of temporarily redrawing California’s congressional maps. This compares to the 56.22%% who voted yes in San Luis Obispo County and 63.9% overall as of Nov. 7.
Posted inNews, Top Stories
Government shutdown may delay CalFresh benefits for students
CalFresh benefits for Cal Poly students may be delayed due to the government shutdown, leaving nearly 6,300 students without food assistance for November, while Cal Poly Cares and SLO Food Bank are offering short-term financial assistance and increased food production to those in need.
Posted inNews
National Weather Service issues wind and surf advisories for San Luis Obispo County
The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard issued wind and surf advisories for San Luis Obispo County, with northeast winds of 20-30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph, and breaking waves of 8-14 feet, until 9 a.m. Oct. 28th.
Posted inNews
Resilience in the face of fear: SLO County prepares amid Trump’s immigration policies
When President Donald Trump announced his immigration enforcement policies, Echevarria was filled with fear — not just for herself, but for her community.
Posted inMNTV
In the Field: Cal Poly Field-Geology students explore stratigraphy of Carrizo Plain
Cal Poly geology students traveled to Carrizo Plain National Monument to study the 50-million-year-old rock formations in Powerline Canyon. Through hands-on fieldwork, they measured and described rock layers, using stratigraphy to piece together the region’s geological history. By analyzing particle size and bed thickness, students gained a deeper understanding of how the Central Coast landscape […]
Posted inTop Stories
New system notifies county residents of severe weather, road closures and outages
AlertSLO provides notifications regarding severe weather, road closures, power outages, highway closures and public health emergencies.
Posted inElection Coverage
Kamala Harris secures 60.2% votes in California, according to Decision Desk HQ
Within California, voters favored Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris by 60.2% and former President Donald Trump held 37.4% voter support at 9:36 p.m., according to results from Decision Desk HQ. Election watch parties on campus varying from Cal Poly’s Turning Point USA and Cal Poly Democrats Club expressed their thoughts on the election before the results. […]
Posted inElection Coverage
Planning to vote by mail this year? Here’s what you need to know
For voters in San Luis Obispo County who plan to use mail-in ballots, here is an overview of what will be included in your ballot. This guide provides voter information, important deadlines and in-person voting options to ensure every vote is counted.