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Pretendian and federally recognized tribe battle over Oceano Dunes

Written on 21 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE Who should have more influence on the future of the Oceano Dunes, a pretendian or a federal recognized indigenous tribe? The Northern Chumash, an unrecognized tribe founded by a pretendian, support closing the dunes to off-road recreational... (Continue reading)

Election update: New leaders in four San Luis Obispo County races

Written on 21 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

Update: The San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder counted an additional 18,800 ballots on Saturday, a count that resulted in no changes in the winners of any local races. By KAREN VELIE The leaders in four races in San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles City Manager back after $2.25 million claim denied

Written on 19 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following two separate attempts over four months to get a financial settlement from the city, Paso Robles City Manager Ty Lewis plans to return to work on Wednesday. During the first months of 2024, Lewis battled with... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 19 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By CalCoastNews staff Will San Luis Obispo City Council vote to revamp its elections? On the same evening, how will the Paso Robles City Council respond to a slew of allegations made by former City Manager Ty Lewis against Councilman... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County counts more ballots, few changes

Written on 15 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The leaders in all but one race in San Luis Obispo County remain unchanged after the clerk recorder counted an additional 4,800 ballots on Thursday. Even so, with more than 32% of received ballots uncounted, there are... (Continue reading)

Will Trump’s win end Morro Bay offshore wind energy projects?

Written on 14 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 23 comments

By KAREN VELIE President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end offshore wind energy projects his first day in office, a promise opponents of the proposed Morro Bay offshore wind farms hope he fulfills. Trump ran on lowering housing and energy... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County developer sentenced to five years in prison

Written on 12 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

Editor’s note: CalCoastNews is referring to developer Ryan Petetit, who changed his name to Ryan Wright during the case, as Ryan Petetit-Wright. By KAREN VELIE U.S. District Judge Percy Anderson on Tuesday sentenced San Luis Obispo County developer Ryan Petetit-Wright... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 12 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

By CalCoastNews staff The Arroyo Grande City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Nov. 12 in the council chambers. During the past three years, trash bills in Arroyo Grande have increased by more than 34%. The Arroyo Grande City... (Continue reading)

Which San Luis Obispo County ballot measures are likely to pass?

Written on 10 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County voters were asked on Nov. 5 to raise sales tax, stop electing a treasurer, stop industrialization, and repeal increases in water bills. With about two-thirds of votes counted what local measures are succeeding?... (Continue reading)

Which candidates are leading in San Luis Obispo County races?

Written on 8 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The battle between incumbent Sharon Roden and challenger Kris Beal for the Paso Robles City Council District 1 seat is close with Beal ahead by 13 votes with a third of the ballots not yet counted. The... (Continue reading)