Good morning. It’s Thursday, and I’m reading about a new TV legal drama where Apple is the villain, titled “Cupertino.” Onto the five Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and California stories you need to know for today.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took three people from the SLO County jail into custody yesterday. Two of the three had “detainers” that required the sheriff’s office to either notify ICE of the inmate’s release date or hold them for 48 hours longer so ICE can pick them up. Both inmates had posted bail and were not in the jail’s custody at the time they were taken. The third was taken with a federal arrest warrant. A rapid responder who videoed the incident said he was “scared s--tless.” As one ICE vehicle drove away, another came into the parking lot, turned out and the agent yelled “suckers!” out the window.

Stephanie Zappelli and Chloe Jones / The Tribune

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Construction on Cal Poly’s new modular dorms began Tuesday, set to add 520 beds by fall 2026 and 4,000 beds by the time its complete in 10 years. It’s the largest factory manufactured student housing project in the county and will cost upwards of $1.2 billion. The split manufacturing and construction saves huge amounts of labor costs and takes roughly half the time of normal construction. 

Dylan Foreman / KSBY

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Cal Poly paid about $6,000 for security at the vigil for Charlie Kirk held on campus at the Performing Arts Center. It broke down to roughly $3,300 in overtime for Cal Poly Police officers and $2,700 for backup and security equipment, like metal detector wands. There was no fee for the SWAT snipers seen on the roof of Vista Grande. Cal Poly decides what security is needed for events on a case-by-case basis and doesn’t put the costs onto clubs. Relative to security for other events, $6,000 was a low figure.

Sadie Dittenber / The Tribune

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Delta Chi won’t be able to legally operate their house as a fraternity until they apply for a permit modification in the next 60 days. City council voted against Delta Chi’s appeal to the planning commission’s revocation of their permit 4-1. The process is largely to determine if the fraternity, which has a host of noise and unruly gathering infractions, is still suitable for the surrounding neighborhood. Permit revocations are one of the few opportunities for dialogue between the city and the frats, they said.

Katy Clark and Riya Minglani / Mustang News

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Had enough of Waymo’s robotaxis? Don’t worry because Zoox robotaxis are in the pipeline, too. Zoox ride-hailing opened up to select members of the public in San Francisco now. The Amazon-owned, boxy, pale green transporters are reminiscent of a condensed subway car with no front or back facing side. Friends and family members of Zoox employees are the only ones allowed to hail the cars as of now and are required to provide feedback on their riding experience.

Rya Jetha / The San Francisco Standard