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 […]
Tag: San Luis Obispo County
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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.
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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.  […]
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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.Â
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Morro Bay High School wins San Luis Obispo County’s first high school voter registration competition
Morro Bay High School was announced as the winner of San Luis Obispo County’s first high school voter registration competition on Monday.
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SLO County Rideshare Week offer free bus rides through Friday
San Luis Obispo County’s “No Fare Anywhere” campaign will offer free public transit until Friday, promoting alternative transportation options.Â
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San Luis Obispo County announces first ever “I Voted” sticker contest winners
On Sept. 12, the San Luis Obispo County Elections Office announced the winners of its inaugural “I Voted” sticker design contest: third grader Melanie Rathbun from Old Mission School and senior Joanna Rawlings from San Luis Obispo High School. The contest, which ran from July 3 to Aug. 21, invited students in grades 3-6 and 7-12 to submit designs.Â
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SLO County inspects gas stations for credit card fraud
Protecting San Luis Obispo County from a type of credit card fraud called “skimming,” the Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures just completed their annual inspection at over 29 gas stations across the county.Â
Posted inOpinion
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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Federal mask mandate lifted in airports
Masks will no longer be required in airports after a federal ruling made Monday, according to a press release from the county of San Luis Obispo. Despite some local mandates being lifted, up until yesterday the CDC still required masks in public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs. University spokesperson Matt Lazier said that Cal […]
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Gas prices rise to $6 in San Luis Obispo County
The Chevron on Santa Rosa Street is currently charging $5.99 per gallon for premium gas as of Monday, signaling the steep increase in gas prices across San Luis Obispo County. The Chevron and the Speedway Gas Station across from it are two gas stations close to Cal Poly’s campus. San Luis Obispo County stands as […]