At the counter of Antonia’s Pizza, a man waits patiently to give his order. Samantha Elhajhasr chats with the man from behind the counter as he points to the display of pepperoni pizza and Coke.
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Kristin Smart’s family sues Cal Poly, accusing university of negligence, wrongful death
Editor’s note: The People v. Flores murder trial was covered each day by Mustang News. Read previous articles about the trial here. The family of Kristin Smart is accusing Cal […]
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One Year Later: How one podcast shaped a murder trial
Mustang News interviewed Your Own Backyard podcast creator Chris Lambert and Flores family attorney Harold Mesick in a special feature documentary reflecting on the trial, one year after the verdict.
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Cal Poly to accept donations and volunteers for Mustang Move-in pop-up thrift stores
Students moving out of residence halls can now donate to Mustang Move-in pop-up thrift stores coming in September. Cal Poly will welcome freshmen during their move-in with two pop-up thrift […]
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Cal Poly Military Science Department Head arrested for spying on girls in dressing rooms
A US Army officer who led Cal Poly’s ROTC program has been arrested on suspicion of spying on minors in multiple dressing rooms. Lt. Col. Jacob Sweatland, 39, was arrested […]
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Vape battery sparks late-night fire in Muir Hall
An overheated battery from a vape pen sparked a fire in Muir Hall Wednesday night, San Luis Obispo firefighters on the scene told Mustang News. The San Luis Obispo Fire […]
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Bruce Gibson ahead in SLO County Board of Supervisors race
At his election night party in Cayucos, Bruce Gibson wasn’t watching the news or checking results on his phone. He was shaking hands and thanking his supporters, offering them wine, […]
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Democratic candidates in the lead for SLO City Council
Editor’s note: This story will be updated as more election results are published. San Luis Obispo City Council candidates Michelle Shoresman and Emily Francis are on track to fill the […]
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SLO Rep. Salud Carbajal on track to win fourth term in Congress
Editor’s note: This story will be updated as election results are published. Incumbent Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA) is in the lead for San Luis Obispo’s District 24 seat with about 60.95% […]
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Kristin Smart murder trial: Paul and Ruben Flores’ verdicts to be read Tuesday afternoon
Editor’s note: The People v. Flores murder trial is covered each day by Mustang News. Follow @CPMustangNews on Twitter and Instagram for more updates. Read previous articles about the trial here. The verdicts for Paul and Ruben […]
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Ruben Flores verdict deliberations to restart after juror excused for violation
Editor’s note: The People v. Flores murder trial is covered each day by Mustang News. Follow @CPMustangNews on Twitter and Instagram for more updates. Read previous articles about the trial here. A male juror in Ruben Flores’ […]