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Nipomo man facing 126 sexual abuse charges

The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office filed 126 counts against a Nipomo man Friday for allegedly sexually abusing a now 18-year-old girl for the past four years. The 126 felony charges filed against Robert John Bergner, 51, include... (Continue reading)

SLO paraglider who died identified

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has identified 55-year-old San Luis Obispo man Warren Brockett as the man who died after crashing-landing last week while paragliding in Cayucos. Shortly after 1 p.m. on July 17, Brockett landed in an... (Continue reading)

Civility starts at home

OPINION By JULIE TACKER In his most recent regular Tribune column, political campaign consultant Tom Fulks asks, “Who would take issue with civility?” He points a finger at COLAB and the “the usual assortment of gripers who routinely abuse the... (Continue reading)

Trademark infringement alleged in North County newspaper dispute

A media executive who recently left a threatening voicemail for a North County competitor alleges the employee-turned-competitor is infringing on his intellectual property rights by operating a publication with nearly the same name. [Paso Robles Press] On June 18, John... (Continue reading)

Higginbotham leaves Supervisor race amid alleged bullying

Pismo Beach Mayor Shelly Higginbotham announced Friday that she would no longer be a candidate for the San Luis Obispo County District 3 supervisor seat currently held by Adam Hill. Higginbotham said she is stepping down to focus on her... (Continue reading)

Bicyclist injured in Grover Beach hit-and-run

A bicyclist survived a hit-and-run collision with a vehicle in Grover Beach Thursday night. The bicyclist only suffered minor injuries but was taken to the hospital, according to the Grover Beach Police Department. Police are still searching for the driver.... (Continue reading)

North County newspaper owner threatens war on competitor

The president of News Media Corp., which owns the Paso Robles Press and Atascadero News, left a voicemail for an employee-turned-competitor in North County, chastising him for entering the local news market and threatening to go to war with him.... (Continue reading)

Appellate court frees man from SLO County Jail

A California appellate court has freed a man from San Luis Obispo County Jail whom it deemed was wrongfully convicted of manslaughter. [New Times] Rene Rojas was convicted of vehicular manslaughter in the accidental death of his friend. The conviction... (Continue reading)

Inside Paso Robles’ newest restaurant: Nosh

Nosh by chef Ester Abobo brings the culinary expertise of two top Las Vegas chefs to the Central Coast. Is Nosh a traditional breakfast stop, sandwich shop and wine bar? Yes, but Abobo’s restaurant is much more with a delectable... (Continue reading)

Question for the SLO Symphony musicians: WTF?

OPINION By DAVID CONGALTON I called former San Luis Symphony conductor Michael Nowak at home Wednesday morning. Michael had invited me to serve as emcee at the special Pops concert he was planning for Labor Day weekend in Avila Beach.... (Continue reading)