Following a fire along Bob Jones Trail on Sept. 8, a suspect has been taken into custody for allegedly purposefully starting the fire. Bob Jones Trail is a bike path located north of Los Osos Valley Road. The fire spread onto city property and damaged vehicles nearby. The San Luis Obispo Police Department was able […]
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Cal Poly hires Artemis II pilot Victor Glover for full time administrative leadership role
Victor Glover, the astronaut who piloted NASA’s Artemis II mission around the moon, is returning to Cal Poly in a full-time leadership role, decades after graduating from the university. Cal Poly announced the hire Wednesday morning in an email and press release and said his position took effect Sept. 1. Glover will work with President […]
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Vehicle-motorcycle collision sends three to hospital, closes Foothill Boulevard
San Luis Obispo police and fire departments responded to a vehicle-motorcycle collision that resulted in injuries on Wednesday afternoon. The accident also led to a temporary road closure of eastbound Foothill Boulevard between California Boulevard and Santa Rosa Street for over two hours. At the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Casa Street, a 24-year-old motorcyclist […]
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Big Sur fires continue to burn, bringing smoke to San Luis Obispo
The Plaskett Fire continues to burn near Big Sur, impacting air quality in San Luis Obispo and prompting residents to remain alert for potential evacuations.
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Watch: Seven Cal Poly startups pitch to investors at Demo Day, concluding a summer program
Cal Poly student entrepreneurs showcased their startups during Demo Day on August 21st to connect with investors and begin fundraising efforts.
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Dolly Parton, frequent Madonna Inn visitor, dies at 80
Country music icon Dolly Parton died at age 80, prompting several San Luis Obispo businesses to honor her legacy through tributes and charitable acts.
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‘It’s such a bucket list thing for me:’ SLO Native and country star Dasha set to take the California Mid-State Fair stage
The California Mid-State Fair is a staple for San Luis Obispo County residents — and award-winning country singer and San Luis Obispo native, Dasha, is no exception. “Growing up, Mid-State Fair, every summer. Highlight. Oh my god,” Dasha said. Dasha is a country artist who grew up in San Luis Obispo and is […]
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You hear me before you see me: Finding belonging at Cal Poly
Diego Puga Escobar is a communications senior. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. I first stepped onto Cal Poly’s campus during my senior year spring break through PolyCultural Weekend. I spent the week before staying with a friend in Poly Canyon Village, the same friend who […]
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There’s a right way to end your college dating experience: a bucket list
Madeline Kuhns is a journalism senior and Mustang News opinion columnist. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. This article contains adult language and viewer discretion is advised. As sentimental as I am about being a senior in college, I am also sentimental about my college dating […]
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Here are the 4 places you need to visit on your last Farmers’ Market of the year
Kaylie Wang is an English sophomore and assistant opinion editor for Mustang News. The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang Media Group. While Thursday evenings mark the beginning of a three-day bender for some students, I use them as an excuse to join San Luis Obispo’s fellow foodies and […]