Articles Tagged With ‘Dan Dow’




More scrutiny for San Luis Obispo County political committee

By KAREN VELIE A political action committee that supports the reelection of San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Jimmy Paulding amended its disclosures to comply with election laws, an action that instead led to further scrutiny. Attorney Don Ernst and retired... (Continue reading)

Man who threatened SLO County official seeks plea agreement

By KAREN VELIE The man accused of planning to kill San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow is likely to be released from prison in less than a year because of a plea agreement. On Jan. 24, 2025, FBI... (Continue reading)

Man who threatened SLO County official seeks insanity defense

By KAREN VELIE The man accused of planning to kill San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow and then explode a bomb at Templeton High School claims he was not responsible for his alleged crimes because of mental defect... (Continue reading)

No anti-ICE zones for San Luis Obispo County

Statement from the SLO County District Attorney’s Office The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office recognizes and respects the long-standing constitutional right of individuals to peacefully protest, petition the government, and exercise free speech in public forums. These rights... (Continue reading)

Hysteria abounds following fatal ICE shooting

OPINION by JODY LANGFORD A lot of factual details are being ignored amongst all the hysteria and gas lighting from the left. First, Renee Good was not innocent – she was fleeing arrest. Of course we don’t shoot people fleeing... (Continue reading)

Tribune shows bias in latest hit piece targeting Dan Dow

OPINION by JODY LANGFORD As a longtime resident of San Luis Obispo County and a retired law enforcement officer, I am compelled to address the recent editorial written by Tribune staff and published in the Sacramento Bee and San Luis... (Continue reading)

Senate Bill 577 ends protections for child sexual assault victims

Opinion by San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow I must respectfully oppose Senate Bill 577. If signed into law, it will result in a significant rollback of victim protections established by the Justice for Survivors Act just two... (Continue reading)

Hundreds join district attorney at courthouse for National Day of Prayer

By KAREN VELIE More than 200 people joined San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow at the courthouse in SLO for a National Day of Prayer celebration. The National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance designated... (Continue reading)

SLO County prosecutor files Supreme Court appeal over victim’s rights

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow filed an appeal with the California Supreme Court last month arguing the victim’s rights of a Pismo Beach police officer assaulted on the job were violated. Specifically, the officer’s... (Continue reading)

Dan Dow calls for California legislators to reject crime bills

Opinion by San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow Please stop what you’re doing and help us right now. You can make a difference for our public safety in California today. Today, the California State Assembly and California State... (Continue reading)