On the fourth Tuesday of every month, Cal Poly students get in line on the Health Center lawn to pick up bags of free groceries from the SLO Food Bank. Reporter Randi Ingoglia tells us about the relationship between students and these resources, as the cost of food rises and students are impacted by delayed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding.

After a summer tour that stretched from California to Texas, indie-rock band Margot Sinclair is returning to where it all started — San Luis Obispo, on November 20th at SLO Brew Rock. For the group of college friends, the experience was more than a milestone — it was a turning point. Reporter Delaney Ridder talked to the band about their new era and sound.

Far from his hometown of London, fakemink — your favorite rapper, artist and teacher — made the Central Coast a stop for one of his first-ever headlining performances with a sold-out show at The Hub at UC Santa Barbara. Reporter Rosemary Cromwell takes us back to an eclectic show and venue.

Listen to the November 4, 2025, KCPR newscast with their statewide special election show, featuring Reporters Fiona Hastings, Dylan White, Delaney Ridder, Rosemary Cromwell and Evelyn Santa Rosa.

At the University Union, voter turnout is starting to pick up with students coming in between classes or after class. The rate of individuals casting votes and dropping off their ballots is keeping a steady rate, with about five voters coming in every 15 minutes at the UU. Reporter Makena Locsin spoke to students about their voting experiences and their thoughts on the election.

The Cal Poly Democrats club has seven student representatives on Dexter Lawn discussing Proposition 50 with voters. They are explaining why they believe voters should vote yes. Reporter Diego Puga Escobar spoke with members and non-members about today's election.

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.