Politics
Report: Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from homeland security news conference
Padilla said he was demanding answers about immigration enforcement – U.S Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) was forcibly removed and handcuffed during a press conference held Full Article
‘No Kings’ demonstration to be held in Atascadero June 14
Event will feature demonstrators, car rally, food collection – Residents of Atascadero will gather for the “No Kings: Protect Our Democracy” event on Saturday, June Full Article
County launches 2025-26 student elections ambassador program
– The San Luis Obispo County Elections Office has announced the launch of its 2025-26 Student Election Ambassador Program and is accepting applications through May Full Article
Protest planned at San Luis Obispo courthouse over judicial system, public programs
Event part of nationwide movement addressing judicial and public policy issues – A protest advocating for the judicial system and various public programs is scheduled Full Article
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