Spencer Somma opened SLO Thrift, a new secondhand shop on Higuera Street, which partners with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and is built on sustainability, community, and charity.
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Ishan Pandhare pleads not guilty to hit-and-run felonies; prosecution reports new details
Ishan Pandhare pleaded not guilty to three felonies related to a hit and run incident that seriously injured two Cal Poly sophomores, and he was taken back into custody with bail set at $150,000.
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Preview: February’s upcoming performances at Cal Poly
Cal Poly is hosting a variety of arts events throughout February, featuring music, dance and live performances from both touring artists and campus programs.
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SLO City Council declines to sign letter supporting Diablo Canyon tax and extension
The San Luis Obispo City Council declined to sign a letter supporting the extension of Diablo Canyon Power Plant’s operations and the continuation of a tax that funds the local school district, opting instead to write its own letter to be made public at Tuesday’s council meeting.
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Community members voice concern and support for ICE at SLO County forum about local law enforcement involvement
Hundreds of people attended a San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors forum to discuss the Sheriff’s Office cooperation with ICE, with public comments ranging from support to discontent, and lasting nearly four hours.
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McLintocks could lose license after alleged underage alcohol sale
McLintock’s Saloon and Dining House was allegedly found serving alcohol to four minors during an undercover operation, and now faces potential fines, license suspension and revocation.
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San Luis Obispo urges residents to coexist with mountain lions after recent sightings
Several mountain lions were sighted near Laguna Lake and in the Irish Hills Open Space, according to the City of San Luis Obispo. City Biologist Freddy Otte reminded residents that San Luis Obispo is mountain lion country and that the hills are their natural habitat, according to the press release. What should you do if […]
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Community feedback sought for Foothill Boulevard safety improvements
The Foothill Complete Streets Project in San Luis Obispo is seeking input from the 20,000 drivers, cyclists and pedestrians who use Foothill Boulevard daily to improve safety measures and accessibility, with an online survey open until March 17.
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Former Cal Poly football player to go to Super Bowl
Elijah Ponder, a former Cal Poly defensive end, will join the New England Patriots as a linebacker for Super Bowl LX in his rookie season, after having 24 tackles and four sacks in his first year with the team.
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Cal Poly Ag Showcase connects students with agriculture industry careers
The Ag Showcase, hosted by the Agribusiness Management Club and the National Agri-Marketing Association, is an annual two-day career fair that provides students of all majors with the opportunity to network with over 85 agriculture-related companies offering internships and full-time positions.
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Witnesses recount hit and run that injured two Cal Poly sophomores
Two Cal Poly sophomores were injured in a hit and run last Thursday, and the driver, Ishan Pandhare, was arrested and charged with two counts of hit and run with injury or death.