On Monday, May 18, a horrific tragedy struck the Islamic Center of San Diego when two teenage boys attacked the mosque, claiming the lives of three Muslims before ending their own lives. The shockwaves of this violence are felt acutely right here in San Luis Obispo and in communities across the country.
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Former Cal Poly administrator to face trial for alleged lewd act on child
Richard Ellison, a former Cal Poly administrator and Bike SLO County executive director, is facing trial for allegedly committing a lewd act on his 6-year-old step-granddaughter.
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Former Cal Poly student sentenced to over six years in prison for firing guns on campus
Charles Hojaboom was sentenced to over six years in state prison for firing guns on the Cal Poly campus in 2023, and will now have two strikes under California’s Three Strikes Law.
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El fiscal del condado de San Luis Obispo comparta commentarios sobre la elecciĂłn municipal de Nueva York, estudiantes respondenÂ
Find the English version here. Traducido por Isabella Beltran. El fiscal del distrito del condado de San Luis Obispo, Dan Dow republicĂł dos publicaciones en redes sociales en X tras el DĂa de las Elecciones 2025. Las publicaciones intentan conectar la elecciĂłn de Zohran Mamdani como alcalde de Nueva York a los ataques terroristas del 11 de […]
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Students react to SLO County DA’s reposts tying NYC mayor-elect to 9/11
Editor’s note: El artĂculo fue originalmente escrito en InglĂ©s. La traducciĂłn en Español fue hecha por Kate McHugh. San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow reposted two social media posts on X following Election Day 2025. The posts attempted to connect the election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s mayor to the on Sept. 11 […]
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Prime suspect in Kristin Smart case charged with first-degree murder
Paul Flores, the prime suspect in the disappearance and death of Kristin Smart, has been charged with first-degree murder. At an April 14 press conference, San Luis Obispo District Attorney (DA) Dan Dow said they would be charging Paul with murder, and charging his father Ruben Flores with accessory to the murder after the fact. […]
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Tianna Arata’s attorneys ask for removal of SLO DA’s Office from case
On Tuesday, Nov.17, Tianna Arata’s attorneys filed a motion to disqualify the San Luis Obispo District Attorney’s (DA) Office from continuing to prosecute Arata’s case. Arata was arrested on the evening of July 21, 2020 and subsequently charged with 13 misdemeanors for coordinating and participating in a Black Lives Matter Protest. Arata is charged with […]
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District Attorney Dan Dow responds to Mayor Heidi Harmon’s letter
San Luis Obispo County’s District Attorney Dan Dow responded on Oct. 19 to an open letter sent by San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon, refuting claims Harmon made about him. On Oct. 17, Harmon sent an open letter to her campaign constituents addressing the recent arrest of three Black Lives Matter activists. In the letter, […]
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Inmates may see early release to prevent COVID-19’s spread in SLO County jail
To prevent the spread of coronavirus in the San Luis Obispo County Jail, about 30 low-level inmates may be released. The California Supreme Court ordered that inmates convicted of misdemeanors and low-level felonies be released from jail with $0 bail. Inmates that qualify must be approved by a judge before they are released, Public Affairs […]
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California primary elections June 5: Meet the candidates
There are two candidates for sheriff, two for district attorney and seven for governor.