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Investigators search Susan Flores’ Arroyo Grande home for Kristin Smart evidence

Written on 6 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Investigators are currently serving a search warrant at the Arroyo Grande home of Susan Flores as part of an ongoing investigation in the Kristin Smart murder case, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. Early... (Continue reading)

Felon terrorizes San Luis Obispo neighborhood

Written on 5 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE Neighbors near the airport in San Luis Obispo are living in fear of an alleged delusional felon who was arrested three times in less than three months for charges that include a naked burglary. Even so, less... (Continue reading)

More scrutiny for San Luis Obispo County political committee

Written on 4 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE A political action committee that supports the reelection of San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Jimmy Paulding amended its disclosures to comply with election laws, an action that instead led to further scrutiny. Attorney Don Ernst and retired... (Continue reading)

Man who threatened SLO County official seeks plea agreement

Written on 2 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE The man accused of planning to kill San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow is likely to be released from prison in less than a year because of a plea agreement. On Jan. 24, 2025, FBI... (Continue reading)

Under scrutiny, SLO County political commitee amends filings

Written on 28 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid allegations a political action committee that supports the reelection of San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Jimmy Paulding was not complying with election laws, the South County Coalition changed its filing to include several other candidates. Paulding’s... (Continue reading)

Trump administration ends wind energy lease off coast of Morro Bay

Written on 27 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 22 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Trump administration on Monday announced that it made deals to end two more offshore wind leases: Golden State Wind off the coast of Morro Bay in California and Blue Point Wind off the coast of New... (Continue reading)

California Coastal Commission overstepped its authority in Los Osos

Written on 26 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Supreme Court ruled this week that the Coastal Commission overstepped its authority when it blocked a developer from building already permitted homes in Los Osos in what some are calling a landmark case. “Today’s decision... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County places political action committee on notice

Written on 24 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow on Wednesday put the treasure of a political action committee that supports the reelection of Supervisor Jimmy Paulding on notice regarding serious concerns over their compliance with election laws.... (Continue reading)

SLO councilwoman’s plan to remove neighbor’s parking foiled

Written on 23 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE In a neighborhood plagued with builder defects and allegations city staff failed to properly inspect new construction, a complaint lodged by San Luis Obispo City Councilwoman Jan Marx resulted in a rapid but poor response. Located across... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor Paulding’s dark money supporters exposed

Written on 22 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE A political action commitee was formed on March 26 to support the reelection of San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Jimmy Paulding, a man who fought against big money donors impacting our local elections. On April 13, the... (Continue reading)