Uncovered SLO


Former San Luis Obispo police chief tied to Derek Johnson’s new job

By KAREN VELIE A former San Luis Obispo police chief, who resigned her position following multiple mishaps, is tied to City Manager Derek Johnson’s recent resignation. The head hunting company that selected Johnson to run for the chief executive officer... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. on Feb. 27 at the county building. In an attempt to slow losses affiliated with the cannabis industry, under Item 1 on the agenda... (Continue reading)

Lawsuit accuses Cambria staffer of sexual harassment, retaliation

By KAREN VELIE Cambria’s former fire chief filed a lawsuit against the community services district alleging he was fired after reporting sexual harassment. The lawsuit alleges the employee involved in the misconduct was engaged in an inappropriate relationship with the... (Continue reading)

State grants more than $10 million to conserve ranch in Santa Margarita

By KAREN VELIE A local conservation group is set to protect approximately 27,500 acres of grassland, blue oak savannah, shrubland and riparian corridors in rural Santa Margarita, according to California Department of Fish and Game. Earlier this month, the Wildlife... (Continue reading)

Driver who struck and killed SLO couple pleads guilty to manslaughter

By KAREN VELIE The man who allegedly struck and killed a San Luis Obispo couple while speeding on Sacramento Drive last fall pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter charges on Tuesday. Daniel Saligan Patricio, 24, faces a minimum sentence of probation... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission will meet at 9 a.m. on Feb. 22 at the county building. A holiday favorite, the Cambria Christmas Market is seeking a new temporary event program permit. In the past, the... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles to pay back some faulty parking tickets, but not all

By KAREN VELIE After agreeing their downtown paid parking program was not legally set up, the Paso Robles City Council plans to refund parking tickets given in the past 12 months. In addition, city staff is recommending the city council... (Continue reading)

Deputies found not to blame in Santa Barbara County inmate’s death

By KAREN VELIE Even though an autopsy found physical restraints contributed to an inmate’s death at the northern branch of the Santa Barbara County Jail, the deputies actions were “reasonable and lawful,” according to a Feb. 13 report by the... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay restaurateur facing child pornography, weapons charges

By KAREN VELIE The owner of Giovanni’s Fish Market in Morro Bay is currently battling six felony charges, including possession of child pornography and possession of assault weapons. If convicted on all charges, Giovanni DeGarimore faces up to 18 years... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles school board votes to move dual immersion across town

By KAREN VELIE Despite pleas from impassioned parents, the Paso Robles school board voted 5-2 on Tuesday to move the dual immersion program to the east side of town as part of a major reconfiguration of the district, with trustees... (Continue reading)