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Chloe Jones

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Joe Tarica @joetarica.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
We held a live Q&A on The Tribune's lawsuit against the city of Paso Robles and Councilman Chris Bausch, featuring reporters Chloe Jones and Sadie Dittenber, and attorney Karl Olson. Here's a recording if you missed it. @clojooo.bsky.social @sadiedittenber.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1d8...
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Sadie Dittenber @sadiedittenber.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
I'll be covering tonight's meeting, so stay tuned for additional coverage!
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Atascadero school board announced its pick for superintendent. Why are teachers worried?
The board appears poised to approve the hire Tuesday night, despite concern among the community.
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Sadie Dittenber @sadiedittenber.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
@clojooo.bsky.social @joanlynch.bsky.social @joetarica.bsky.social @kaytlynleslie.bsky.social and I woke up in the wee hours this morning to provide live updates on the St. Fratty’s Day revelry. Here’s a play-by-play of the day’s events 🧵
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‘Go home or you get arrested.’ See live updates from St. Fratty’s Day in SLO
Several hundred people began crowding a street in a San Luis Obispo neighborhood midway through Saturday morning.
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
The music festival on Cal Poly campus for St. Fratty’s day has become chaotic at the entrance as hundreds of kids try to get to see Galantis and Zhu
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Kaytlyn Leslie @kaytlynleslie.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
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Sadie Dittenber @sadiedittenber.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Why is Cal Coast News' Karen Velie being sued for defamation? Story from @clojooo.bsky.social www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/a...
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Cal Coast News reporter Karen Velie sued for defamation — again. Here’s why
Cal Coast News and Karen Velie were previously ordered to pay a $1.1 million judgment after a jury unanimously found her liable for libel and defamation.
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Great story by @stephaniezappelli.bsky.social www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/e...
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‘This is a slaughter’: How Los Padres forest biologist lost his job amid Trump purge
Ben Vizzachero was enjoying a Valentine’s Day outing when he learned he had been fired, despite just receiving a raise and a good review.
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Joe Tarica @joetarica.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Wild story by @clojooo.bsky.social about a man who allegedly threatened to blow up a SLO school and kill 400 people, mostly kids, along with an elected official, as part of a revenge plot. Subscribe to The Tribune to get news like this first. www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/c...
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Man threatened to bomb SLO school, kill 400 people and an elected official, indictment says
The man allegedly said he wanted to kill hundreds of children here in a revenge plot against an unnamed elected official from San Luis Obispo County, the federal indictment says.
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
The fake rideshare driver who is alleged to have sexually assaulted on college-aged woman and held another against her will was a Cal Poly employee. Here's everything we know: www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/c...
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Man posing as rideshare driver sexually assaults woman near Cal Poly, police say
The man also allegedly held another woman against her will in his vehicle.
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Cal Coast News connected a photo of Paso Robles city manager Ty Lewis in a hot tub with a woman he used to date to the 2012 Lisa Solomon scandal and dropped charges for the woman's son? What actually happened? Reality Check with @sadiedittenber.bsky.social www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/a...
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Paso Robles city manager condemns new Cal Coast News allegations, hot tub photo
Karen Velie’s final “Eye on Ty” article was accompanied by a photo of Ty Lewis in a jacuzzi with a woman he used to date. But why?
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
It's been about four years since the DOJ found the conditions inside the SLO County Jail were unconstitutional, and nine years since Andrew Holland died after being restrained for 46 hours. What's improved and what still needs to be done, according to the DOJ: www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/c...
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SLO County Jail violated inmate rights, DOJ said. Here’s how it has improved
The agency and San Luis Obispo County reached an agreement that resolved the findings from a 2021 report.
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Sadie Dittenber @sadiedittenber.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
A few forums will be held next week to give community members the chance to offer feedback.
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Is your kid’s school ready for a disaster? SLO County education office wants input on risk plan
Here’s how to weigh in.
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Joe Tarica @joetarica.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Tribune reporters did another Reality Check on Cal Coast News' Ty Lewis hot tub story. Here's what @clojooo.bsky.social and @sadiedittenber.bsky.social found. www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/a...
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Paso Robles city manager condemns new Cal Coast News allegations, hot tub photo
Karen Velie’s final “Eye on Ty” article was accompanied by a photo of Ty Lewis in a jacuzzi with a woman he used to date. But why?
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Sadie Dittenber @sadiedittenber.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
What's the story behind the Ty Lewis hot tub photo? @clojooo.bsky.social and I got the facts. Get the latest on the Paso Robles saga here:
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Paso Robles city manager condemns new Cal Coast News allegations, hot tub photo
Karen Velie’s final “Eye on Ty” article was accompanied by a photo of Ty Lewis in a jacuzzi with a woman he used to date. But why?
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Stephanie Zappelli @stephaniezappelli.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Devastation in L.A. sparks a question here at home: Is SLO County prepared for wildfire? Check out my latest for the @slotribune.bsky.social: www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/e...
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Devastation in L.A. sparks a question here at home: Is SLO County prepared for wildfire?
“We always have that threat,” Cal Fire SLO told The Tribune. Here’s how the agency works to prevent disaster from happening here.
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Saul Goldberg was one of the healthiest 87-year-olds in San Luis Obispo County, according to his family. He is remembered for his patience, helpfulness, spirit of adventure and love for his wife. www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/a...
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87-year-old cyclist killed in SLO crash ‘had many years left,’ family says
“He was just very adventurous, and he made me adventurous,” Carol Goldberg said of her husband of 64 years.
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Great story and reality check by @chloeshrager.bsky.social , who looked into the use of closed sessions in court, particularly in one of the only election fraud convictions in SLO County www.sanluisobispo.com/news/politic...
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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.
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
An Arroyo Grande couple was sentenced after they admitted to defrauding the federal government's PPP loan program, which was supposed to help struggling small businesses pay employees during COVID. More on what they used the money for: www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/c...
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SLO County couple used COVID-19 aid for a condo in Hawaii. Now they’re going to prison
They also bought multiple luxury cars, made mortgage payments and funded a movie trailer with $1.3 million in coronavirus relief money.
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Cal Coast News reporter Karen Velie posted two different versions of the "full" recording of a meeting among Paso Robles city official. Her statements about the recordings have also been inconsistent. Reality check investigation with @sadiedittenber.bsky.social www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/a...
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Cal Coast News posts conflicting recordings of Paso Robles cafe meeting in Ty Lewis case
As part of its Reality Check series, The Tribune examined two differing recordings that claim to be the “full” audio of a meeting at a Paso Robles bakery — along with Karen Velie’s account of the reco...
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
One of the men named in a conspiracy against Paso Robles city manager Ty Lewis is not allowed within 100 feet of city hall. Here's everything we know: www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/a...
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Paso Robles city manager gets restraining order against man named in alleged conspiracy
Ty Lewis accused Glenn O’Hagan of harassing and stalking him, a temporary restraining order shows.
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Vanessa Noblitt was arrested in Oregon six months after she allegedly hit two bicyclists on Higuera St. near the cemetery. Saul Goldberg, one of the cyclists, died of his injuries days later in the hospital. www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/c...
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Oregon woman accused of hit-and-run that killed SLO bicyclist makes first court appearance
Another bicyclist was also injured in the crash near the cemetery on South Higuera Street, police said.
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
The Paso Robles man accused of stealing more than $400k from a small business in Atascadero entered his plea. What to know: www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/c...
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SLO County man accused of stealing more than $400,000 from small business enters plea
He was the company’s chief operating officer at the time, police said.
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Joe Tarica @joetarica.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Excellent Reality Check on Cal Coast News' recording of the meeting among Ty Lewis, Chris Bausch and John Hamon at a Paso cafe by @clojooo.bsky.social and @sadiedittenber.bsky.social. This is what local public service journalism looks like. www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/a...
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Cal Coast News posts conflicting recordings of Paso Robles cafe meeting in Ty Lewis case
As part of its Reality Check series, The Tribune examined two differing recordings that claim to be the “full” audio of a meeting at a Paso Robles bakery — along with Karen Velie’s account of the reco...
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Joe Tarica @joetarica.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
The Tribune is fighting to get the city of Paso Robles to release the full recording of a meeting among three city officials at a local bakery. But to do so, the city first needs to get it from Councilman Chris Bausch. Here's the latest. @slotribune.bsky.social www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/a...
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Paso Robles councilman agrees to search his devices for public records, amid legal threats
The concerns stem from a leaked recording of a March meeting among three city officials.
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Sadie Dittenber @sadiedittenber.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
The latest development in the saga from Paso Robles: city manager Ty Lewis was granted a restraining order against alleged conspirator Glenn O'Hagan, a longtime Lewis critic. More from @clojooo.bsky.social here.
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Paso Robles city manager gets restraining order against man named in alleged conspiracy
Ty Lewis accused Glenn O’Hagan of harassing and stalking him, a temporary restraining order shows.
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SLO Trombone @slo-tribune.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Illegal jazz venues wreak havoc on SLO neighborhoods, residents say. Can they be stopped? www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/e...
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Illegal frat houses wreak havoc on SLO neighborhoods, residents say. Can they be stopped?
City leaders are frustrated by what they call Cal Poly’s “hands-off” approach to helping manage the problem.
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Paso Robles city manager Ty Lewis accused Cal Coast News reporter Karen Velie and her associate, Glenn O'Hagan, of extortion. Here's everything we know so far: www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/c...
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Paso Robles city manager accuses Cal Coast News reporter, associate of extortion
Ty Lewis said he was sent a threatening message on Nextdoor following an email from Karen Velie that contained “salacious” questions and accusations.
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Joe Tarica @joetarica.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Paso Robles city manager Ty Lewis is now accusing Cal Coast News reporter Karen Velie and associate Glenn O'Hagan of extortion. Read the story by @clojooo.bsky.social www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/c...
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Paso Robles city manager accuses Cal Coast News reporter, associate of extortion
Ty Lewis said he was sent a threatening message on Nextdoor following an email from Karen Velie that contained “salacious” questions and accusations.
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
It's been about a year since an Arroyo Grande teacher was arrested after grabbing a hairbrush out of an allegedly disruptive student's hand. Now, she's suing. Here's everything we know: www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/c...
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SLO County teacher was arrested after allegedly grabbing brush from student. Now she’s suing
The teacher was arrested on suspicion of child abuse over an incident involving the daughter of a Sheriff’s Office employee. The Tribune looked into what’s happening with the case in its latest Realit...
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
The man accused of killing Todd Pinion because he was gay pleaded not guilty last week. Here's everything we know, plus an update with Pinion's family: www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/c...
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Paso Robles man accused of killing man because he was gay enters plea
Tyler Stevens is also accused of animal cruelty against the victim’s dog, Spock.
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Leaked Paso Robles recording was denied in a Public Records Act request two months ago. Did it violate the law? @sadiedittenber.bsky.social and I looked into how cities navigate fulfilling PRA requests when records are stored on city official's personal devices www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/a...
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Paso Robles has not released leaked recording of meeting at bakery. Did it violate the law?
As part of its Reality Check series, The Tribune investigated whether a recording reportedly taken by Councilman Chris Bausch was not made available as a public record.
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Sadie Dittenber @sadiedittenber.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
How does a city go about locating records potentially held on an official's personal device? @clojooo.bsky.social and I looked into that question as part of our Reality Check series and ongoing investigation into claims of a conspiracy in Paso Robles. www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/a...
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Paso Robles has not released leaked recording of meeting at bakery. Did it violate the law?
As part of its Reality Check series, The Tribune investigated whether a recording reportedly taken by Councilman Chris Bausch was not made available as a public record.
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Kaytlyn Leslie @kaytlynleslie.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
And @clojooo.bsky.social for figuring it out in the first place! Fact checking at work
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The Tribune @sanluisobispo.com · 16/12/2024
UPDATE: The Washington State Department of Corrections says the man had not escaped a state correctional facility. Rather he was released on community supervision, which meant “he was living in the community with certain requirements, such as checking in with his community corrections officer.”
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
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...
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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.
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
It's been three Thanksgivings since the Besser and Chachere families lost their children in a car crash, but their experience in the court system has left them feeling defeated. Here's what they said, and here's why the court system worked the way it did: www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/c...
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Joe Tarica @joetarica.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
We talked to the father of the Cal Poly student who was assault by a group of men over the weekend. Here's what he told @clojooo.bsky.social. www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/c...
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
The father of a Cal Poly student who was allegedly assaulted on campus around 3 a.m. on Saturday said the 5-6 assailants yelled homophobic slurs toward his son during the attack. More details here: www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/c...
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
CARE Court has officially begin in San Luis Obispo County. Here's what it means for people living with severe mental illness: www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/a...
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
CHP confirmed the driver of a vehicle that lost control and "flew off" Highway 101 in Nipomo has died. More on the crash here: www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/a...
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Defense attorney for man accused of fatally stabbing his "known acquaintance" in Pismo Beach claims his client is innocent as he awaits an autopsy report. More here: www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/c...
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Sadie Dittenber @sadiedittenber.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
A $500,000 claim was filed against the city of Paso Robles by a failed city council candidate last week. The claim calls for the firing of city manager Ty Lewis over allegations of misconduct and election "sabotage." Get the details here. www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/a...
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SLO Trombone @slo-tribune.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
I love when newsrooms collaborate with each other
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Tonight is Paso Robles city manager Ty Lewis' first city council meeting back after taking medical leave. Lewis said his leave was tied to issues that arose from the stress of his job, namely city councilman Chris Bausch's harassment and an alleged plot to oust him from his position. What to know:
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Chloe Jones @clojooo.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
A popular SLO County shooting range will temporarily close after the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife found its had been violating their contract for years. More here: www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/a...
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Kaytlyn Leslie @kaytlynleslie.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Hey SLO County Bluesky! Want to know the latest news impacting the Central Coast? I’ve made a starter pack for @slotribune.bsky.social reporters to follow to stay on top of local happenings. Give them a follow: go.bsky.app/JboCCMc
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Kaytlyn Leslie @kaytlynleslie.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
We’ve also created a starter pack for SLO Tribune journalists to follow, that’s available here: go.bsky.app/JboCCMc
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The Tribune @sanluisobispo.com · 20/11/2024
Hello! 👋 The San Luis Obispo Tribune is now on Bluesky. What topics or stories do you want us to post about here? Let us know! ⬇️
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David Middlecamp @davidmiddlecamp.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
So if you are interested in San Luis Obispo County news and information we have shared our SLOTribune newsroom bsky links here: go.bsky.app/JboCCMc
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Chloe Shrager @chloeshrager.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
I work at the Tribune, not the Trombone, but real recognizes real. Whoever you are, we love you
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