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Cal Poly satellite launched into space Sunday by Virgin Orbit

–On Sunday morning at about 10:41 a.m. a modified Boeing 747 launched a rocket under its wing into space. The Virgin Orbit plane took off […]Full Article

PG&E preparing for offshore weather event that could bring high winds

–Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues to monitor and prepare for a powerful, offshore weather event expected to bring the risk of potential widespread […]Full Article

Lawsuit launched over Trump plan to accelerate clearcutting, herbicide spraying

–This week, conservation groups filed a formal notice of their intent to sue the Trump administration for violations of the Endangered Species Act stemming from […]Full Article

Growing network of weather stations, fire-watch cameras help provide hyperlocal data

–In 2020, 400 new weather stations brought Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) network total to 1,000 installed and operational cameras, and the number of […]Full Article

Pigs found in neglectful conditions seized by sheriff’s deputies

–A San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office rural crime deputy, along with a North County resident deputy came upon a case of possible animal neglect […]Full Article

The Land Conservancy purchases Santa Rita Ranch near Templeton

–In the heart of the southern Santa Lucia Range, the Santa Rita Ranch sits at the top of Highway 46 West between the Pacific Ocean […]Full Article

State parks reminds Californians to recreate responsibly during MLK Jr. weekend

–California State Parks and the USDA Forest Service (Forest Service) remind Californians to do their part to ensure safe and healthy outdoor experiences during the […]Full Article

Ruling to disqualify SLO County DA’s office from prosecuting Arrata case is appealed

–California Attorney General Xavier Becerra’s Office last week appealed a judge’s order that disqualified the San Luis Obispo District Attorney’s Office from prosecuting Tianna […]Full Article

Cal Poly’s 12th CubeSat mission will wing its way into space today

ExoCube 2 is among 10 small satellites flying aboard Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne rocket –A Cal Poly San Luis Obispo CubeSat will ride on Wednesday Jan. […]Full Article

Cal Poly mechanical engineering students advance to semifinals in NASA challenge

–For the second straight year, a team of Cal Poly mechanical engineering seniors has advanced to the semifinals of a NASA challenge to develop a […]Full Article