Investigators say Cabo San Luis fire was arson

A fire damaged part of a Foothill Boulevard retail complex and destroyed the Cabo San Luis restaurant early Wednesday morning, fire officials said. No injuries were reported.

Stricter noise ordinance to be enforced beginning Friday

New noise ordinance to be enforced starting Friday.

Student survives on $28 for 28 days

Cal Poly journalism senior Niki Burns spent $28 on groceries at the beginning of the month and is documenting her experience for her senior project.

City council sets new goals for 2010-11

Sales and hotel taxes were determined to be the leading cause of the $1.5 million budget deficit.

Rushing fraternities will be deferred for new students

Leaders of Cal Poly’s Interfraternity Council recently announced a new policy that will defer first-quarter students from joining a fraternity.

ASI rewards student input with cookies

The ASI event, Cookies for Comments, is a way for students to voice their concerns over student government in exchange for a cookie.

Activists come to Cal Poly to incite change

Change the Status Quo conference featured slam poet “Simply Kat” and Invisible Children. A variety of workshops were held at Chumash Auditorium and attendants listened to the keynote speaker, a former Ugandan child-soldier.

San Luis Obispo County joins the California First Energy Initiative

SLO is one of 14 counties participating in the CaliforniaFIRST Pilot Program, which will attempt to improve energy efficiency in existing homes by 30 percent over the next 10 years. The program will provide homeowners with loans for energy-efficient retrofits.

Ombuds services open to students

Administrative officials expect student confusion on how Ombuds differ from a college counselor or advisor. “The Ombuds office is a place where students can go to get assistance to resolve conflicts, personal or academic,” Ponce said.

Construction management department receives $41,000 grant

Cal Poly’s construction management department receives a $41,000 grant.

Architecture student wins design competitioin

Cal Poly architecture student John Vierra gains national recognition by winning Flotaing Boathoouse and furniture competitions.