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  • "The stats aren't a true picture because SLOPD didn't list the number of calls they got for noise from the concert or noisy parties. As one commenter said, at least 54 people called SLOPD about noisy parties near them related to specific houses. Other callers who complained about the noise from the event were told it was a St. Patrick's event on campus and those calls were apparently not logged. So there could have been 100+ complaints but SLOPD did not report that. Residents in the neighborhoods anywhere near campus were blasted out of bed by the noise at 4:30 a.m. and it continued for several hours. Then the streets opened up for parties and roaming crowds in the evening. There were also 30 people taken to sobering centers on campus to avoid going to jail for drunk in public but they were so intoxicated they could not take care of themselves. At least 9 were hospitalized for alcohol intoxication, and one from falling in the creek and hitting their head. But no street party which is great news. Now what's the bill? -Amount paid by city taxpayers for overtime, etc. -Value of mutual aid for 200+ officers who showed up -Other expenses Any guesses? More or less than $750,000?"

    slocalgal commented in:
    San Luis Obispo’s Saint Patrick’s Day enforcement recap on 2026-03-20 21:47:48
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  • "I don’t think we should be too upset with him, in his time and his culture it was considered completely in the norm. For the same reason I’m not upset with Somalis committing fraud. we can’t force people into our culture, I think everyone should accept their culture and deal with it."

    C.R.E.A.M commented in:
    The deeply painful revelations regarding César Chávez on 2026-03-20 20:47:26
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  • "Well here’s one. They Knew. They ALL knew in the UFW leadership. They swept it under rugs and snuffed out any hint of it for decades because it endangered their agenda and their gravy train. They shielded their predator that brought them so much money and power. Tone deaf enough for you?"

    Petrobaron commented in:
    The deeply painful revelations regarding César Chávez on 2026-03-20 18:57:03
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  • "Sorry, I wholly disagree. The topic of perp names is entirely omitted. If CCN cannot obtain their names, then at minimum, report what was told to them as to why their names are being withheld. Lying by omission is also a thing. ^---- I believe this to be the case here. Or just plain bad "reporting." Either option is unacceptable in regards to legit reporting of the news."

    A-Town Rebel commented in:
    Santa Maria police seize firearms during drug bust, DUI arrest on 2026-03-20 16:03:36
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  • "AI is the answer. There are the laws, the available funds and the mandated expenses to make the best pragmatic decisions. There would be a big savings and better infrastructure with no people sitting at a desk, working at home or a Board making difficult decisions. We can go to www.WTPH.SLOCO.GOV.CA, just like we have to do for everything else."

    Jorge Estrada commented in:
    San Luis Obispo County’s financial woes continue on 2026-03-20 08:47:42
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  • "Judging the success of this event by reporting fewer number of citations doesn't provide an accurate picture. Over the weekend (Friday-Sunday), there were 54 noise complaints in neighborhoods but only 12 citations were issued. That means over 3/4 of the noise complaints did not get any violation. Although the block party in the wee morning hours was prevented by the concert, the neighborhoods were still noisy all weekend with fraternity parties and large crowds roaming from party to party later in the evening. If citations aren't issued when they should have been, it gives a false sense of success from previous years. The success is that the street party was prevented again this year by spending tons of money by Cal Poly providing an alternate party. One has to wonder though just how long will Cal Poly have to expend that kind of money to placate the party culture, so their students don't invade neighborhoods? How long can the city continue to utilize mutual aid to make sure students don't enter the neighborhoods again? This is getting ridiculously costly year over year."

    Caroljane commented in:
    San Luis Obispo’s Saint Patrick’s Day enforcement recap on 2026-03-20 08:27:06
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  • "Remember the "dot.com" boom around 2000? Investors got temporarily rich. Temporarily is the operative word. Remember when Governor Grey Davis was impeached? Those events are tied together. As is the current budget problems in California. Rich salaries and pensions were demanded and granted by state agencies. Those things are NOT temporary. They should be, and that's the answer to current budget problems. Voters should demand concrete plans from all candidates for reducing personnel costs."

    Michael A. commented in:
    San Luis Obispo County’s financial woes continue on 2026-03-20 08:17:11
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  • "Actually they would like to have her out. That way they can monitor her movements, put tracking devices on her vehicles, tdp her phone, follow her on gos and if she's sloppy enough, she just might lead them to bigger fish or help law enforcement connect more of the dots. 2 pounds of fentynol is a big catch. She's well connected and they know this. She's more valuable if she's out in the public instead of behind bars."

    teddpster commented in:
    Santa Barbara County deputies seize pounds of fentanyl on 2026-03-20 02:55:28
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