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id: 8b3983b027
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 17:21 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 17:21 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Pismo Beach mayoral candidate accused of confronting teen

Shelby Bowen, who ran for mayor of Pismo Beach, allegedly confronted a 16-year-old outside her Shell Beach home on Oct. 31, according to San Luis Obispo Tribune.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Shelby Bowen](/new-york/wiki/shelby-bowen.md)

## Coverage

- [New York Post – Metro](https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/us-news/pismo-beach-mayoral-candidate-accused-of-screaming-at-trans-child/), 2026-11-10 17:21 EST: Pismo Beach mayoral candidate screams at autistic transgender kid, brands her ‘sin to God:’ report

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