Richard Ellison, former executive director of Bike SLO County, pleaded no contest to a lewd act upon a child. - The incident occurred on March 30, 2025, in Arroyo Grande, involving a 7-year-old girl.
- Ellison faces up to one year in jail and three years of supervised probation. - The plea avoids a trial, sparing the victim from testifying.
- Sentencing is scheduled for July 28. The case highlights the seriousness of such offenses and the legal process to protect victims.