California State Universities are facing millions in funding losses due to NIH cuts, which has led California Democrats to propose a plan to allocate $23 billion in funding for medical and scientific research to create a state equivalent of the NSF and NIH.
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‘No Kings’ protest in San Luis Obispo sees thousands protest Trump, discuss Proposition 50
The demonstration was scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., and by 10:30 a.m., the downtown streets of Osos and Monterey were already packed with demonstrators. In addition to raising American flags, many participants held posters demanding the release of the Epstein files, voting in favor of Proposition 50, stopping Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), preserving healthcare and opposing fascism.
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San Luis Obispo prepares for record-breaking protest as ‘No Kings Day’ returns this Saturday
Approximately 10,000 people are expected to attend the second “No Kings” protest in San Luis Obispo on Oct. 18, in response to the Trump administration’s policies and actions.
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New federal rules and CalFresh funding cuts may leave Cal Poly students without food assistance
CalFresh, California’s Department of Social Services’ SNAP program, has been affected by the Trump administration’s new reconciliation bill, resulting in the termination of the CalFresh Healthy Living program and stricter eligibility requirements for students, leaving many in need of assistance.
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Downtown San Luis Obispo businesses manage the cost of tariffs
Scott Smith owns Central Coast Surfboards in San Luis Obispo, which carries several brands that manufacture their products overseas. Just two days after the Trump administration first introduced tariffs on imports from nearly 90 countries, he was concerned but remained hopeful for a policy reversal. “We’re just sort of at the mercy of the world, […]
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Newsom warns California’s universities against accepting Trump’s higher education compact
California Governor Gavin Newsom has warned that any California schools who sign the Trump administration’s compact for higher education will be cut off financially from the state, while the compact outlines guidelines for participating universities to follow, including objective admissions and faculty hiring, and freezing tuition rates for five years.
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Government shutdown expected to impact San Luis Obispo residents
San Luis Obispo residents could be affected by current disagreements between Republican and Democratic members of Congress, causing a government shutdown starting at 9 p.m. PDT Wednesday. The shutdown comes as a consequence to the latest clash in Congress over a new spending bill. Members of the House were set to confirm upon a short-term […]
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Hundreds of faculty want Cal Poly to take a stand. President Armstrong says it’s not our place.
Despite faculty efforts, President Armstrong refused to sign a statement criticizing federal actions. His decision reflects Cal Poly’s policy on institutional neutrality.
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Residents protest Trump administration in May Day rally
Hundreds of residents gathered in SLO to protest the Trump administration and Elon Musk, collecting donations for those struggling from federal assistance cuts.
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Sen. Adam Schiff criticizes House GOP on Armstrong hearing, opposes Trump policies at town hall
California Sen. Adam Schiff criticized House Republicans for using antisemitism to “interfere with academic freedom” at a recent town hall.
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All four visas reinstated at Cal Poly as part of U.S. Department of Justice reversal
Two visas were reinstated for international students at Cal Poly, following U.S Department of Justice reversal.