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We have so many SLO County stories to tell — and we need your help

The Tribune sign in the former office on Tank Farm Road in San Luis Obispo.

Dear Readers,

At The Tribune, we’re committed to providing unbiased news that is essential to the people of San Luis Obispo County.

In this past year, our reporting team has produced important journalism across a wide range of topics, ensuring you are informed about issues that are critical to our community. That work included stories such as these:

We know our community needs more. But today’s marketplace realities limit the depth and breadth of our journalism. To expand our coverage, we need your help.

We hope you will consider a tax-deductible contribution to help us better serve the residents of SLO County. Gifts of any size make a difference.

You can donate at sanluisobispo.com/donate. Or, if you prefer to send a check, make it out to Journalism Funding Partners with “San Luis Obispo Tribune” in the memo line and mail it to 1601 Alhambra Blvd., Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95816. Please include your email address.

Your support keeps us at the forefront of our community, bringing you the news that matters most. Thank you for being an essential part of our mission.

Sincerely,

Joe Tarica,

Editor

This story was originally published December 3, 2023 at 5:00 AM.

Joe Tarica
The Tribune
Joe Tarica is the editor of The Tribune in San Luis Obispo. He’s worked in various newsroom roles since 1993, including as an award-winning copy editor, designer and columnist. A California native, he has been a resident of San Luis Obispo County for more than 35 years and is a Cal Poly graduate.
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