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Ian, a proud Central Coast native, brings a lifetime of local insight in the Paso Robles area His reporting blends a deep respect for the region’s agricultural roots with an eye on its evolving wine industry, telling the stories that preserve Paso’s past while shaping its future.

Stories by Ian Scott

42 stories

  1. September 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  2. Fri

    Explainer · Election · California

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

    Chino Valley board president Sonja Shaw led California's June primary and will face Richard Barrera in the November superintendent race.

  3. August 2026

    3 stories: 3 explainers

  4. Tue

    Explainer · Education · California

    California health-habits bill heads to governor, with no new class required

  5. Mon

    Explainer · Environment · California

    Big Bear bald eagle Jackie dies after weeks of intensive treatment in California

  6. Fri

    Explainer · Environment · California

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

    Ojai Raptor Center reports Big Bear bald eagle Jackie is in critical condition after her packed cell volume dropped to 13% during recent tests.

  7. July 2026

    10 stories: 3 explainers, 7 news stories

  8. Tue

    Explainer · Education · United States

    Education Department issues final rule tying federal aid to graduate earnings

  9. Sun

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    Why KFC stopped calling itself Kentucky Fried Chicken — and why the myths still won’t die

  10. Sun

    Explainer · Education · California

    UC is weighing a return of SAT and ACT scores. Here’s what that could change for California families

    California students may need to take the SAT or ACT again if the University of California restores testing requirements for fall 2028.

  11. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Panasonic recalls more than 13,000 toaster ovens sold at Amazon and Costco over shock, fire risk

  12. Wed

    News: Transportation · California

    Rescue on pontoon boat near Alcatraz leaves passengers missing as search continues

  13. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Official Senate pages continue to list Lindsey Graham as South Carolina senator amid unconfirmed death claim

  14. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe, but reports say California inquiry began earlier

  15. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Napa County deputies refer Paul Pelosi hit-and-run case to prosecutors after Yountville crash

  16. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Former Olympian David Hearn indicted in alleged damage to D.C. Reflecting Pool

    Former Olympian David Hearn has been indicted in Washington, D.C., for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

  17. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    California law banning some easily converted pistols takes effect as Justice Department sues

  18. June 2026

    26 stories: 5 investigations, 1 analysis, 2 explainers, 18 news stories

  19. Tue

    News: Transportation · California

    California couple says movers doubled price, withheld belongings during cross-country move

  20. Tue

    News: Politics · California

    Escondido HOA orders homeowners to remove American flag mounts in long-running dispute

  21. Mon

    Explainer · Environment · San Luis Obispo

    SLO County’s DESAL Plan, explained: what officials are studying and why

    San Luis Obispo County is launching a regional feasibility study with 16 partners to evaluate ocean desalination as a future water supply option.

  22. Sun

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    Florida expert says green bananas can be safe to eat and may offer a health edge

  23. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Genesee County prosecutors charge Michigan parents in death of 7-year-old son

  24. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Judge declares mistrial in Palisades Fire arson case after jury deadlocks

  25. Sat

    News: Election · California

    Newsom opposes California billionaire tax as measure reaches November ballot

  26. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Carville says he cannot stay in Democrats’ party with Mamdani-backed candidates, calls for ‘schism’

  27. Thu

    News: Sports · California

    Türkiye beats U.S. 3-2 in Los Angeles, but Americans still advance to knockout round

    Kaan Ayhan scored late to lift Türkiye to a 3-2 win over the U.S. in Los Angeles, but the Americans still advance to the round of…

  28. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii’s concealed-carry ‘vampire rule’

  29. Thu

    Explainer · Travel · United States

    How a Teen in Ohio Helped Turn a School Project Into the 50-Star U.S. Flag

  30. Thu

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    Three Wendy’s employees charged after police say food was taken from trash, spat on in South Carolina

  31. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate rejects Kaine Iran war powers resolution after Trump pressure

  32. Tue

    News: Transportation · California

    Waymo recalls 3,871 vehicles after federal review of freeway construction zone risk in San Francisco Bay Area

  33. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    CBP seizes more than 1,100 pounds of meth at Laredo border bridge

    CBP officers seized over 1,100 pounds of methamphetamine worth $10 million at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas.

  34. Mon

    News: Election · United States

    Maryland voter-roll removal renews GOP criticism of election system

  35. June 2026 continues on page 2 with 10 more stories.