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Raised in Salinas, California, Ian Scott is the Paso Robles reporter for Times Media Service. Scott covers local news in Paso Robles, including local government, schools, public safety, development and community life, with attention to the area's agricultural roots and its evolving wine industry. Scott holds a master's degree in science communication.

Stories by Ian Scott

51 stories

  1. September 2026

    5 stories: 4 explainers, 1 news story

  2. Tue

    News: Election · Arroyo Grande

    Arroyo Grande town hall to explain Measure D-26 and water-supply challenges

    Arroyo Grande staff will discuss Measure D-26, Lopez Lake litigation and the city’s water supply at a Sept. 29 town hall.

  3. Mon

    Explainer · Election · San Luis Obispo

    Three Seek Two San Luis Obispo Council Seats in 2026

  4. Mon

    Explainer · Election · San Luis Obispo

    Three Seek Two San Luis Obispo Council Seats in 2026

  5. Sat

    Explainer · Election · San Luis Obispo

    San Luis Coastal School Board Races Set for Nov. 3

    Two San Luis Coastal trustee areas are contested Nov. 3 as the district faces budget cuts, facility upgrades and a superintendent transition.

  6. Fri

    Explainer · Election · California

    From Chino Valley School Board to Statewide Ballot: Sonja Shaw’s 2026 Bid

  7. August 2026

    4 stories: 3 explainers, 1 news story

  8. Tue

    Explainer · Education · California

    What California Senate Bill 1133 could mean for student health lessons

  9. Mon

    Explainer · Environment · California

    Big Bear bald eagle Jackie dies after more than three weeks of intensive care

    The famous Big Bear Valley bald eagle Jackie died Aug. 10 after three weeks of care for severe anemia, the Ojai Raptor Center announced.

  10. Fri

    Explainer · Environment · California

    Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle remains critically ill as anemia worsens at Ojai Raptor Center

  11. Sun

    News: Education · California

    California Schools Face New All-Gender Restroom Requirement Under SB 760

  12. July 2026

    16 stories: 1 analysis, 4 explainers, 11 news stories

  13. Sat

    Explainer · Real Estate · California

    $10.5 million raised to buy Moon Camp land near Jackie and Shadow’s nest in Big Bear Valley

    Conservation groups raised $10.5M to buy the 62-acre Moon Camp property near California's Big Bear Lake, halting a luxury home development.

  14. Tue

    Explainer · Education · United States

    Education Department finalizes rule tying federal aid to graduate earnings

  15. Sun

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    Why KFC Dropped ‘Kentucky Fried Chicken’ — and Why the Myths Won’t Die

  16. Sat

    Explainer · Transportation · World

    Why airlines say changing daylight saving time would disrupt flight schedules

    Airlines for America warns that changing daylight saving time would disrupt international flight schedules, requiring at least 18 months to adapt.

  17. Fri

    News: Food and Dining · California

    Costco adds chicken strips to California food courts, with $6.99 price and sauce

  18. Wed

    News: Transportation · California

    Search continues after pontoon boat capsizes near Alcatraz, San Francisco fire officials say

  19. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Sen. Lindsey Graham’s official Senate biography lists committee leadership, long South Carolina service

  20. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Santa Barbara County sheriff’s releases do not confirm reported meth-injection case, but do note several related arrests

  21. Tue

    Analysis · Business and Finance · United States

    Walmart’s summer price cuts put pressure on grocery budgets — and show how political attention can amplify a routine retail move

    Walmart is cutting prices on thousands of products nationwide this summer, lowering grocery and household bills for millions of shoppers.

  22. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe, but reports say federal inquiry began before his return to office

  23. Mon

    News: Sports · California

    FIFA clears Balogun for Belgium match after suspending red-card ban on probation

  24. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Paul Pelosi referred for possible hit-and-run charge after Yountville crash, sheriff’s office says

  25. Fri

    News: Food and Dining · California

    California food date labels standardize July 1 under new state law

  26. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn indicted in Reflecting Pool vandalism case

  27. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    California machine-gun loophole ban takes effect as Justice Department sues

    California gun dealers can no longer sell certain semiautomatic pistols under a new law taking effect July 1, despite a Justice Department lawsuit.

  28. Wed

    News: Travel · California

    Solvang sets Saturday Independence Day schedule with parade, festival and fireworks

  29. June 2026

    25 stories: 4 investigations, 1 analysis, 2 explainers, 18 news stories

  30. Tue

    News: Politics · California

    Escondido HOA orders homeowners to remove American flags, sparking dispute over common-area rules

  31. Mon

    News: Environment · California

    Big Bear eaglet Sandy falls from nest in apparent accidental fledge

  32. Mon

    Explainer · Environment · San Luis Obispo

    San Luis Obispo County’s desalination plan: what it is, why it matters and what comes next

    SLO County Public Works seeks input on a regional desalination feasibility study funded by a federal grant, hosting public sessions in April 2026.

  33. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Burgum vows prosecution after vandalism cuts Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

  34. Sun

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    Florida expert says green bananas can still be healthy, with more resistant starch than ripe fruit

  35. June 2026 continues on page 2 with 20 more stories.