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• Ed Arnold could face six months in jail after changing plea

  June 8, 2011 9:56 PM

  Former Arroyo Grande City Councilman Ed Arnold changed his plea to "no contest" on charges of residential burglary and child pornography. He previously plead "not guilty" to those charges, but everything changed today in a San Luis Obispo courtroom. A "no contest" plea is treated basically the same as... more »

• Arroyo Grande appoints new city councilmember

  May 26, 2010 1:14 AM

  Arroyo Grande has a new city councilmember. Caren Ray was appointed to fill Ed Arnold's vacant seat. The mayor said it's the first time in 24 years that a woman was appointed to the council. Ray is the chair of the planning commission and has lived in Arroyo Grande... more »

• AG City Council announces process to appoint fifth councilmember

  May 6, 2010 12:41 AM

  The search for a fifth city councilmember is underway in Arroyo Grande, eight days after Ed Arnold's resignation. The Arroyo Grande City Council has decided how it will choose Ed Arnold's replacement. The council held a special meeting Wednesday night to discuss the process. It will appoint... more »

• AG City Council will hold special meeting to discuss replacing Ed Arnold

  May 5, 2010 9:01 PM

  The Arroyo Grande City Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday night, to consider options for filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Council Member Ed Arnold. After six years of service, Arnold resigned last week, saying he had become a distraction for the city. In December,... more »

• Pre-preliminary hearing scheduled for Ed Arnold

  May 5, 2010 7:41 AM

  Former Arroyo Grande City Councilman, Ed Arnold, is expected in court Wednesday morning. Arnold is scheduled to appear in a San Luis Obispo County courtroom for a pre-preliminary hearing. He's facing assault and child pornography charges. He's pled not guilty to those charges. Last week, Arnold stepped down... more »

• City council will appoint replacement for Ed Arnold

  April 28, 2010 10:08 PM

  Ed Arnold's resignation last night from the Arroyo Grande city council leaves a vacancy. All four council members agreed to appoint a replacement instead of waiting until the November election. They say there are critical budget issues that need to be resolved in the upcoming months. The council is... more »

• Ed Arnold gives brief statement and resigns

  April 28, 2010 2:33 AM

  Ed Arnold says he's stepping down. He resigned Tuesday night from the Arroyo Grande City Council. Arnold addressed the council saying he had become a distraction for the city. In December, arnold was arrested on domestic abuse and assault charges. Then earlier this month, prosecutors filed child pornography charges... more »

• Arroyo Grande City Councilman Ed Arnold to speak at meeting Tuesday

  April 26, 2010 1:30 PM

  Arroyo Grande City Councilman Ed Arnold tells KSBY News via e-mail he intends to issue a statement at Tuesday night's City Council meeting. On the agenda for that meeting, is an action item in which the City plans to ask for Arnold's resignation. Arnold has been in the public... more »

• City Council's letter to Ed Arnold: "situation has detrimental effect on the reputation of the City"

  April 26, 2010 12:03 PM

  The Arroyo Grande City Council is preparing to discuss Ed Arnold's future as a city leader. Tuesday night, the city council is expected to consider a letter from the council to Arnold asking that he resign from the council immediately. City leaders are also expected to take a look... more »

• New developments in and out of the courtroom for Ed Arnold

  April 14, 2010 8:32 PM

  New developments in, and out of the courtroom as Arroyo Grande City Councilmember Ed Arnold answers to child pornography charges. Arnold did not say much during Wednesday morning's court proceedings, but he did plead not guilty to possessing child pornography, and using a minor for pornographic purposes. This,... more »

• Ed Arnold pleads not guilty to child pornography charges

  April 14, 2010 3:07 PM

  Arroyo Grande City Councilman Ed Arnold pleaded not guilty Wednesday to possession of child pornography and using a minor for pornographic purposes. Both are felonies. Arnold appeared in a San Luis Obispo County courtroom but did not speak to the media. His lawyer, Ilan Funke-Bilu, says Arnold did not... more »

• Arroyo Grande City Council may ask Arnold to resign

  April 14, 2010 1:10 AM

  For months, the Arroyo Grande City Council has refused to speak about Ed Arnold's future on the council. But it was at the top of their agenda Tuesday night in light of new charges against him. The District Attorney's office said it's filing child pornography charges against Arnold. Investigators said... more »

• Pre-preliminary hearing to begin for Arroyo Grande City Councilman, Ed Arnold

  March 3, 2010 11:06 AM

  A pre-preliminary hearing is expected to begin Wednesday morning for Arroyo Grande City Councilman, Ed Arnold. Arnold is facing domestic violence, and assault with a deadly weapon charges. In January, he faced a judge for the first time, and pled not guilty. He was arrested in December, accused of assaulting... more »

• Controversial Ed Arnold attends first council meeting since allegations

  January 27, 2010 1:12 AM

  For weeks, people have wondered if and when Arroyo Grande City Councilman Ed Arnold would show up for work. Tuesday night, they got their answer. Arnold did attend the city council meeting. On Monday, he faced a judge for the first time. Arnold pled not guilty to charges of assault... more »

• Councilman Arnold enters plea on assault charges

  January 25, 2010 2:19 PM

  Embattled Arroyo Grande City Councilman, Ed Arnold, appeared in court today for the first time since his arrest in December for domestic violence and assault charges. Arnold was arraigned on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence, felony burglary and making criminal threats. He pleaded not guilty... more »

• Councilman Ed Arnold appears in court for arraignment

  January 25, 2010 11:55 AM

  The Arroyo Grande City Councilman at the center of a domestic violence case shows up to be arraigned. In his last scheduled court appearance pertaining to a restraining order, Arnold was a no show. Last Thursday, the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's office filed criminal charges against... more »

• Arroyo Grande City Councilman, Ed Arnold, scheduled to be arraigned

  January 25, 2010 7:25 AM

  The Arroyo Grande City Councilman, at the center of a domestic violence case, is scheduled to be arraigned Monday. On Thursday, The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's office filed criminal charges against Ed Arnold. The five felony counts include burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, and criminal threats. ... more »

• Document from DA's office details felony charges against Ed Arnold

  January 21, 2010 8:09 PM

  A local city councilman will face criminal charges. The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's Office filed criminal charges Thursday against Arroyo Grande City Councilman Ed Arnold. Arnold is facing five felony counts and two enhancements. The charges include assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence.... more »

• Arroyo Grande City Councilman Ed Arnold faces felony charges

  January 21, 2010 6:38 PM

  The Arroyo Grande City Councilman at the center of a domestic violence case will face criminal charges. The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's office is charging Ed Arnold with five felony counts. They include: -First-degree residential burglary -Assault with a deadly weapon -Inflicting corporal... more »

• Restraining order remains in effect against Arroyo Grande city council man

  January 14, 2010 8:28 PM

  One elected official, with two temporary restraining orders against him. Ed Arnold was a no show in court on Thursday. He was supposed to stand before a judge to find out if the domestic violence charges and restraining orders against him will remain in effect. The allegations against Arnold... more »

• Councilman Ed Arnold a no show at restraining order hearing

  January 14, 2010 6:06 PM

  Arroyo Grande City Councilman Ed Arnold was a no show for a hearing on two restraining orders that were filed against him last month. The hearing would have potentially made the temporary restraining orders permanent. Arnold was arrested last month on domestic violence charges. Since then, two... more »

• Arroyo Grande city councilman faces judge in restraining order hearing

  January 14, 2010 1:07 PM

  Ed Arnold, the Arroyo Grande city councilman who hasn't been seen or heard from since his wife and another woman filed a restraining order against him, is set to appear in court for the first time today. Arnold was arrested last month on domestic violence charges. Since then, two restraining... more »

• Councilman Ed Arnold expected at city meeting tomorrow

  January 11, 2010 5:10 PM

  Arroyo Grande City Manager Steve Adams says he expects councilman Ed Arnold will show up for a planned city council meeting tomorrow evening. Adams says last time he spoke with Arnold, the councilman gave no indication that he planned to be absent, and there's been no request for permission... more »

• More allegations surrounding Ed Arnold surface in court documents

  January 6, 2010 12:11 AM

  KSBY News has obtained more court documents revealing more allegations against Arroyo Grande councilman Ed Arnold. A second woman filed a temporary restraining order against 44-year-old Ed Arnold claiming she too was the victim of domestic violence. It was filed December 24, 2009 in the San Luis Obispo Superior... more »

• Another restraining order filed against Ed Arnold

  January 5, 2010 9:30 PM

  KSBY News obtained more court documents including another restraining order against Arroyo Grande Councilman Ed Arnold. The restraining order was filed on December 24, 2009 in San Luis Obispo Superior Court by an alleged victim in a domestic violence case involving Ed Arnold. In the court documents, the alleged... more »

• Pages upon pages of allegations surrounding Ed Arnold

  January 5, 2010 1:09 AM

  Even more startling details in court documents obtained by KSBY News in an exclusive report. The wife of an Arroyo Grande city councilman is making some serious allegations against her husband. Kathryn Arnold filed a request for a permanent restraining order on December 23, 2009 in San Luis Obispo... more »

• Exclusive report on restraining order sought against Councilman Ed Arnold

  January 4, 2010 8:25 PM

  In court documents obtained by KSBY News, the wife of an Arroyo Grande city councilman is making some serious allegations against her husband. It's a story exclusive to KSBY News. Kathryn Arnold filed a request for a permanent restraining order on December 23, 2009 in San Luis Obispo County Superior... more »

• Restraining order sought against Councilman Ed Arnold

  January 4, 2010 4:00 PM

  Court documents filed against Arroyo Grande City Councilman Ed Arnold show his wife, Kathryn Arnold, filed for a restraining order following a domestic violence incident back in December. In a statement on that incident from the 28-year-old victim, she says "Mr. Arnold blamed me for the break up of his... more »

• Court date set for Arroyo Grande City Councilman

  December 30, 2009 7:06 PM

  A new arraignment date is set for the Arroyo Grande City Councilman accused of domestic violence. Forty-three-year-old Ed Arnold will be arraigned on Jan. 25. Wednesday's scheduled arraignment was postponed because the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's Office says they wanted more time to investigate before filing charges.... more »

• Arraignment postponed for Arroyo Grande City Councilman

  December 30, 2009 12:27 PM

  The arraignment for the Arroyo Grande City Councilman accused of domestic violence, has been postponed. Forty-three-year-old Ed Arnold was scheduled to be arraigned today, but the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's Office says it's still investigating the case. A new date could be set today. Arnold was... more »

• Community reacts to Arroyo Grande Councilman's arrest

  December 17, 2009 1:08 AM

  The community of Arroyo Grande is reacting to allegations surrounding City Councilman Ed Arnold. The 43-year-old was booked into the San Luis Obispo County jail Wednesday morning for charges that include assault with a deadly weapon, burglary and domestic violence. Police say the crime involved Arnold and another woman, a... more »

• Investigation continues after arrest of Arroyo Grande city councilman

  December 16, 2009 8:29 PM

  Arroyo Grande Police are continuing to investigate allegations that prompted last night's arrest of city councilman Ed Arnold. The 43-year-old was booked into the San Luis Obispo County jail Wednesday morning for charges that include assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence and burglary. Arnold posted 50-thousand dollars bail and... more »

• New details on arrest of Arroyo Grande city councilman

  December 16, 2009 6:59 PM

  At a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Arroyo Grande Mayor Tony Ferrara and Arroyo Grande Police Chief Steve Annibali announced the arrest of Arroyo Grande City Councilman Ed Arnold Jr. Police say Arnold was involved in a violent domestic dispute with a 28-year-old woman he had been living with. The... more »

• Arroyo Grande City Councilman Edward Arnold arrested

  December 16, 2009 5:50 PM

  Arroyo Grande City Councilman Edward Arnold Jr. was arrested a little before 4:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. A spokesperson for the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department said Arnold was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, and inflicting corporal injury on his current or former spouse... more »