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Coastal Commission overstepped authority on Oceano Dunes, court rules

Written on 24 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Coastal Commission overstepped its authority when it attempted to ban off-road vehicle usage at the Oceano Dunes, according to a Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on Monday. The Coastal Commission also violated the law... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 24 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

By CalCoastNews Staff Will the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, which gave $200,000 to the Cal Poly Corporation at its last meeting, vote to give the corporation another $350,000 for renovations of a facility supporting business development while... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County facing $15.3 million budget shortfall

Written on 23 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE With a looming budget shortfall of more than $15 million, San Luis Obispo County is working on a plan to reduce costs and balance the budget. SLO County revealed last week it is facing a $15.3 million... (Continue reading)

Atascadero school board rejects controversial superintendent applicant

Written on 19 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Locals appear to either love or hate E.J. Rossi, a controversial applicant for Atascadero Unified School District’s superintendent position. After reviewing feedback from his supporters and critics, the board on Tuesday decided not to hire Rossi for... (Continue reading)

State denies appeal, new homes coming to Los Osos

Written on 17 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Coastal Commission last week gave the green light for an additional 10 residential units at a mobile home park in Los Osos,  which are now slated to be some of the first new residential units... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo officers work to squelch rowdy parties, photos

Written on 15 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Blocked streets, a concert at Cal Poly and a large police presence led many students to head to the bars in downtown San Luis Obispo on the eve of St. Fratty’s Day. An estimated 6,500 people gathered... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo developer seeking financial offset for fraud

Written on 13 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 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 After agreeing to pay restitution to a group of his victims, San Luis Obispo developer... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 11 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

By CalCoastNews staff Will the Morro Bay City Council approve changes to its Short Term Rental Ordinance which could lead to additional permits available for those on the wait list? How is Atascadero managing its Measure D-20 funding? These are... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara judge approves class action suit for cannabis odors

Written on 10 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE Fed up with cannabis odors in and around their homes, a group of Santa Barbara County residents sued a marijuana cultivation business in 2023. Last week, the court certified the class action suit against Valley Crest Farms... (Continue reading)

Attorneys were the judges: Ratings for SLO County judges

Written on 9 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Bar Association recently released a survey in which participants ranked local judges on their professionalism, efficiency and knowledge of the law. Even though 77 attorneys participated in the poll, very few voted... (Continue reading)