Central Coast Agriculture Network (CCAN) was granted $225,000 by the California Department of Food and Agriculture to develop SLO City Farm. The money is to be used toward finding an executive director for the program as well as becoming an educational…
Traffic accidents slow, bicycle collisions climb
San Luis Obispo recorded the lowest number of traffic accidents it has ever seen this past year, but bicycle-related accidents remain high compared to previous years. Five hundred ninety-seven traffic collisions were reported last year, 85 less than in 2009,…
University Art Gallery "Draws In" doodle art
As newcomers walk through the doors of the “Draw In” exhibit, they are greeted by an empty room with a free-standing wall featuring a drawing of television sets placed upon tree stumps. “Draw In” is hosted by Cal Poly’s University Art…
Meat and greet: processing plant opens for viewing
The J and G Lau Meat Processing Center, a new teaching facility for students, opens for public viewing on Saturday. The facility is intended for student use and as a place for undergraduates to do research. The center is the…
Keep the change until January
Free Sunday parking in downtown San Luis Obispo will be extended until January, following a San Luis Obispo City Council vote on raising funds for another downtown parking structure. This goes against the council’s July decision to have drivers pay from 1…
International business concentration future in question
Despite student and professor protests, the international business concentration might be discontinued after current seniors and juniors graduate. Although these students and faculty feel international business is thriving, Orfaela College of Business dean Dave Christy said the concentration is not…
College Invasion Tour brings DJ Tiësto to Avila
DJ Tiësto is coming to Avila on Wednesday as part of his 2011 Club Life College Invasion tour — a tour focused on college campuses and catered to “what students want.” Collective Effort Events and Otter Productions are working with Tiësto…