If confirmed, Maldonado would replace John Garamendi, a Democrat, who was elected to congress early November. But both the state Senate and Assembly must vote as a majority. The challenge is three members of the Senate have already announced plans to run for the lieutenant governor seat.
Poly Canyon earns gold for ‘green’
The certification means that the Canyon was built with the strict standards of sustainability and energy efficiency in mind.
New engineering club aids in medical practices overseas
A new engineering club rebuilds medical tools to be sent to developing countries.
Furloughs continue to hinder education
The furlough program at Cal Poly has resulted in pay decreases for faculty members along with an increased workload due to larger class sizes and fewer available lecturers.
Carson Starkey trial update
San Luis Obispo Superior Court Judge Hugh Mullin denied former SAE members Haithem Ibrahim and Zacary Ellis’ motions to dismiss the cases in which they are being charged for felony hazing causing death and misdemeanor furnishing alcohol to a minor causing the death of Carson Starkey.
Sewage Spill Reaches Aliva Beach
Sewage seeped out of a manhole behind California Highway Patrol office, overflowing between the railroad and California Blvd early Tuesday morning.
Unique dance troupe to showcase at Harmon Hall
Momix has been celebrated for its ability to materialize a world of surrealistic images through dynamic use of lights, shadows, props and humor. Momix will perform in the Harman Hall Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Kiplinger Rates Poly a ‘Best Value in Public Colleges’
Cal Poly earns a national number 50 spot of “100 Best Values in Public Colleges 2009-2010”
“Furries” just want to be cuddled
Whether online or on TV, furries tend to be the scapegoat of the modern age, used whenever something funny, weird, disturbing, perverted or generally strange is needed to keep things going.
The number of homeless rises in San Luis Obispo County
According to the 2009 Homeless Enumeration Report performed by the Homeless Services Coordinating Council (HSCC), on any given day in San Luis Obispo county 3,829 people are homeless. The homeless shelters are brimming with newcomers while county officials work together to build a new homeless campus in hopes to solve this increase of roughly 1,500 homeless people since the 2006 count of 2,408.
Local students hope to blur lines of homelessness with potluck dinners
The student members of Finer Things Thursday enjoy potluck dinners and friendly conversation with the homeless every Thursday at Mitchell Park.