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Man threatens to kill SLO County District Attorney, headed to trial

Written on 3 Sep, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE Fueled by revenge, David Platek threatened to kill San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow and his family and then explode a bomb at Templeton High School with a goal of killing 400 children. A friend... (Continue reading)

Fire at estranged husband’s Paso Robles home, wife arrested

Written on 2 Sep, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid ongoing divorce proceedings, a 56-year-old woman allegedly set fire to her estranged husband’s Paso Robles home, with him inside. Officers arrested Dana  Valentine-Brink on Monday for two counts of attempted murder and 14 other charges. Ryan... (Continue reading)

SLO County Diversity Coalition accused of fueling antisemitism

Written on 31 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 39 comments

By KAREN VELIE Alleged calls for the massacre of Jews and for excluding Jewish organizations at an Aug. 8 event in San Luis Obispo have led to demands that the groups involved denounce the antisemitic statements. “We’re honored to co-sponsor... (Continue reading)

SLO County attorney finds misappropriation, $427 million grant rescinded

Written on 29 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 23 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County attorney Saro Rizzo and React Alliance President Mandy Davis asked the federal government in June to terminate and seek the return of unspent grant monies related to offshore wind energy in California because... (Continue reading)

Paddleboarder attacks surfer in Morro Bay, charged with attempted murder

Written on 26 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 35 comments

By KAREN VELIE During an altercation over a wave, a male paddleboarder allegedly attacked a female surfer in the waters off Morro Bay on Saturday, according to State Parks. While the surfer is recovering from the assault, the man is... (Continue reading)

Has Santa Barbara County’s cannabis dreams gone up in smoke?

Written on 24 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following legalization, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors embraced the cannabis industry, which was projected to all but eliminate the illicit marijuana trade while generating significant tax revenue. But that’s not what happened. “The cannabis program... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach was not paying property taxes, activist finds

Written on 20 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE It appears Pismo Beach is going to be responsible for another cost associated with the controversial recycled water project Central Coast Blue – property tax bills. Activist Julie Tacker, a vocal critic of the costs associated with... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles winery owner’s cross complaint, sexual harassment claim dismissed

Written on 19 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two former employees of Halter Ranch Winery in Paso Robles filed lawsuits that accuse the owner of sexual harassment, misconduct and unjust firings. Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss hit back with a cross complaint telling his side of... (Continue reading)

CalCoastNews was not hacked, likes were manipulated

Written on 18 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE CalCoastNews has not been hacked, though bad actors have manipulated the thumbs-up and thumbs-down functions in attempts to show support for some comments and to disparage other viewpoints. In response to articles that mention former Paso Robles... (Continue reading)

Cannabis sellers attempt to silence critic, judge says unconstitutional

Written on 16 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE While the Paso Robles City Council considers making major revisions to its cannabis ordinance, owners of a marijuana delivery service attempted to silence a critic of their business though a restraining order. However, a judge found the... (Continue reading)