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Priest accused of abusing children in San Luis Obispo County to face trial

Written on 13 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County judge ruled on Friday that there is sufficient evidence for a former Catholic priest to stand trial on 24 felony counts involving the molestation of four children. Last June, SLO County Sheriff’s... (Continue reading)

Bike SLO County leader enters plea in child molestation case

Written on 15 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE The former executive director of Bike SLO County pleaded no contest on Thursday to one count for molesting his 6-year-old step-granddaughter in a hot tub last year. As a result of his plea, Richard Ellison is facing... (Continue reading)

Bike SLO County leader headed to trial for child molestation

Written on 4 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE The former executive director of Bike SLO County is headed to trial for allegedly molesting his 6-year-old step-granddaughter in a hot tub, San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Jesse Marino ruled at Richard Ellison’s preliminary hearing... (Continue reading)

Executive director of Bike SLO County charged with child molestation

Written on 26 Oct, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE The executive director of Bike SLO County is charged with molesting a child under the age of 10. Rick Ellison is scheduled for his arraignment on one felony count of committing lewd acts against a child on... (Continue reading)

Goleta teacher charged with child molestation, missing

Written on 14 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Goleta elementary teacher charged with sexually molesting a child failed to show up at court on Friday prompting the judge to issue a no-bail warrant for his arrest. On July 12, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies... (Continue reading)

Central Coast elementary school teacher charged with child molestation

Written on 6 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Central Coast elementary teacher was arrested Friday for allegedly sexually molesting a child, his second arrest in less than two months related to sexual misconduct. On July 12, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 54-year-old Steven... (Continue reading)

Central Coast coach sentenced to more than 72 years for child sex crimes

Written on 22 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Santa Barbara County judge this week sentenced a former Central Coast coach and yearbook distributor to more than 72 years in prison for dozens of child sex crimes. In 2019, responding to a tip from a... (Continue reading)

Ex-Central Coast coach, yearbook distributor convicted of child sex crimes

Written on 19 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A former Central Coast coach and yearbook distributor is facing life in prison for dozens of child sex crimes. In 2019, responding to a tip from a Santa Ynez Valley High School teacher who overheard an inappropriate... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man facing child rape charges

Written on 9 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police officers arrested a 45-year-old man last week for allegedly raping a child under 10 years old and other sex crimes. After investigating allegations of sexual misconduct, officers tracked down and arrested Paso Robles resident... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man sentenced to 70 years to life for child molestation

Written on 24 Apr, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday that a judge sentenced a 47-year-old Atascadero man to 70 years to life in prison for repeatedly molesting two children. Christopher Wayne Clark pleaded guilty to... (Continue reading)