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The San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club’s annual show is more than a display of rare stones; it helps support local education and brings the community together. Hear more from reporter Alexa Rios Soto. 

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At Cal Poly’s Center for Wine and Viticulture, student interns are turning donated grapes into this year’s wine. Between classes and early morning shifts, they’re learning to press, ferment, and monitor each batch. Reporter Alexa Rios Soto with more. 

Respire Fire and Ice brings shared saunas and cold plunges to San Luis Obispo. The new wellness club aims to help customers challenge themselves, unplug, and build community. Here is Reporter Dylan White with more.

Cal Poly men’s soccer will host UC Santa Barbara in the Blue-Green rivalry game Friday at 7 p.m. at Spanos Stadium. The matchup will be the first since Cal Poly joined the Pac-12 and will not count toward either team’s conference standings. Reporter Joslen Jimenez has more 

Fifth-year midfielder Sophia Minnite leads Cal Poly women’s soccer with strong relationships, a selfless mentality, and determination on and off the field. Her teammates and coaches say she embodies the program’s values and sets the standard for the Mustangs. Reporter Andrew Aguiniga has more. 

Members of the Central Coast Anti-War Coalition are holding weekly demonstrations outside a San Luis Obispo Chevron station to protest the company’s involvement in Israel’s natural gas industry. Demonstrators use signs and music to draw attention to the boycott and the war in Gaza. Reporter Keegan Oates tells us more. 

Central Coast car enthusiasts gathered in Cambria for the annual Nate’s Pinedorado Car Show, celebrating their shared passion while honoring founder Nate Fearonce, who died earlier this year.

Cal Poly Football suffered its first loss of the season, and in the Tim Skipper era, in a close battle against San Jose State over the weekend. Reporter Joslen Jimenez spoke to Cal Poly starting quarterback Anthony Grigsby Jr. and head coach Tim Skipper on the Mustangs' loss, and how the team plans to bounce back in the coming weeks.

The San Luis Obispo landmark remembers Dolly Parton’s longtime connection to the inn with a tribute at her favorite booth and a special dish inspired by her usual order. Mustang News reporter Nyla Haynie attended the event. 

Cal Poly's newest sport, flag football, will have their first season in Spring 2027. Right now, head coach Rod Sherman and current player Sydney Bertoni are laying the groundwork to establish a vision and a team culture. Reporter Andrew Aguiniga spoke to both of them about how they are shaping the program. 

Cayden Ward and Avery Knapp, both contributors to their respective Cal Poly basketball teams, were not awarded a scholarship in their first year. Through resilience and dedication, they were both able to land themselves scholarships and a role on the team. Reporter Keegan Oates spoke to these athletes about recruitment stories and how they navigated the high pressure of being a walk-on Division I...

The sound of drumming filled Cal Poly’s University Union as Ichimi Daiko returned to campus for the first time in nearly a decade. Hosted by Cal Poly’s International Center in collaboration with the Japanese Student Association and other campus partners, the performance celebrated Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Month as well as the end of the International Symposium. Reporter Lauren Quijano...

Cal Poly officially named its newest student space Mustang Commons, bringing several cultural and academic support centers under one roof. Located near North Perimeter Road and Safety Way East, the building now houses the Latinx Center for Academic Success and Achievement, also known as LA CASA, the Black Academic Excellence Center, TRIO Achievers, Cal Poly Scholars and the Educational Opportunity...

In downtown San Luis Obispo, transportation is familiar: cars navigate through intersections, bikes weave through traffic and pedestrians file sidewalks. Robert Greheta, owner of Ubert! , transports his customers in a less-than-conventional way. Greheta freely gives rides around town on his pedicab and aims to create an experience that takes you from point A to B, while having fun along the way. R...

Local Cal Poly band Set in Stone formed during move-in week, after freshman bass player Matt Jarman met his future bandmates through mutual friends and Greek life. After connecting over music and practicing in parking garages around campus, the group started playing live shows around San Luis Obispo. Reporter Lily Segelman tells us more about the band's performances and experiences with local hous...

With the revival of vinyl records in the music scene, Central Coast Music, the shop Eddie Frawley once ran out of his small home off of Morro Bay Blvd., has had a surge in business with customers of all ages pulling dusty vinyl records off the shelf. Each one of his records, guitars and instrument pieces has its own unique story, reflecting years of collection and intriguing interest. Reporter Lar...

The loud roar of an LS engine inside the body of a 1988 Corvette echoes off a storage container in Cal Poly’s Research Development Center. The car is a project built entirely by Cal Poly students in the Performance Automotive Communications, Engineering and Design club, also known as PACED. Reporter Aneka Edwards takes us behind the wheel of this club.