Laura Dickinson

San Luis Obispo

Video Reporter and Photographer at San Luis Obispo Tribune

San Luis Obispo Tribune

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Paso Robles, Nipomo and SLO celebrate Class of 2025 graduates. See the photos

1 day ago | sanluisobispo.com | Laura Dickinson

Derald Book played the national anthem on an electric guitar. Nipomo High School celebrated 186 new graduates Friday, June 6, 2025. Twenty-nine students received scholarships totaling over $173,000. Laura Dickinson [email protected] AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomFour local high schools saw their seniors graduate Friday night and Saturday morning. Hundreds graduated from Paso Robles, SLO and the Lucia Mar district.
Unique cottage on coastal SLO County bluff can be torn down, supervisors say

2 days ago | sanluisobispo.com | Laura Dickinson

This small, historic Cambria house — designed by Warren Leopold — could be demolished and replaced by one that’s more than twice as big, with a second story that would further block coastal views. Laura Dickinson [email protected] AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomCounty supervisors denied an appeal blocking demolition of a historic Cambria home. New construction must preserve one cypress tree and cancel vacation rental use.
Should supervisors let owners demolish distinctive home on coastal SLO County bluff?

5 days ago | sanluisobispo.com | Laura Dickinson

This small, historic Cambria house — designed by Warren Leopold — could be demolished and replaced by one that’s more than twice as big, with a second story that would further block coastal views.
Will damaged end of Cayucos Pier be replaced after it’s demolished?

5 days ago | sanluisobispo.com | Laura Dickinson
More local students are being accepted to Cal Poly. See where they came from

1 week ago | sanluisobispo.com | Laura Dickinson

Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. Laura Dickinson [email protected] This story is part of SLO Tribune's Parents Central, our expanding coverage for local parents. We're tackling issues that matter to you the most, explaining the "what it means," from school budgets to children's health. We also want to have fun: Send us your best tips for local parents and things to do. Email [email protected].
83 high school seniors graduate from Mission Prep in SLO. See the photos

1 week ago | sanluisobispo.com | Laura Dickinson

Mya Gonzales, right, spies her family in the crowd after the Mission Prep graduation ceremony. Eighty-three Mission Prep students graduated in San Luis Obispo, earning nearly $2 million in scholarships. Laura Dickinson [email protected] AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomEighty-three Mission Prep seniors graduated, earning nearly $2 million in scholarships. Over 95% of graduates plan to attend college in fall, with 18 enrolling at Cal Poly.
Record number of new students commit to attending Cal Poly this fall

1 week ago | sanluisobispo.com | Laura Dickinson

Students walk past the Cal Poly sign in the University Union on Sept. 24, 2024. Laura Dickinson [email protected] AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomCal Poly received over 80,000 applications, breaking its historical record. More than 7,000 accepted students confirmed, an 11.1% increase from last year. The College of Engineering led in confirmations for both freshmen and transfers.
SLO fourth-graders launch business selling 'drip' necklaces

1 week ago | sanluisobispo.com | Laura Dickinson
Cal Poly students test wave energy device in Morro Bay

2 weeks ago | sanluisobispo.com | Laura Dickinson
Cal Poly students design device that uses waves to charge batteries

2 weeks ago | sanluisobispo.com | Laura Dickinson

Cal Poly students took to the seas May 23, 2025, to test a prototype for a device aimed at harnessing the energy of waves to charge batteries. The students lift the ocean-powered generator out of the Morro Bay harbor. Laura Dickinson [email protected] Cal Poly students took to the seas Thursday morning to test a device that could one day harvest the energy of waves to charge batteries.