David Middlecamp
@davidmiddlecamp.bsky.social
I’m a photojournalist with the San Luis Obispo, CA Tribune and write a local history column, Photos From the Vault.
Snow in SLO County? See photos of Central Coast turned into winter wonderland
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Snow in SLO County? See photos of Central Coast turned into winter wonderland
Check out these magical pictures and videos from years past.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Snow in SLO County? See photos of Central Coast turned into winter wonderland
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And it’s here.
December 24, 2025 at 5:38 AM
And it’s here.
Missing California Central Coast girl found shot to death in rural Utah: ‘Ruthless act’
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Missing California Central Coast girl found shot to death in rural Utah: ‘Ruthless act’
Melodee Buzzard’s mother, Ashlee Buzzard, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder Tuesday morning.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Missing California Central Coast girl found shot to death in rural Utah: ‘Ruthless act’
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The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is expected to hold a press conference Tuesday afternoon.
Mother of missing Melodee Buzzard reportedly arrested after girl’s body found
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is expected to hold a press conference Tuesday afternoon.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is expected to hold a press conference Tuesday afternoon.
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The fire erupted around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Commercial building engulfed in flames in early morning SLO County fire
The fire erupted around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The fire erupted around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.
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A high wind watch was issued for SLO County through much of the week.
Batten down the hatches, SLO County: High wind expected through Christmas
A high wind watch was issued for SLO County through much of the week.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
A high wind watch was issued for SLO County through much of the week.
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San Luis Obispo County could see several inches of rain from a series of storms. Here’s the forecast.
Wet Christmas week ahead for SLO County as long, dry streak ends
San Luis Obispo County could see several inches of rain from a series of storms. Here’s the forecast.
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December 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
San Luis Obispo County could see several inches of rain from a series of storms. Here’s the forecast.
Even as big box stores moved in, downtown Paso Robles thrived. Thank Norma Moye
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Even as big box stores moved in, downtown Paso Robles thrived. Thank Norma Moye
The longtime downtown advocate helped strengthen the region.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Even as big box stores moved in, downtown Paso Robles thrived. Thank Norma Moye
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Pedestrian hit and killed by car in San Luis Obispo
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Pedestrian hit and killed by car in San Luis Obispo
Police were investigating the crash, which occurred at 6:15 on Wednesday morning.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Pedestrian hit and killed by car in San Luis Obispo
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Paso Robles icon Norma Moye, credited with downtown revitalization, dies at 92
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Paso Robles icon Norma Moye, credited with downtown revitalization, dies at 92
Moye was the visionary behind the Paso Robles Main Street organization and the Vine Street Victorian Christmas Showcase.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Paso Robles icon Norma Moye, credited with downtown revitalization, dies at 92
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Story from 1989
One of the shells allegedly weighed 200 pounds and would have scattered shrapnel over a football-field-size area had it exploded.
Artillery shells kept raining down on Central Coast ranch. ‘Going to kill someone’
One of the shells allegedly weighed 200 pounds and would have scattered shrapnel over a football-field-size area had it exploded.
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December 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Story from 1989
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First elephant seal pup of the season born last night. More than 5,000 will join him or her during the breeding season. The pup hadn’t nursed yet when these pictures were taken, but was flipping sand.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:12 AM
First elephant seal pup of the season born last night. More than 5,000 will join him or her during the breeding season. The pup hadn’t nursed yet when these pictures were taken, but was flipping sand.
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SLO County man accused in hate crime murder allegedly confessed to stabbing
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SLO County man accused in hate crime murder allegedly confessed to stabbing
Wednesday’s preliminary hearing revealed new details in the case and determined if the man would face trial.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
SLO County man accused in hate crime murder allegedly confessed to stabbing
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SLO County is getting a new historical museum. See where
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SLO County is getting a new historical museum. See where
The small space will be offered by the county rent-free.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
SLO County is getting a new historical museum. See where
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The Mustangs are the only unranked team left in a field of national powerhouses after making the Sweet 16 for the first time in 18 years.
Cal Poly is the Cinderella story of NCAA volleyball tournament. A big test is next
The Mustangs are the only unranked team left in a field of national powerhouses after making the Sweet 16 for the first time in 18 years.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The Mustangs are the only unranked team left in a field of national powerhouses after making the Sweet 16 for the first time in 18 years.
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The operation raised alarm among some who mistook the officers for ICE.
Police swarmed a neighborhood in Arroyo Grande. Here’s why
The operation raised alarm among some who mistook the officers for ICE.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The operation raised alarm among some who mistook the officers for ICE.
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First responders were working on rescuing the semi truck on Wednesday afternoon.
Highway 46 partly closed in SLO County after semi truck drives into ditch
First responders were working on rescuing the semi truck on Wednesday afternoon.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:40 AM
First responders were working on rescuing the semi truck on Wednesday afternoon.
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Tim Skipper says Cal Poly’s turnaround starts with culture and toughness, outlining a reset he believes will carry into playoff football.
New coach lays out vision for Cal Poly football. ‘We’ll be playing in December’
Tim Skipper says Cal Poly’s turnaround starts with culture and toughness, outlining a reset he believes will carry into playoff football.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Tim Skipper says Cal Poly’s turnaround starts with culture and toughness, outlining a reset he believes will carry into playoff football.
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The Tribune sat down with lead investigator Clint Cole to discuss the podcast and the new leads he is following to finally bring justice for Martha Mezo and Teresa Flores.
2 SLO County girls were murdered in 1980. A podcast is helping revive the case
The Tribune sat down with lead investigator Clint Cole to discuss the podcast and the new leads he is following to finally bring justice for Martha Mezo and Teresa Flores.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The Tribune sat down with lead investigator Clint Cole to discuss the podcast and the new leads he is following to finally bring justice for Martha Mezo and Teresa Flores.
Tiny SLO County town had a bad reputation. See scenes of ‘lawless’ San Miguel
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Tiny SLO County town had a bad reputation. See scenes of ‘lawless’ San Miguel
Previously unpublished photos show a California mission town frozen in time.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Tiny SLO County town had a bad reputation. See scenes of ‘lawless’ San Miguel
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Ventura beats Arroyo Grande 35-28. See the photos
In a back and forth game, each team had a lead but the CIF Central Section championship winning season came to an end for the Eagles, as Ventura ran out the clock to win 35-28 and advance to the state...
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December 6, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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The house was moderately damaged, the fire chief said.
Elderly woman, dog rescued from house fire in SLO County beach town
The house was moderately damaged, the fire chief said.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The house was moderately damaged, the fire chief said.
A 5.90 magnitude earthquake has occurred near Dayton, NV at 12/4/25, 8:06 AM! earthquak.es/ew1764864420
5.9 earthquake 6km E of Dayton, NV
More information about the 5.9 magnitude earthquake near Dayton, NV at 16:06:13 on Dec 04 2025.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A 5.90 magnitude earthquake has occurred near Dayton, NV at 12/4/25, 8:06 AM! earthquak.es/ew1764864420
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Cal Poly turns to Tim Skipper as its next head coach shortly after announcing it would part ways with Paul Wulff after three seasons.
Cal Poly hires former UCLA interim coach Tim Skipper as new head football coach
Cal Poly turns to Tim Skipper as its next head coach shortly after announcing it would part ways with Paul Wulff after three seasons.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Cal Poly turns to Tim Skipper as its next head coach shortly after announcing it would part ways with Paul Wulff after three seasons.
Pedestrian killed in SLO County crash remembered as an ‘extraordinary woman’
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Pedestrian killed in SLO County crash remembered as an ‘extraordinary woman’
Animal rescue activist Rachel Somars was “a one-of-a-kind person” who was adored by the community, one friend said.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Pedestrian killed in SLO County crash remembered as an ‘extraordinary woman’
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