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Nipomo stabbing under investigation

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department deputies and Gang Task Force officers are still investigating a beating and stabbing that occurred the morning of Jan. 5 in Nipomo.

Deputies responded to a private birthday party on the 200 block of Ponderosa Street after uninvited guests arrived and a fight ensued outside the house.

Women's basketball takes on another one-two punch

For much of the season, the Cal Poly women’s basketball team has relied most heavily on a pair of junior forwards for its offense.

But Megan Harrison and Lisa McBride, who have led the Mustangs in scoring in 11 of their 14 games this season, won’t be the only tandem making its presence felt at Mott Gym when they host Cal State Fullerton at 7 p.

Men's basketball tries to stop 3-point barrage

It’s often said in basketball, “Live with the bomb, die with the bomb.” Wildly fending off the demise that warning promises, the Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team is living it up, and doing it quite well.

The Titans, who host Cal Poly at 7 p.m., are the only team in the Big West Conference to take more 3-pointers per game than the Mustangs, and it’s been to their advantage so far this season.

Mustangs still looking for offensive balance

Although the Cal Poly men’s basketball team has struggled shooting the ball from virtually everywhere on the floor, the Mustangs got their first Big West Conference win Saturday, topping Long Beach State 64-52 at Mott Gym.

“We definitely needed the win on Saturday,” Cal Poly head coach Kevin Bromley said Monday.

Barden contemplates soon turning pro

While most of the country has watched the college football season play itself out, Cal Poly’s leading receiver has spent much of the time considering getting an early start on his professional future.

Ramses Barden, who has recently been named to several Football Championship Subdivision All-American first teams following his junior season, could declare his NFL Draft eligibility soon, he said Monday.

Oh, what a year 2007 was

A legendary game show host retired, an unpopular leader stepped down from power, and the Democrats regained majority of the House of Representatives. The year of 2007 boasted both stories of triumph and tragedy.

The political firestorm swirled at the beginning of 2007 when Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) became the first female speaker of the U.

Hackett, Mayo lead Trojans over Poly

LOS ANGELES – Daniel Hackett led the 25th-ranked USC men’s basketball team to a 78-55 victory over Cal Poly Saturday night at the Galen Center. The sophomore guard scored 12 of his game-high 19 points in a competitive first half in which the Mustangs led the Trojans early before surrendering a pivotal run – and the lead, which they would never regain.

Fab 5 sports moments from fall quarter

March Madness may produce “One Shining Moment,” but here are five from the past four months – the most memorable moments from recent Cal Poly sports. 5. Kristin Jackson surpasses 2,000 career digs No matter the sport, a 5-24 record would usually mean cleaning house.

CraftArt Market fundraiser just in time for holidays

The annual CraftArt Market fundraiser hosted by San Luis Obispo’s Art Center offers unparagoned art in time for the holiday and gift-giving season.

Ho-ho-holiday performances

Winter is upon us and holiday music and lights fill our surroundings. Vacations are

Strong holiday film lineup sure to please

This winter break is sure to be packed with good movies for viewers of all ages, but it is sure to have some bombs as well. The films set for December release range from romance to holiday fun, from blockbusters to independent films. The new films have been organized by genre so readers can easily decide how they will spend their $10.