Politics

District attorney proposes law to increase penalties for disaster looting

Proposal targets looters in evacuation zones during wildfire emergencies – San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced a proposal for an urgency legislative Full Article

Adam Schiff takes oath for six-year Senate term

Schiff sworn in to represent California in U.S. Senate – United States Senator Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California, was sworn in on Jan. 3 Full Article

Local politicians, governor release statements on passing of former President Jimmy Carter

Carter passed away Dec. 29, surrounded by family at his home in Georgia – Governor Gavin Newsom and local politicians released statements mourning the passing Full Article

Debbie Arnold retires after 12 years as county supervisor

Incoming District 5 Supervisor Heather Moreno, a former Atascadero mayor, will be sworn in at the start of the new year – Debbie Arnold cast Full Article

Election results for city council, school board, state, national races

– In Tuesday’s general election, San Luis Obispo County voters cast ballots on several key races. Here are the preliminary results from the unofficial election Full Article

Voters head to polls in SLO County for general election

Election results will begin to be released at 8 p.m. today, but these results will not be certified until Dec. 3. – California voters have Full Article

League of Women Voters hosts forum on public communication

Event will take place at the Atascadero Library Martin Polin Community Room Nov. 16 – The League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County’s Full Article

SLO County Elections Office open Saturday for voting assistance

Voters who are not yet registered can register and cast their ballots on site – The San Luis Obispo County Elections Office will open from Full Article

Local city council candidates raise over $130,000 in political donations

See which local candidates have raised the most – Political campaign financial contributions have been submitted for the upcoming local elections on Nov. 5. The Full Article

Candidate gains key support in Atascadero Unified School Board race

Candidate gains endorsements in Atascadero Unified School Board race

– With Election Day approaching on Nov. 5, Matt Pennon has secured new endorsements in his campaign for the Atascadero Unified School District School Board. Full Article