From a hit-and-run lawsuit against a former Cal Poly student to the sudden closing of a fast food burger joint, The Tribune covered a wide range of San Luis Obispo County news on Sept. 10, 2026.
Here’s a quick digest of the day’s top stories:
Hit-and-run lawsuit: Two Cal Poly students, Lilianne Burke and Zoey Archibald, are suing former Cal Poly student Ishan Pandhare over a Jan. 8, 2026, crash that struck and injured them. The lawsuit also accuses a Cal Poly fraternity of “hazing” the allegedly drunk driver before the crash.
Dress code pushback: Paso Robles students are speaking out against school dress code enforcement, calling it “excessive” and “unfair.” One student said classmates should not feel singled out, embarrassed or publicly called out because of what they are wearing.
Pismo Beach bar reopens: Star Bar at Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach reopened Sept. 4 with a new celestial theme, offering ocean views, specialty cocktails made with local ingredients and stargazing events. The open-air venue is in sight of the Pier and has added fire pit seating to the patio.
Election fraud trial: Former Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate Gaea Powell is representing herself at trial on nine counts of election and voter fraud tied to her residency during her 2022 and 2024 campaigns. Witnesses so far have included the Arroyo Grande city clerk, a condo owner disputing Powell’s story and San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano.
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