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Cal Poly project Digital Democracy wins Emmy for political reporting
– Digital Democracy, created at Cal Poly and operated in partnership with the nonprofit newsroom CalMatters, has earned an Emmy Award for political reporting by Full Article
Cal Poly named to top 25 public college list by Forbes
Forbes methodology factors in salary, debt, and graduation rates – Cal Poly was again named one of Forbes’ Top 25 Public Colleges in the magazine’s Full Article
CHP increasing DUI patrols during Labor Day weekend
– The California Highway Patrol announced that all available officers will be on the road during Labor Day weekend as part of an enforcement effort Full Article
Kayak tour company bring oyster tasting to Morro Bay estuary
Participants learn oyster farming and shucking from local experts – Central Coast Outdoors has partnered with Grassy Bar Oyster Company to launch tours that combine Full Article
Pacific Wildlife Care begins construction on new rehabilitation center
Construction is expected to take about 15 month – Pacific Wildlife Care has begun construction on the Kim and Derrel Ridenour Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at Full Article
San Luis Obispo beats heat record Wednesday
– San Luis Obispo County Airport recorded 95 degrees late Wednesday morning, breaking the previous daily record of 92 degrees set in 1997, according to Full Article
Rubber duck race returns to Morro Bay
Event raises funds for scholarships and community projects – The 5th Annual Rubber Ducky Derby, hosted by Morro Bay Rotary, will take place Oct. 4 Full Article
Update: Gifford Fire containment grows to 91 percent
Update posted Aug. 18: – The Gifford Fire has grown to 91 percent containment, as of the latest update on Sunday night. It has reached Full Article
Earthquake shakes area north of San Simeon Thursday morning
– A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded Thursday morning 22 kilometers north-northwest of San Simeon, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred Full Article
San Luis Obispo man missing after planned Big Sur hiking trip
– A San Luis Obispo man has been reported missing after planning a hiking trip to Big Sur last week, according to his family. Robert Full Article

















