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February 11 2026

For the birds? Not quite--this hobby has the Central Coast aflutter

Locals and tourists of all ages are flocking with their 'nockers to see boobies.

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KCBX • September 5 2025

Farmworker, immigrant rights group takes to the streets of Los Olivos

As some kicked off Labor Day in Central Coast tasting rooms, others called for raising not just wine glasses, but farmworkers' wages too.

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Mustang News • April 6 2025

San Luis Obispo crowds join national ‘Hands Off!’ protest

The nationwide movement opposed perceived threats to federal judicial independence by the Trump Administration.

The White House

March 1 2025

100 days of DOGE

Musk’s sledgehammer hits the structure of federal bureaucracy, threatening to leave those who maintain it—and those who rely on it—out in the cold.

Connor Keith @connorjkeith

January 26 2025

Falcon 9 lights up Central Coast sky

The launch demonstrates the region’s expanding capacity to support military, NASA, and commercial space operations.

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Mustang News • November 7 2024

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Mustang News • November 26 2025

Nominator of marine sanctuary speaks out a year after its designation

Today marks the first anniversary of a historic, decade-long Indigenous-led effort to protect Central Coast waters. What is its current status?

Adilene Santiago / Mustang News

Mustang News • July 29 2025

New infographic highlights Cal Poly’s students with dependents

Without data, this campus community “didn’t exist.” Their new visibility can be the first step toward greater support.

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Mustang News • May 7 2025

Community of Skate returns to SLO Film Festival

The second annual Community of Skate rolled into the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival at the Fremont Theater on April 26.

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Mustang News • May 6 2025

SLO Film Festival opens with red carpet and Sundance winner

The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival opened on April 24 with a red carpet, live jazz and a screening of “DJ Ahmet” at the Fremont Theater.

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Mustang News • April 6 2025

Thousands rally in San Luis Obispo ‘Hands Off!’ protest to defend federal courts

Attendees joined a national day of action against the Trump administration's policies.

Robert Schwemmer / NOAA

Mustang News • February 4 2025

NOAA seeks advisory council applicants for Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary

Stakeholders, including college students, can apply by March 7 to act as liaisons between their communities and the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.

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Mustang News • October 20 2024

Pismo Beach celebrates 78th annual clam festival

The free three-day event included a parade, a clam chowder cook-off, live music, local vendors, food trucks and a large kids' zone.

Jason Orr / KSBY

KSBY News • June 6 2024

Multiple Santa Maria high schools celebrate graduations

More than 2,300 students from Righetti, Pioneer Valley, and Santa Maria High Schools received their diplomas Thursday.

KSBY

KSBY News • June 4 2024

New vinyl and vintage store opens in Solvang

The newest destination of the Danish Capital of America is a haven for retro audiophiles.