Sadie Dittenber
@sadiedittenber.bsky.social
Education (and Paso Robles!) reporter for the SLO Tribune | UC Berkeley Local News Fellow
Send news tips to: sdittenber@thetribunenews.com
Send news tips to: sdittenber@thetribunenews.com
I'll be covering tonight's meeting, so stay tuned for additional coverage!
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.
www.sanluisobispo.com
March 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I'll be covering tonight's meeting, so stay tuned for additional coverage!
It's getting a little bit easier for students on the Central Coast to earn a bachelor's degree, thanks to a new partnership between Cal Poly and Allan Hancock College:
Can’t go to Cal Poly? New community college program adds degrees from SLO university
With the university growing more competitive, some local Central Coast students have been stuck in limbo.
www.sanluisobispo.com
March 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It's getting a little bit easier for students on the Central Coast to earn a bachelor's degree, thanks to a new partnership between Cal Poly and Allan Hancock College:
@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 🧵
‘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.
www.sanluisobispo.com
March 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
@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 🧵
Reposted by Sadie Dittenber
The Tribune had 5 people working St. Fratty's in SLO this morning. Here's our complete coverage starting before dawn. www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/e...
‘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.
www.sanluisobispo.com
March 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The Tribune had 5 people working St. Fratty's in SLO this morning. Here's our complete coverage starting before dawn. www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/e...
Reposted by Sadie Dittenber
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March 13, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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What do we know about the plans for St. Fratty's this weekend? Here's a look at our @sanluisobispo.com coverage so far (thread)
March 13, 2025 at 10:28 PM
What do we know about the plans for St. Fratty's this weekend? Here's a look at our @sanluisobispo.com coverage so far (thread)
The Tribune filed legal action against the city of Paso Robles and Councilmember Chris Bausch on Tuesday. Get the details here:
Tribune sues city of Paso Robles, Chris Bausch after councilman refuses to release records
Bausch has refused to release records from his personal devices and accounts related to Ty Lewis’ conspiracy allegations.
www.sanluisobispo.com
March 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Tribune filed legal action against the city of Paso Robles and Councilmember Chris Bausch on Tuesday. Get the details here:
Do you think this SLO County town has the best main street in the country? Cast your vote
Is this SLO County main street the best in the country? You can help decide
Readers can vote for their favorite pick once a day until early April.
www.sanluisobispo.com
March 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Do you think this SLO County town has the best main street in the country? Cast your vote
Why is Cal Coast News' Karen Velie being sued for defamation? Story from @clojooo.bsky.social www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/a...
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.
www.sanluisobispo.com
March 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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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New:
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...
February 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
New:
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...
Five counselors will be spared in the San Luis Coastal school district, after parents and staff pleaded with trustees and administrators.
SLO County school district won’t cut counselors amid budget woes — but other jobs will go away
The district will move forward with $5.3 million in staff reductions, about $1 million short of curing the deficit.
www.sanluisobispo.com
February 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Five counselors will be spared in the San Luis Coastal school district, after parents and staff pleaded with trustees and administrators.
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Wow: City of Clarksdale, Mississippi got a court order yesterday directing a newspaper to delete an editorial criticizing city officials -- without a hearing. Here's the TRO issuing the prior restraint:
February 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Wow: City of Clarksdale, Mississippi got a court order yesterday directing a newspaper to delete an editorial criticizing city officials -- without a hearing. Here's the TRO issuing the prior restraint:
The federal notice said the programs supporting local schools, teachers and students were "inconsistent with" Department of Education priorities.
Latest victim of federal cuts? $5 million in Cal Poly grants supporting SLO County teachers
“It’s clearly not about producing a better working system,” an associate professor said. “It’s just about being chaotic and disruptive and punitive.”
www.sanluisobispo.com
February 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The federal notice said the programs supporting local schools, teachers and students were "inconsistent with" Department of Education priorities.
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Do things seem overwhelming right now? Is there too much to cover and not enough time or resources?
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Here are some things that have helped me.
February 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Hi, media friends. It's me, your Journalist Work Mom Pal.
Do things seem overwhelming right now? Is there too much to cover and not enough time or resources?
Here are some things that have helped me.
Do things seem overwhelming right now? Is there too much to cover and not enough time or resources?
Here are some things that have helped me.
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Want live updates as this #atmosphericriver #storm continues to drench #SLOCounty? We've got you covered right here! www.sanluisobispo.com/news/weather...
Live storm updates: Thousands without power in SLO County, numerous roads flooded
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement warning of hail in part of the county Thursday.
www.sanluisobispo.com
February 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Want live updates as this #atmosphericriver #storm continues to drench #SLOCounty? We've got you covered right here! www.sanluisobispo.com/news/weather...
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Analysis: This week was just another week in Idaho’s DEI legislative session. An outsized focus on red-meat higher ed politics, fully aligned with the national zeitgeist. www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...
Analysis: Dispatches from the higher education culture wars
This week was just another week in Idaho’s DEI legislative session. An outsized focus on red-meat higher ed politics, fully aligned with the national zeitgeist.
www.idahoednews.org
January 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Analysis: This week was just another week in Idaho’s DEI legislative session. An outsized focus on red-meat higher ed politics, fully aligned with the national zeitgeist. www.idahoednews.org/top-news/ana...
A nearly $5 million structural deficit in the Paso Robles school district will result in layoffs, trustees confirmed Tuesday. See which positions are on the chopping block:
Paso Robles schools to cut 54 jobs. What exactly will that look like?
The district is trying to handle a lot of the reduction through attrition, but some layoffs are likely.
www.sanluisobispo.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:57 PM
A nearly $5 million structural deficit in the Paso Robles school district will result in layoffs, trustees confirmed Tuesday. See which positions are on the chopping block:
While the governor's budget has not been finalized, the university is taking precautions. Get the details here:
Cal Poly could lose $24 million in proposed Newsom budget — and layoffs aren’t off the table
The necessary budget cuts would be “extremely detrimental” to the university, Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong said.
www.sanluisobispo.com
February 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
While the governor's budget has not been finalized, the university is taking precautions. Get the details here:
The Tribune is waiting on at least four unfulfilled public records requests from the city of Paso Robles, and one councilmember appears to be the common denominator in each of them. See where the city stands here:
Paso Robles calls out councilman, says he ‘explicitly refused’ to comply with public records law
But Chris Bausch says the city is “wrong” regarding his response to Tribune Public Records Act requests in the Ty Lewis case.
www.sanluisobispo.com
February 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The Tribune is waiting on at least four unfulfilled public records requests from the city of Paso Robles, and one councilmember appears to be the common denominator in each of them. See where the city stands here:
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Parents of SLO County, how can local news best serve you? Let us know
Fill out our survey to let us know what stories you want covered.
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February 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
SLO County parents, I want to hear from you! Use this survey to let me know your story ideas!
School leaders want to lobby PG&E for around $10 million in funding to avoid having to cut nearly 70 jobs, including teachers, counselors and support staff.
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SLO County school district plans drastic cuts to fix budget woes. Could PG&E funding help?
The district is wrestling with a $6 million budget deficit heading into next school year.
www.sanluisobispo.com
February 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
School leaders want to lobby PG&E for around $10 million in funding to avoid having to cut nearly 70 jobs, including teachers, counselors and support staff.
www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/e...
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The properties are located in Los Osos and Morro Bay.
SLO County school district plans to sell 2 former school sites. What will happen to them?
Both properties have been leased to other organizations after closing in the early 2000s.
www.sanluisobispo.com
February 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The properties are located in Los Osos and Morro Bay.
Cal Poly’s notorious street party could look a little different this year — or so city leaders and university officials hope.
St. Fratty’s Day is coming, and Cal Poly has a plan to move the party on campus. Here’s how
The university is hoping to draw thousands of students away from the residential streets of SLO. Will it work?
www.sanluisobispo.com
February 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Cal Poly’s notorious street party could look a little different this year — or so city leaders and university officials hope.
Paso Robles city manager Ty Lewis will retire, ending one chapter in the months of turmoil that followed his $2.275 million claim against the city.
Paso Robles city manager to retire with settlement after filing conspiracy claim
Ty Lewis reached a settlement with the city on Monday after it denied his $2.275 million claim accusing Councilman Chris Bausch of harassment and creating a hostile workplace.
www.sanluisobispo.com
January 28, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Paso Robles city manager Ty Lewis will retire, ending one chapter in the months of turmoil that followed his $2.275 million claim against the city.
I followed up on a tip that Cal Poly was closing it's DEI office. See what's changing:
Is Cal Poly’s diversity and inclusion office closing? Here’s a Reality Check
President Trump ordered the termination of federal DEI programs Monday. The same week, Cal Poly announced a sudden change.
www.sanluisobispo.com
January 27, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I followed up on a tip that Cal Poly was closing it's DEI office. See what's changing: