In the National Spotlight, a Local Commitment to Justice Endures
By Ian Parkinson San Luis Obispo County Sheriff From time to time, cases investigated by our Sheriff…
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San Luis Obispo County Office of Education: A song in your heart
I was talking with a young person after an Opera SLO performance at the Center for Performing Arts, and the student said, “Wow, you have been a teacher that long?” Yes, and I have enjoyed every moment because seeing our former students become successful, productive, and positive adults gives me c…
By James J. Brescia Ed.D.·
Real Estate 101: Market Value, Equity, and Other Must-Know Terms
By Jaime Silveria The new year is a great time to brush up on some common real estate terms that you…
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Voices of the VFW: How Paso Robles Veterans are serving those who served
By Leo CastilloVFW Post 10965 Commander As we kick off the new year, we not only look at the typical…
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Realty Report: Buying a home in 2026
By Jaime Silveria Whether it’s a TikTok challenge that sparked a sudden interest or a long cherished personal aspiration years in the making…
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San Luis Obispo County Office of Education: Public Service
As we welcome 2026, I reflect on my 40 years of public service and what they mean. Public service provides vital functions like water, publi…
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Behind the Badge: Inside the Sheriff’s Office after a defining year
By SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson I’ll start this column the same way I always begin the first one of the year. By wishing everyone a happ…
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A year of service and reflection at Paso Robles VFW Post 10965
By Leo Castillo VFW Post 10965 Commander This past year, the VFW reflects on many accomplishments, struggles, and losses. As we close out th…
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The December Dilemma: Religion and our schools
Millions of families from different religious backgrounds trust their children's education to our public schools. Employees need to be fully…
James J. Brescia Ed.D. ·
Celebrating 36 years of the Christmas Bicycle Giveaway
By Ian Parkinson SLO County Sheriff The holiday season has always been one of my favorite times of the year. There’s something about it that…
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Behind the Badge: Future Leaders in Blue
By Ian Parkinson Before I began my career in law enforcement, I was a part of a program sponsored by the Morro Bay Police Department. It was…
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San Luis Obispo County Office of Education: Education Employees Serving the Community
San Luis Obispo County school districts and Cuesta College celebrated the achievements of many talented educators and support staff at the F…
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BEHIND THE BADGE
Meet the Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteer Patrol When people think of the Sheriff’s Office, they often picture flashing lights, deputies on pat…
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When crime comes in waves a July of unpredictable challenges for SLO County deputies
By Ian Parkinson San Luis Obispo County Sheriff If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that crime has a rhythm of its own. I…
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SLO County Office of Education: Encore
In the Oxford English Dictionary, "encore" is defined as both a noun and an exclamation. As a noun, it refers to an extra performance given …
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Behind the Badge: What You Need to Know About Fake Warrant Phone Calls Hitting SLO County
By Ian Parkinson SLO County Sheriff If your phone rings and someone on the other end tells you there’s a warrant out for your arrest, I know…
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Behind the Badge: Saved by Search and Rescue
By Ian Parkinson In our line of work, time can mean the difference between life and death. And when a call for help comes in, especially fro…
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Career and Technical Education, formerly Vocational Education
I spend considerable time at Chambers of Commerce, Rotary Clubs, and school board meetings informing the public about Career and Technical E…
James J. Brescia Ed.D. ·
Trail of Clues: How a String of Burglaries Was Cracked Wide Open
By Ian Parkinson Not all the crimes committed in this county are newsworthy or garner a lot of media attention. In fact, most of our crimes …
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The SLO CTE Foundation
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi When I answered the call to serve as your Coun…
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