Recently we held an awards ceremony to honor the exceptional employees and volunteers who go above and beyond in their service to the community.

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office recently opened a time capsule that had been sealed away in the year 2000.

I want to spend a little time discussing an incident that seldom happens in our county. But just because it so rarely happens, doesn’t mean it’s not worthy of a conversation.

I am grateful to you, the community, for making the place we call home a better place to live. So, here’s to a new year.