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ICE asks Newson to hand over murders, sex offenders, drug dealers

Written on 9 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE With over 33,000 undocumented immigrants including murderers, sex offenders, and drug dealers in California jails, ICE is calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom not to release them back into California communities, according to a Feb. 6 request from... (Continue reading)

SLO County home invaders were seeking $66 million in cryptocurrency

Written on 7 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE The two San Luis Obispo County teenagers who allegedly committed a violent home invasion last Saturday were part of a plot to steal $66 million in cryptocurrency from a couple in Scottsdale, Arizona. Posing as delivery service... (Continue reading)

Adam Verdin leads in race for SLO County supervisor campaign contributions

Written on 5 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE With two San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisor seats up for grabs, the four candidates running are raking in cash, collecting endorsements and fervently campaigning. Campaign finance reports show Adam Verdin outpacing the other three candidates.... (Continue reading)

Is Laguna Lake Golf Course in SLO on the chopping block?

Written on 3 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo City Council is holding a study session on Tuesday to look into a councilwoman’s proposal to repurpose the Laguna Lake Golf Course to low-cost housing as a cost saving measure. During a a... (Continue reading)

Did SLO County warn district attorney staffers to avoid anti-ICE protests?

Written on 1 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE In a news article and an editorial, Tribune writers accuse the San Luis Obispo District Attorney Office of fearmongering and of “warning its employees to steer clear of Tuesday’s anti-ICE protest.” “The memo, signed by the head... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisors plan to donate money to anti-ICE groups

Written on 28 Jan, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 66 comments

By KAREN VELIE After listening to more than five hours of public comment, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors agreed on Tuesday to have staff look into prohibiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from entering the jail lobby... (Continue reading)

SLO County Sheriff Parkinson to explain his office’s interactions with ICE

Written on 26 Jan, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 24 comments

By KAREN VELIE While Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has increased operations in San Luis Obispo County, a small group of people have accused local law enforcement of violating state laws in order to assist ICE agents. On Tuesday, the... (Continue reading)

Templeton advisory group chair facing 24 criminal charges

Written on 25 Jan, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The current chair of the Templeton Area Advisory Group is facing 24 criminal charges related to violating multiple restraining orders, vandalism and petty theft. David Leader is scheduled for trial on March 2. Several years ago, Leader... (Continue reading)

Man who threatened SLO County official seeks insanity defense

Written on 18 Jan, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The man accused of planning to kill San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow and then explode a bomb at Templeton High School claims he was not responsible for his alleged crimes because of mental defect... (Continue reading)

Catholic priest now charged with aggravated sexual assault

Written on 16 Jan, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Catholic priest is facing additional charges this week regarding allegations he sexually abused four children in San Luis Obispo County. Father Theodore Gabrielli, 61, is now facing 38 criminal counts including aggravated sexual assault. All of... (Continue reading)