Luis Venegas was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison when he was 15 years old. He was moved to the California Men’s Colony (CMC) in San Luis Obispo in 2016, where he began volunteering with New Life K9 — an organization that trains service dogs for veterans and first responders who suffer from PTSD.
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Local non-profit has helped more than 600 veterans learn to surf
The program teaches veterans how to surf and works to support them through their physical and mental injuries.
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Cal Poly named ‘Military Friendly’ campus
Cal Poly earns the Military Friendly campus recognition from the veteran’s organization, Viqtory, for its work with veterans in the San Luis Obispo community
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Associated General Contractors club builds tiny homes for homeless veterans
In Feb. 2019, 20 members of AGC will continue to work on constructing the interior of tiny homes for veterans in need.
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Veterans create art pieces to showcase their experience in war
Work by veteran artists of The Dirty Canteen will be on display at the University Art Gallery until Feb. 9.
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ROTC cadets conduct largest field training of the year
Cal Poly’s Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program linked up with cadets from California State University, Fresno and University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) on April 7 to kick off their largest field training exercise (FTX) of the year. This FTX was a three-day event at Camp Roberts on the border of Monterey and […]
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New Veterans Success Center honors veterans, prepares for grand opening
The new center honored veterans with a series of events called Veterans Awareness Week.
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30-Minute Update: College of Ag digs up 25-year-old time capsule, history of the Golden Horseshoe
Mustang News anchors Ben King and Sam Doty recap Mustang News’ biggest stories this week.
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Mustang Minute, Oct. 16, 2013: Veterans ride through campus
Mustang News reporter Ashley DeVriend talks with veterans on their Ride 2 Revovery.
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Injured veterans’ cycling tour brings them to Cal Poly
Sean McMinn is a journalism junior and Mustang Daily contributing writer. Some rode by themselves, while some relied on their companion’s help. Some peddled with their legs, while others used their arms. But for all, it was a cheerful and humbling scene Wednesday afternoon as more than 200 veterans biked through Cal Poly’s campus in […]
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What to do in San Luis Obispo on this Veterans Day holiday
San Luis Obispo County is hosting events this Thursday to honor the more than 25,000 veterans in residence.
