Sadie Dittenber is the education reporter for The Tribune. She grew up near Boise, Idaho, and graduated from The College of Idaho. When not writing, she can be found enjoying the ocean breeze and playing with her rescue dog.
LATEST FROM SADIE DITTENBER
Local
Callers pose as law enforcement, demand money in SLO County scam. What to know
July 10, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Local
Vegetation fire damages Jewish Community Center property in SLO. How to help
July 9, 2026 at 3:57 PM

Cal Poly
How many students get admitted to Cal Poly from the waitlist? See data
Updated July 10, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Education
SLO County parents petition to limit screen time in schools. Here’s how
June 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Education
SLO County kids are gambling, betting and day trading their money. What to know
June 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Cal Poly
Cal Poly fraternities repeatedly violated SLO policy during recruitment, city found
Updated June 30, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Cal Poly
SLO mayor leaked Grand Jury report to Cal Poly. Can she be prosecuted?
June 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Cal Poly
Cal Poly accepted local students at a higher rate in 2026. See the breakdown
June 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Entertainment
New SLO County mural invites community to learn together: ‘What’s your story?’
Updated June 24, 2026 at 4:11 PM

Local
SLO mayor leaked grand jury report on fraternities to Cal Poly, records show
June 23, 2026 at 5:06 PM

Cal Poly
Cal Poly rejected thousands of students with a 4.0 GPA or higher in 2026
Updated June 24, 2026 at 4:16 PM