Uncovered SLO


Central Coast fishermen challenge state over wind energy plans

By KAREN VELIE Fishermen from Morro Bay and Port San Luis recently filed a legal challenge against the state’s wind energy plans, arguing the process violates their constitutional right to fish. In 2022, the federal government auctioned off three offshore... (Continue reading)

Elderly woman killed in murder-for-hire in Montecito, suspects arrested

By KAREN VEIE Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown announced on Thursday the arrests of four people suspected of participating in a murder-for-hire scheme that led to the death of a 96-year-old Montecito woman. On May 22, 2022, a caretaker... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly professor charged with battering an officer, drunk driving

By KAREN VELIE Officers arrested a Cal Poly San Luis Obispo professor twice in less than a month, once for allegedly battering an officer and several weeks later for drunk driving. During a pro-Palestinian protest at Cal Poly on Jan.... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

By CalCoastNews staff The Paso Robles City Council will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on March 5 in the council chambers. The City Council plans to have its second reading of a revised parking ordinance in line with requirements... (Continue reading)

Group plans to battle Paso Robles paid parking by referendum

By KAREN VELIE A citizens group wants the public to decide whether or not Paso Robles can charge for parking in the downtown area. Last month, the Paso Robles City Council voted 3-2 to pass an ordinance allowing a paid... (Continue reading)

SLO County alleged embezzler’s diversion program terminated

By KAREN VELIE More than eight months after he was arrested for resisting an officer, the former San Luis Obispo County employee currently battling 12 felony embezzlement charges is also facing a misdemeanor resisting charge. On June, 24, 2023, sheriff... (Continue reading)

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)