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Lawsuit questions legality of San Luis Obispo’s inclusionary housing fee

Written on 10 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE As part of its attempt to promote affordable housing, the city of San Luis Obispo requires an inclusionary fee to develop in the city. A civil rights lawsuit was filed last week against the city that argues... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo identifies man killed by officer, releases video

Written on 7 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo city officials identified the man shot and killed by an officer on Feb. 28 as 69-year-old Willie Felton Foster Jr. Shortly after 4:40 p.m., several 9-1-1 callers reported a male in the 900 block... (Continue reading)

Former SLO County Probation officer guilty of embezzlement

Written on 6 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A former San Luis Obispo County probation officer pleaded guilty to nine counts of felony grand theft by embezzlement after her request for mental health diversion was denied. Following 32-year-old Fallyn Sierra Rollins’ guilty plea, the court... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties’ declining populations

Written on 4 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE In line with the state of California, the number of people living in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has declined since the 2020 census. But did the populations increase or decrease from 2024 to 2025?... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo officer shoots, kills suspect

Written on 28 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo police officer shot and killed a suspect late Saturday afternoon. Shortly before 5 p.m., several 9-1-1 callers reported a male in the 900 block of El Capitan Way who was shouting aggressively and... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles students walk out to protest ICE, face discipline

Written on 27 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 22 comments

By KAREN VELIE A group of approximately 100 Lewis Flamson Junior High School students, who walked out of school and through Paso Robles on Monday, are facing disciplinary actions, according to a district official. On Monday morning, school officials learned... (Continue reading)

Remembering former San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Kurt Kupper

Written on 26 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KEITH T. GURNEE Kurt Kupper, one of the first environmentalists elected to the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors back in 1972, passed away last week at the age of 83. While others have already written of his... (Continue reading)

SLO County woman accused of election fraud questions process

Written on 24 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE The preliminary hearing for a San Luis Obispo County woman charged with nine election fraud counts begins on Wednesday. Gaea Powell argues the charges against her are politically motivated and unfounded. Prosecutors charged former Arroyo Grande mayoral... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo landlords question proposed rental registry

Written on 23 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo landlords and city hall administrators continue to clash over a proposed rental registry and the eventual outcome. During Tuesday’s SLO City Council meeting, the city will hold a study session to discuss the costs... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor Jimmy Paulding’s false allegations blowup

Written on 19 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE In most cases of false allegations of campaign  contribution violations, it takes the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) a year or more to investigate, but not in the case of San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Jimmy... (Continue reading)