A fatal crash ID, bad traffic and more election updates. Today’s top stories
San Luis Obispo County saw major developments Monday across politics, public safety and community life. Here’s a quick digest of the top stories from The Tribune on June 8, 2026.
Here are key takeaways:
- Election results update: Jim Dantona widened his lead over Michael Erin Woody in the District 2 county supervisor race, while Jimmy Paulding held a 54.4% edge over Adam Verdin in District 4, with more results expected before the July 2 certification deadline.
- Cambria man killed in Highway 46 crash: The California Highway Patrol identified Cesar Pena Estrada, 29, of Cambria as the passenger who died Sunday morning when a gray Ford Mustang crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a Ram 2500 on Highway 46 West. The Mustang’s driver, Oscar Pena Estrada, 21, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, the CHP said.
- Tesla crash downs utility pole in Los Osos: A Tesla slammed into a power pole on Los Osos Valley Road near Turri Road around 9:53 p.m. Sunday, sending live power lines across the roadway and backing up traffic by more than a mile Monday morning.
- Horse ranch offers mental health therapy: Valkyrie’s Kindred Keep, the only certified equestrian therapy nonprofit in Paso Robles, uses hands-on work with rescued horses, ponies and mules to support emotional growth, life skills and communication for clients of any age, founder Marina Premoli told The Tribune. Premoli said horses’ present-focused nature helps regulate clients’ nervous systems without the pressure of talk therapy.
- Sinkhole closes Highway 101 off-ramp: A sinkhole near the Willow Road off-ramp on northbound Highway 101 in Nipomo triggered a traffic break at 9:19 a.m. Monday and led to a full off-ramp closure for repair work. CHP officers used the closure to trim overgrown trees in the area.
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