County News

Booking Photos: Boaz Winslow Brigham (03/28/2026) and Malachy Damien Hayes (03/23/2026) Sentenced
7/15/2026

Violent Elder Abuse Attack on Sleeping Homeless Man in Arroyo Grande Park

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Boaz Winslow Brigham and Malachy Damien Hayes, both residents of Arroyo Grande, were sentenced for the brutal and unprovoked attack on a sleeping homeless man in the middle of the night in March 2026.

Three young children on bikes wearing helmets
7/14/2026

Safer Streets, Stronger Healthcare Workforce and Fewer Drug Deaths Mark Progress for SLO County

New annual report highlights how community partnerships are improving health, quality of life across San Luis Obispo County
Families sitting in front of the grass in front of a building labeled Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center
7/8/2026

County Libraries to Host Back-to-School Extravaganza at Cuesta College

Families are invited to music performances, a magic show, and more at this annual event
Booking Photo (11/29/2025) Abel Angel Santiago (DOB 11/01/2002) Held For Trial
7/8/2026

Judge Finds Sufficient Evidence to Hold Abel Santiago to Answer on Murder and Conspiracy Charges in the Killing of Santa Maria Man

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Abel Santiago (23) was held to answer on all charges, including murder and conspiracy to commit murder, in the November 2025 shooting death of Margarito Ventura Ventura.
Red background with Clerk-Recorder seal and text that says "Election News"
7/1/2026

Candidate Filing Period for the November 3, 2026 General Election Begins July 13

The period for filing to run as a candidate in the November 3, 2026, General Election begins Monday, July 13 and runs though August 7. The filing period will be extended by 5 days for any office for which the incumbent does not file.
Kyle L. Combs (11/26/1985) DMV Photo Charges Filed
6/26/2026

DA Charges Grover Beach Man with Secret Recording of Nude Women in Tanning Booths

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that charges have been filed and an arrest warrant has been issued for Kyle L. Combs (DOB 11/26/1985) for secretly recording multiple women at a local gym.

Summer Reading logo depicting Library's quail mascot riding a horse through a field with the text "Summer Reading Challenge".
6/26/2026

Adventure Awaits at SLO County Libraries this Summer

All ages and abilities are invited to read for fun and prizes
Three people at a table with ballots
6/25/2026

Clerk-Recorder Certifies June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election

On June 25, SLO County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano certified the results of the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election. More than 55% of voters turned out in this primary, up from just under 49% in the primary four years ago. Statewide turnout for this election stands at 40.9% as of SLO County's certification.
Dustin Robert Colyerworth (08-30-1979) DMV Photo, Sentenced
6/25/2026

Former Executive Director Dustin Colyerworth sentenced for embezzling over $59,000 from Gala Pride and Diversity Center

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that former Gala Pride and Diversity Center Executive Director Dustin Colyerworth has been sentenced after he pled guilty to two felony counts of grand theft by embezzlement, and paid $59,302.07 in restitution.
Three people sit at a table analyzing ballots
6/19/2026

SLO County Elections is in Final Stage of June 2, 2026, Primary Canvass

As of Friday, June 19, SLO County has counted 98,932 ballots, and results can be viewed at SloVote.gov/June2026. The remaining ballots include those that need to be researched or remade and those that require a signature cure. By law, voters have until 5pm on June 24 to cure their signature.
Theodore Edward Gabrielli (DOB 01/17/1964) Held for Trial
6/12/2026

Judge Finds Sufficient Evidence to Hold Former Priest Theodore Edward Gabrielli to Answer on 24 Felony Counts of Molestation Involving Four Child Victims

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that former priest Theodore Edward Gabrielli, 62, was held to answer on 24 felony counts involving the molestation of four children.
We are moving! New location open June 15, 2026
6/10/2026

SLO Department of Child Support Services is Moving

The SLO Department of Child Support Services is moving office locations and will open in their new building June 15, 2026.
District Attorney Dan Dow Releases Five-Year Felony and Traffic Misdemeanor Conviction Rate Data from CA Judicial Council Court Statistics Reports
6/9/2026

DISTRICT ATTORNEY DAN DOW RELEASES FIVE-YEAR FELONY AND TRAFFIC MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION RATE DATA FROM CALIFORNIA JUDICIAL COUNCIL COURT STATISTICS REPORTS

San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow today announced conviction rate data for the SLO County Superior Court, drawn from California Judicial Council Court Statistics Reports for Fiscal Years 2020–21 through 2024–25.
Board of Supervisors Budget Meeting
6/8/2026

County of San Luis Obispo Tentatively Adopts Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27

Supervisors has tentatively adopted the County's Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, approving a balanced financial plan that maintains essential public services, supports County operations, and strengthens the organization's long-term fiscal sustainability.
Trays filled with returned ballot envelopes, with election workers at tables in the background
6/5/2026

SLO County Elections Office Updates Results -- and Updates Voters on Next Steps

The Elections Office lays out a timeline for what voters can expect in the coming days and weeks
Glassy-winged sharpshooter on a leaf stem.
6/4/2026

County Investigation Detects No Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter in San Luis Obispo

County agricultural inspectors have completed an investigation into a recent statewide nursery shipment incident involving the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (GWSS). Ongoing inspection and trapping efforts continue to protect local agriculture and nursery industries.
Former Deputy Probation Officer Fallyn Sierra Rollins (32) sentenced for stealing over $169,000 from SLO County Probation Peace Officers’ Association.
6/2/2026

Former Deputy Probation Officer Fallyn Sierra Rollins (32) sentenced for stealing over $169,000 from SLO County Probation Peace Officers’ Association.

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that former San Luis Obispo County Deputy Probation Officer Fallyn Sierra Rollins (DOB 06/16/1993) has been sentenced for stealing more than $169,000 from the San Luis Obispo County Probation Peace Officers’ Association.
Students at the Paso Robles High School Wellness Center
6/1/2026

County of SLO Behavioral Health Expands Student Mental Health Support With $300,000 Wellness Center Investment to Local High Schools

Eight local high schools receive grant funding to strengthen on-campus behavioral health and wellness services.
Multiple views of coastal and chaparral scenery in SLO County
5/28/2026

SLO County Public Health Launches Summer Safety Campaign to Help Community Members and Visitors Stay Healthy

A summer safety campaign focuses on reducing common seasonal risks—from heat-related illness and water emergencies to foodborne illness and wildfire smoke exposure.
A woman standing at a counter sorting mail ballots
5/26/2026

SLO Elections Office Open for Early Voting Saturday, May 30 from 9am-3pm

New to this election, SLO County voters have the option to vote early and in person while guaranteeing that their vote is included in Election Night results.