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Prosecutor Dan Dow plans to run for SLO County district attorney

SanLuisObispo.com | November 19, 2013 –  A day after his boss announced he wouldn’t seek re-election, prosecutor Dan Dow declared Tuesday that he intends to run for district attorney in the June primary. “I’m running primarily because I want to keep San Luis Obispo one of the best places to live in California,” Dow, 43, […]

Domestic Violence and Mental Health in SLO County

kcoy.com | October 10, 2013 SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- Today over 130 service providers got together to discuss ongoing problems with domestic violence and mental health. “Due to economic instability and family stressors we are seeing a change and a trend in domestic violence being a little more prominent with families that are experiencing a […]

Prostitution sting in SLO nets 23 arrests over 3 days

sanluisobispo.com | September 6, 2013 13 men and 10 women arrested in undercover operation; police say stings can help reduce violent crime and scare off ‘Johns’ The sun is setting out the window of a dingy San Luis Obispo motel room strewn with snacks, cellphones and evidence bags — but the curtains are drawn shut. […]

SLO County’s Veterans Treatment Court program begins Friday

sanluisobispo.com | June 12, 2013 Starting Friday, San Luis Obispo Superior Court will have advocates to assist veterans in the criminal justice system who suffer from traumatic military experiences. Called the Veterans Treatment Court, the program provides Veterans Affairs staff in court as well as mentoring and assistance for veterans outside the courts to ensure […]