For first time, ICE targets Central Coast farms in ‘major workplace raids’ At least 40 farmworkers were arrested on Tuesday, immigrant advocacy organizations said.

For first time, ICE targets Central Coast farms in "major workplace raids" — reported with @stephaniezappelli.bsky.social for the SLO Tribune @sanluisobispo.com

‘No Kings’: Thousands gather in SLO County to protest Trump Rallies were scheduled in three SLO County cities, joining 1,800 total nationwide to take a stand against what organizers and rally-goers see as the Trump administration’s overreach of executive power...

I covered the San Luis Obispo No Kings rally this weekend. Thousands in the streets to protest the Trump administration's executive overreach. See the photos and videos here

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Downtown SLO boutique targeted after ICE raided LA store with the same name The local shop received hate mail and threats for days after the raids in Southern California this weekend.

A downtown San Luis Obispo business was confused with a Los Angeles store by the same name that was raided by ICE over the weekend. The SLO store has been receiving undue hate over the mix-up. @sanluisobispo.com

I’d been covering the controversy centering on a trans student athlete’s right to play sports at school — now we get to hear her story. Honored to have my name on this but this interview and beautiful piece is all @joanlynch.bsky.social. And of course, Lily.

’I will fight back’: How trans student became a voice for access in SLO County “This is not just a policy issue. It’s a matter of basic human rights,” Arroyo Grande High School student athlete Lily told The Tribune.

My latest for @sanluisobispo.com with @chloeshrager.bsky.social is a sit-down interview with the transgender Arroyo Grande High School track athlete who's faced backlash and national media attention for her participation in girls sports.
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Meet Brass Mash, the all-brass cover band selling out SLO shows every month Forget your typical cover band: This local sensation mashes up pop and rock hits with a full brass section, turning every show into a high-energy singalong.

I keep wanting to check out this band! Fun story by @chloeshrager.bsky.social. www.sanluisobispo.com/entertainmen...

Clash over trans students draws hundreds to SLO County school board meeting Crowds turned out to the Lucia Mar school board meeting on Tuesday to speak about transgender students’ participation in girls’ sports and use of girls’ locker rooms and bathrooms.

Hundreds of people turned out to the Lucia Mar school board's meeting on Tuesday to debate the issue of transgender students in high school sports, locker rooms and bathrooms. @chloeshrager.bsky.social www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/e...

For the first town hall of his term, CA Sen. Adam Schiff came to SLO with Rep. Salud Carbajal. Nearly 2,000 people RSVP’d to the event at Cuesta College @sanluisobispo.com

Big tech is going nuclear. Could Diablo Canyon be used to power AI in SLO County? Artificial Intelligence is outpacing its own energy needs, and technology companies nationwide are turning to nuclear power for a potential clean-energy solution.

Big tech is going nuclear. Could Diablo Canyon be used to power AI in SLO County? My latest with @stephaniezappelli.bsky.social or the @slo-tribune.bsky.social

Cal Poly international student’s visa revoked as Trump cracks down on immigration The student adds to the growing list of those that have lost non-immigrant status as a part of a nationwide crackdown over the weekend. At least 83 students in California have been impacted so far.

An international student at Cal Poly had their visa revoked as a part of a nationwide crackdown on foreign students carried out over the weekend by the Trump administration. At least 87 California college students have had their visas terminated and been ordered to leave the country immediately.

SLO County woman ‘lacks remorse’ for election fraud, unsealed report reveals Despite pleading no-contest, the former candidate “did not accept accountability” and continued to lie about where she lived after her conviction, the Probation Department said.

Despite pleading no-contest, the former candidate “did not accept accountability” and continued to lie about where she lived after her conviction, the Probation Department said.

Former SLO County supervisor candidate will serve jail time for election fraud The convicted former candidate ran a “very purposeful scheme to defraud voters,” according to a deputy district attorney.

After months of criminal proceedings held behind closed doors, the former SLO County Supervisor candidate was sentenced for election fraud. The Tribune is still waiting to hear back on its opposition to unseal her sentencing statement. Reported with @clojooo.bsky.social

Radiation exposure victims fight for compensation as nuclear weapons funding soars Congress failed to pass legislation to compensate those poisoned by nuclear weapons activities. Meanwhile, money is flowing to modernize and expand the US nuclear arsenal.

"Nine months have passed since the law that compensates US victims of radiation exposure expired in June, and yet another opportunity to reinstate it fell to the wayside last week."

"Radiation exposure victims fight for compensation as nuclear weapons funding soars," by @chloeshrager.bsky.social.

Early morning Vandenberg rocket launch ‘gave quite the show’ above SLO County. See the photos “It looked like the rocket just missed the moon,” one onlooker said.

A SpaceX rocket painted the skies of SLO County this morning. See photos of the impressive Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg at the @slotribune.bsky.social

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Could Trump stop gender-affirming care in SLO County? Patients ‘really scared,’ doctor says President-elect Donald Trump ran on a platform to revoke gender-affirming care in the United States.

Great story by @hannahpoukish.bsky.social and @chloeshrager.bsky.social on what gender-affirming care might look like in SLO County when Trump is back in office. www.sanluisobispo.com/news/health-...

Swooping bald eagle kept trying to catch a coot at SLO County lake. See the video But each time the eagle dove, the coot ducked under the surface, the video taken by a onlooking fly fisher showed.

A fly fisher at Atascadero Lake captured this fun video of a bald eagle trying its best to catch a coot, only to get repeatedly frustrated as the little bird ducked under the surface for safety. @chloeshrager.bsky.social www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/e...

Worked on this with @hannahpoukish.bsky.social for our Trump 2 policy series for the @slotribune.bsky.social

Could Trump deport undocumented immigrants in SLO County? ‘It’s not safe’ President Trump has made bold promises to crack down on immigration.

R. Garcia came to America for a better life. Now, she is scared to leave her home.

Garcia, 33, an undocumented resident of SLO County, said she feels trapped now the Trump administration is pushing an anti-immigration agenda.

“I can’t leave like I used to before,” she said. “It’s not safe.”

Could Trump deport undocumented immigrants in SLO County? ‘It’s not safe’ President Trump has made bold promises to crack down on immigration.

My latest with @hannahpoukish.bsky.social for the @slotribune.bsky.social in our Trump 2 policy series:

Could Trump deport undocumented immigrants in SLO County? ‘It’s not safe’
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SLO County candidate was convicted of election fraud. Why has case been behind closed doors? In its latest Reality Check, The Tribune looks into the role of closed chambers sessions in court.

SLO County candidate was convicted of election fraud. Why has case been behind closed doors? I took a closer look at the case in my most recent Reality Check for the @slotribune.bsky.social

Washington fugitive arrested after illegally parked car spotted at SLO gas station, police say Update: The Washington State Department of Corrections says the man did not escape from a correctional facility.

SLOPD said it arrested someone who had escaped a WA correctional facility, but WA officials say that wasn't the case.

Big s/o to @chloeshrager.bsky.social @kaytlynleslie.bsky.social for the teamwork to ensure readers had speedy and accurate info www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/c...

@chloeshrager.bsky.social took a close look into recent criticism of the SLO County election in the latest Reality Check from @slotribune.bsky.social. www.sanluisobispo.com/news/politic...

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