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Computer engineering sophomore Bowman Edebohls created a website to allow students to mark places in and around San Luis Obispo on a map and see what other people in the community are up to. Reporter Katy Clark talked to Edebohls about the website's purpose and functions.

BREAKING NEWS: Richard Ellison pleaded not guilty to a felony charge for a lewd act with a child under 14 years old, according to San Luis Obispo court records. Reporter Diego Puga Escobar has the story. 

Engines roared and coffee steamed Sept. 27 as Cal Poly Racing Team rolled into the Porsche dealership in San Luis Obispo for the Cars & Coffee showcase. The event, which is held on the last Saturday of each month, gave the student-run racing team a chance to show their creations beyond campus. Reporter Alyssa Parikh takes show you the inner workings of the club. 

The San Luis Obispo Public Library transformed into a hub of creativity for its fifth annual Comic Fair on Oct. 11, an event celebrating comic book culture and connecting local artists with the community. Reporter Lauren Quijano spoke with local artists, cartoonists and attendees to give an inside look at what brings these groups to the fair.

The Cal Poly Transfer Center previewed the celebration of National Transfer Week, running from Oct. 20-24, with Transfer Career Day, an event aimed at helping students sharpen their career skills and feel more confident navigating university life on Oct. 3. Reporter Aneka Edwards spoke with Cal Poly transfer students about their experiences navigating the transition to a four-year university. 

At the second "No Kings" protest of the year, thousands of people demonstrated against the Trump administration and in favor of Proposition 50 in downtown San Luis Obispo Saturday morning. Reporter Delaney Ridder spoke to protestors and organizers, capturing the event on the streets of San Luis Obispo. 

Every Sunday afternoon, BA Start Taproom and Eatery hosts the Sunshine Poker League, a community-focused group that swaps high-stakes gambling for friendly competition and local camaraderie. Reporter Dylan White takes us inside the bar to explore how a shared love of poker brings San Luis Obispo locals together.

Student ticket reservations for comedian Sal Vulcano’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) stand-up comedy show sold out in approximately one minute. Reporter Giselle Espizona asked students and ASI how they responded to the ticket sales.

Between federal budget cuts and an overworked system, getting aid for food and paying for groceries has never been more difficult. Reporter Makena Locsin met with social workers and students alike to hear some of the challenges they’re facing.

The SLO Pickle Festival returned for its second year to Laguna Lake Park on Oct. 4, bringing pickle enthusiasts together to support Meals That Connect , San Luis Obispo’s Senior Nutrition Program. Reporter Randi Ingoglia has the details on the event. 

A vigil was hosted by the university’s Turning Point USA chapter and Active Church on behalf of the late political activist Charlie Kirk at Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center on Sep. 29, 2025. Reporter Diego Puga Escobar has all the details on the event. 

Cal Poly had become the seventh NCAA program to install revolutionary KinaTrax technology. With the help of the team's donors, this technology will give the Mustangs advanced player analytics. Reporter Mark Robinson has the details.

SLO Rooted is a new trailer selling coffee in San Luis Obispo. Reporter Delaney Ridder talked to the owners and found that they're hoping to build more than just their business.

Kaffein coffee in downtown San Luis Obispo is a study space for students, and they're always looking to change up their menu. Reporter Cayden Tan has the inside scoop.

Cindy Burnside teaches a variety of classes at the Cal Poly Recreation Center as a student instructor. Reporter Cayden Tan took a deep dive into her journey.

Lokum is bringing Turkish treats to San Luis Obispo residents and visitors. With the story here's Reporter Riley Sullivan.

In a survey from Mustang News of nine campus buildings, we found that men at Cal Poly have more than 1.5 times the amount of restroom facilities than their female classmates. Reporters Jessica Carp and Jeremy Garza have the story.

Best Buddies is a global nonprofit focused on creating friendships between individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. Reporter Delaney Ridder learned more about the active and growing chapter here at Cal Poly.

Thrifty Beaches Headquarters, the vintage and second-hand store in downtown San Luis Obispo, has run into problems with theft. Reporters Evelyn Santa Rosa and Cayden Tan sat down with the owner to hear what actions he's taken.

The San Luis Obispo Whale Rock Commission held its annual meeting on May 8, approving the 2025-2026 budget and discussing infrastructure plans for the county's aging water pipeline system. Reporter Jazmyn Chavez attended the meeting to learn more.

Cal Poly's dance program hosts a weekly 'Tappy Hour.' Free of charge, this class is open to anyone who wants to learn more about dancing. Reporter Lia Griffiths has the full story.

Each week, the Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering (BRAE) Department every thursday on campus. Reporter Lia Griffiths found out more about the people behind this long-running tradition.

This year for the fiftieth time, architecture students from Cal Poly and other schools competed in Design Village. Reporter Dylan White attended the overnight event in Poly Canyon Village to learn more.

A new Pope has been chosen, and for the first time he's American. Reporter Fiona Hastings talked to students and a Deacon about Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV.

Wallows closed out the second day of the Shabang music festival with a bang. Reporter Lauren Quijano guides us through the festival, from the stages to the vendors. She learned what keeps vendors and attendees coming back every year.