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San Luis Obispo Tribune

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‘A sin to God': Pismo Beach candidate accused of harassing trick-or-treaters

A candidate for Pismo Beach mayor is being accused of screaming at children trick-or-treating at her Shell Beach home, even calling one of them a “sin to God.” When Pismo Beach resident Katt Winter took her three kids out for trick-or-treating on Halloween, she didn’t expect to encounter mayoral candidate Shelby Bowen, much less hear the candidate condemn her child, she told The Tribune. Winter and her kids — a pair of 12-year-old twins and 16-year-old River — were greeted by Bowen at the first house they stopped at while trick-or-treating in the neighborhoods near Dinosaur Caves Park, as they have for the past decade. River, an autistic transgender girl, said she was taken aback when Bowen offered her a Christian pamphlet along with candy. When she declined to accept the pamphlet — titled “ A Pumpkin Tale ” by Christin Ditchfield — the situation escalated, River said. “She grabbed me ... very firmly, and forced the pamphlet into my trick-or-treat bag that I was using to transport candy,” River said. “She was telling the little kids, like 5-year-old girls, to vote for her, and she said to little kids that ‘You have met the mayor.’” River said Bowen also

Pismo Beach, CA · 14h

San Luis Obispo Tribune

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Seeing smoke on the Central Coast? Here's what's causing it

A large plume of smoke visible from parts of the Central Coast on Saturday morning came from a scheduled prescribed burn east of Santa Maria, according to Santa Barbara County Fire. Capt. Michael Gray, a department spokesperson, confirmed Saturday that the smoke was coming from a prescribed burn in Tepusquet Canyon. He said no other fire incidents were pending. The smoke was visible from Highway 101 near Nipomo and on the ALERTCalifornia Tepusquet Peak camera Saturday morning. The fire department announced plans to burn up to 289 acres of brush and oak understory from Friday through Sunday, depending on weather conditions. The prescribed burn is intended to reduce wildfire risks and improve native vegetation. The department advised people sensitive to smoke to limit strenuous outdoor activities. Residents can also check the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District’ s prescribed-burn map for information on planned and past burns.

Santa Maria, CA · 14h

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Both Grover Beach citizen initiative measures winning

Yes – 1,485 votes, 60.81%. In 2024, Grover Beach City Clerk Wendi Sims refused to approve recall petitions unless certain statements she found false or misleading were removed from the petitions. Grover H2O, Debbie Peterson and Brenda Auer then filed a lawsuit that argued election laws forbid election officials...

Grover Beach, CA · 2d

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Sentencing delayed for former Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate

A San Luis Obispo County judge has delayed sentencing once again for former Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate Gaea Powell, giving her newly appointed attorney time to review the case.

Arroyo Grande, CA · 3d

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Guadalupe Delivers Fated Mayoral Flip as Voters Bridge Budget Gaps

GUADALUPE, Calif. (KEYT) - Guadalupe may have a new mayor for the first time in 8 years. Current city council member Christina Hernandez has a lead in the mayor's race. As Mayor Pro Tem Christina Hernandez shows a significant lead according to the latest reported ballot counts, current mayor Ariston Julian gives his blessings. Christina The post Guadalupe Delivers Fated Mayoral Flip as Voters Bridge Budget Gaps appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Guadalupe, CA · 1d

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Santa Maria veteran finds brotherhood, purpose after combat service

For Alejandro Arredondo, leaving the Army meant more than returning home. It meant learning how to live without the brotherhood, structure and sense of purpose that had defined nearly a decade of his life. A Santa Maria native, Arredondo served nine years on active duty in the U.S. Army, completing...

Santa Maria, CA · 1d

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San Luis Obispo County under coastal flood, high surf advisories

Those living in low-lying San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara county’s coastal communities are under a flood advisory until Monday at 10 p.m. In a high-surf-advisory, the National Weather Service warns beachgoers that large waves can knock people of rocks and capsize boats. “There is an increased risk for...

San Luis Obispo County, CA · 14h

San Luis Obispo Tribune

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This CA ballot measure is bad news for local communities. Luckily, it's losing | Opinion

With 14 measures on the California ballot, it was understandably hard to keep them all straight — especially with the billionaire tax hogging the spotlight. That may be why Proposition 43 didn’t generate the attention it deserved, given that out of all the ballot measures, it arguably had the greatest potential to affect the everyday lives of nearly all Californians. Prop. 43 aimed to make it much harder to pass local taxes. It proposed raising the approval threshold from a simple majority to two-thirds — which is nearly impossible to meet. (Taxes placed on the ballot by local governments already require a super-majority to pass. Prop. 43 supporters wanted to extend that mandate to citizen-sponsored tax measures.) As of Thursday afternoon, Prop. 43 was failing by more than 10%, according to the Secretary of State website . That’s a relief. Citizen-sponsored taxes help fund critical services like fire prevention, police protection, flood control, hospitals, water and sewer plants and road maintenance. They make it possible for cities and towns to keep libraries open, playing fields mowed and recreation programs running. In short, they provide the stop-gap funds that state and federal governments can’t — or won’t — supply. Many local

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Gaea Powell’s delay tactics continue, another attorney appointed

The sentencing hearing for Gaea Powell, a San Luis Obispo County woman convicted of election fraud, was delayed again, this time after she claimed a conflict of interest with the entire public defender’s office. A SLO County jury on Sept. 21 found Gaea Powell guilty of nine counts of...

San Luis Obispo County, CA · 2d

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City Amends Harbor Hut Lease

The Harbor Hut Restaurant in Morro Bay has been granted a lease extension after completing nearly a million dollars in repairs and improvements. Submitted photo. The City of Morro Bay has amended the lease of one of the longest running and most elegant restaurants on The Embarcadero, after the leaseholders completed nearly a million dollars worth of improvements and repairs, with a quarter million more promised in the future.

Morro Bay, CA · 2d

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Baywood School to be Replaced

Rendering by RRM Design shows what the new Baywood School’s entrance would look like. Submitted photo. aywood Elementary School in Los Osos is being reborn, as the San Luis Coastal Unified School District works through plans to build a whole new school on the existing property. Part of the...

Los Osos, CA · 2d

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Our Stories: The Q Inn Celebrates Veterans Day All Year Long

Joan & John Solu at The Q Inn, Main Street, Morro Bay. Photo provided by Joan Solu. This year November 11 is Veteran’s Day during America’s 250th. It is also the 85th anniversary since Morro Bay’s Amphibious Training Base dedication. Veteran’s Day is also known as Remembrance Day and certainly the appropriate time for Morro Bay to reflect on our local beginnings. Did you know before World War II Morro Bay had 400 residents? After WWII we grew to over 2,800 and over time our community has held steady at 10,000 except when our hotels, inns and B&Bs inflate our numbers attracting guests for the betterment of Morro Bay’s local businesses.

Morro Bay, CA · 2d

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Estero Bay News Briefs 11-5-2026

Last month, the California Department of Education (CDE) released the 2025–26 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress. The data reinforces Cayucos Elementary School’s standing as a top-performing elementary and middle school in San Luis Obispo County and among the highest-performing public schools across California. “These assessment results...

Cayucos, CA · 2d

San Luis Obispo Tribune

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SLO County E. coli outbreak is no longer a public threat, health department says

The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department declared that the recent E. coli outbreak “is no longer an ongoing public health threat,” according to a Friday news release. The health department is wrapping up its investigation into the outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli that resulted in five confirmed cases and put three children in intensive care. The investigation discovered that the five people who tested positive for the specific strain of E. coli visited Brookshire Farms on Oct. 17 or 18. Additionally, the bacterial strains in three of the patients were a genetic match. The results of the fourth test are not yet completed, and they could not perform a fifth test, the county said. “While matching to each other, the bacterial strains from patients did not closely match other known strains in national databases,” the news release said. “The genetic findings strongly suggest exposure to a common and unique source.” Ten other people who visited the farm between Oct. 16 and 26 developed symptoms. The county considers them “suspect cases,” the release said. The cases were not confirmed and “no additional information will be provided on these individuals,” the county said. The county collected food, water and

San Luis Obispo County, CA · 1d

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Living History Morro Bay Events for Veteran’s Day Remembrances

Erik Brun and Heidi Brodmarkle-Brun at home in Morro Bay. Photo submitted. Erik Brun is a local historian and veteran who grew up on the Central Coast. His wife, Heidi Brodmarkle-Brun, is a safety consultant and owner of the recently launched 805 Fearless, a self-defense training facility in Morro Bay. Heidi and Erik have a combined 60 years of United States Army service, both retiring as lieutenant colonels. Erik also believes it is his honor to have served in the California, Arizona and District of Columbia National Guards. Together they share their four, now, adult children – two sets of siblings adopted from Ukraine.

Morro Bay, CA · 2d

KSBY News

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Votes show lead for cannabis tax in Arroyo Grande

Polls are showing Arroyo Grande voters are supporting a new cannabis tax in the city, but a yes on this measure doesn’t mean cannabis stores can open just yet.

Arroyo Grande, CA · 1d

Paso Robles Daily News

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Frankel extends lead in mayoral race; Measure G-26 still short in latest results

Editor’s note: The latest unofficial results released by the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office are from 4:55 p.m. Nov. 5. The county expects to release its next update at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. We will report new results when the county releases them. Frankel extends lead...

Paso Robles, CA · 1d

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SLO County’s Updated Election Results 11.06.2026

The San Luis Obispo county clerk-recorder released updated voter counts, as well as an unprocessed ballot report yesterday. In Paso Robles, for mayor: Faith Frankel continues to lead against Bill Britton, 45 to 43%. Kris Beal is still ahead of Linda George, 73 to 27%. Michael Massey leads against Chris Bausch, 36 to 32%.

San Luis Obispo County, CA · 1d

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County Explains Water In-Lieu Fee Study

County Planners have responded to Estero Bay News’ questions regarding a study they’ve begun on possibly setting up an “in-lieu” payment system in Los Osos to satisfy County rules for water conservation. Briana Medvecki, a planner with the County’s Long-Range Planning Division, who is leading the...

Los Osos, CA · 2d

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