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San Luis Obispo loses first round in court battle over Canet Adobe

Written on 8 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE The City of San Luis Obispo lost the latest round in a legal battle over the proposed construction of a low-cost housing development on a property donated for park and recreational services. More than 30 years after... (Continue reading)

Unlicensed illegal immigrant charged in crash killing Paso Robles man

Written on 7 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 38 comments

By KAREN VELIE The 25-year-old driver who crashed into and killed a Paso Robles man last week is an illegal immigrant who previously lost his license, authorities said. On the morning of Dec. 4, a 63-year-old Paso Robles man was... (Continue reading)

Order to release more water from Lopez Lake vacated, SLO County wins appeal

Written on 4 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday vacated a court order to release more water from Lopez Lake to support steelhead trout migration because of the rulings possible impacts on the California red-legged frog and tidewater... (Continue reading)

SLO County murder suspect on the run, brother charged with accessory

Written on 3 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE The man suspected of murdering a man in Nipomo last month is on the run while his brother is being held without bail in the San Luis Obispo County Jail on an accessory to murder charge, according... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor Gibson hires wife as his legislative assistant

Written on 2 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 31 comments

By KAREN VELIE Supervisor Bruce Gibson recently brought his wife back to work for him in his office, several county officials said. Cherie Gibson is currently serving a part-time role as Gibson’s legislative assistant. Gibson announced earlier this year he... (Continue reading)

Judge threatens SLO attorney John Belsher with default judgement

Written on 1 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A judge with the California State Bar ordered San Luis Obispo-based attorney John Belsher to file his response to disciplinary charges no later then Friday or face a default judgement. On Oct. 24, the California State Bar... (Continue reading)

San Luis Harbor District delays vote on step towards industrialization

Written on 27 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE Plans to transform Port San Luis Harbor District in rural Avila Beach into an industrial port hit a snag earlier this month when the commissioners delayed plans to vote on a $3 million grant after nearly 100... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County facing multimillion dollar budget shortfall

Written on 24 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 40 comments

By KAREN VELIE With a looming multimillion dollar budget shortfall, San Luis Obispo County is working on a plan to reduce costs and balance the budget. SLO County revealed last week it is facing a $4 million to $11 million... (Continue reading)

SLO County moves forward with housing development near Pismo Beach

Written on 23 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County is moving forward with a proposed 100-unit residential development that will help satisfy the state’s housing mandate. The SLO County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday to start the approval process for... (Continue reading)

ICE issues detainer for inmate accused of drug, sex crimes in San Luis Obispo

Written on 22 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments
ICE arrests Illegal Aliens

By KAREN VELIE U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) this week issued an immigration detainer against a man in the country illegally who allegedly dealt drugs and attempted to sexually assault a minor on the grounds of a church in... (Continue reading)