Wine and viticulture senior Justin Gazzaniga delayed graduation a year to work in his industry — yet his learning continues. Jolting awake to a piercing alarm at 5:30 a.m., putting on his worn out jeans and then hustling out the door…
Men’s Colony inmate escaped, found 17 days later
The inmate was last seen headed northbound out of Cayucos at approximately 12 p.m.
Lottery ticket matching 5 of 6 numbers sold in SLO
There were no Mega Millions jackpot winners in California, but a ticket that matched five of six lotto numbers for $1.537 billion jackpot was sold in San Luis Obispo. The previous highest the jackpot had ever been was $656 million…
Flash mob at Farmer’s Market calls ‘Attention’ to voting
“What better way to collaborate than dance?” Women’s March SLO Coordinator Ellen Morrison said. “It’s much easier to collaborate these days if you don’t have to talk to each other.”
Drops of Jupiter — Liberal studies senior project aims to inspire the next generation of scientists
Four students spent the summer listening to storms on Jupiter. Now, they’re seeing how they can implement their project at a local elementary school.
ASI Social Justice Funding applications open
Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Student Government is now accepting applications for ASI Social Justice Program Funding, designed to give eligible groups additional funding to support education programs promoting acceptance, inclusion and respect. Those eligible for the funding include currently chartered…
Freshman Jordan Grant dies in motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon
Computer engineering freshman Jordan Grant died Sunday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a BMW sedan on Highway 101.
Alex Spanos, Cal Poly alum and donor, dies at 95
Alex Spanos, the longtime Chargers owner, died at age 95 early Tuesday morning. He was surrounded by his family. The Cal Poly alumnus donated $8 million in 2004 to renovate the university’s football stadium, now named Alex G. Spanos Stadium.…
Taqueria Santa Cruz Express set to open new location on Foothill Boulevard
Taqueria Santa Cruz Express is opening an additional location on Foothill Boulevard in University Square, between Pokirito and Dominoes Pizza. The new location is expected to be open by December 2018, according to co-owner Victor Hernandez. This will expand the…
Mustang News suspends publishing of cannabis ads based on request from Cal Poly
Readers of Mustang News will no longer see deals for recreational cannabis in the weekly paper, due to requests from the university that these ads no longer be run. After multiple advertisements for local dispensaries were printed in Mustang News’…
New bill would allow drivers to choose driver’s license photo
The revenue from the fee would fund driver’s education for low-income drivers.