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Cambrians can do better; cast your vote for change

OPINION by TINA DICKASON Cambrians are in desperate need of a change in the governing board of the Cambria Community Services District. We have an opportunity in this election to replace three incumbents, two who are up for re-election, and... (Continue reading)

Why are Democrats voting for Jordan Cunningham?

OPINION by KELLY MANDERINO I am a woman, a Democrat, and a deputy district attorney in San Luis Obispo County. For years, I have prosecuted domestic violence cases and worked with Jordan Cunningham as a prosecutor. I also have handled cases with him... (Continue reading)

SLO man ends up in coma after Halloween accident

A 21-year-old San Luis Obispo man has undergone two brain surgeries and is in critical condition following an accident at a Halloween party. [Tribune] On Friday night, Mathew Papaleo attended a Halloween costume party at Tap It Brewing Co. dressed... (Continue reading)

Santa Margarita home searched for evidence of a murder

For a second time this year, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff detectives searched a home on the 2200 block of I Street in Santa Margarita looking for evidence about a missing man who officers suspect is a victim of a... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles coach supporters picket district office

About 10 supporters of football coach Rich Schimke picketed outside the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District offices Wednesday calling for the coach’s reinstatement. Schimke is currently on administrative leave as district officials investigate a locker room incident in which... (Continue reading)

Julie Tacker works tirelessly for Los Osos

Opinion by Dr. C. Hite When Julie Tacker announced her candidacy for Los Osos CSD during the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting, a sadness came over me. I realized that the consequence of pushing the senior, fixed... (Continue reading)

Locals support Jordan Cunningham

OPINION by JEANNIE NIX If you look at the California Secretary of State financial reports from Jordan Cunningham, you will notice he has received a lot from people in our local community.  If you look at Dawn Ortiz-Legg’s reports, well... (Continue reading)

Poll shows Peschong expanding lead over Martin

By KAREN VELIE Republican John Peschong is building on his wide lead over Democrat Steve Martin as the campaign for the San Luis Obispo County District 1 supervisor seat enters its final week, according to a CalCoastNews poll conducted Sunday.... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles torn over football coach syrup incident

The fallout from a raunchy high school football locker room incident that was caught on camera is dividing the city of Paso Robles. Some parents, students and city residents are calling for the Paso Robles High School coach to lose... (Continue reading)

Nipomo woman gets year in jail for abusing terminally ill daughter

A Nipomo optometrist has received a one-year jail sentence for abusing her terminally ill adult daughter, whom hospital workers reportedly found covered in urine and feces. Despite pleading no contest to a felony count, Susanne Wilch Krout maintains her innocence... (Continue reading)