Uncovered SLO


Suspect killed in officer involved shooting in Paso Robles

By KAREN VELIE An officer involved fatal shooting in Paso Robles has led to the closure of southbound Highway 101 at Spring Street. Shortly after 8 a.m., officers discovered a Ram truck at Hampton Inn Suites parking lot. The truck... (Continue reading)

Election fraud suspect’s witness issues, case winding down

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County woman facing eight felony election fraud charges failed to properly serve multiple witnesses, resulting in the judge denying her the ability to question several people, including SLO County Democratic Party Chair Tom... (Continue reading)

Lawsuits, assault claim mar Pismo Beach mayor race

By KAREN VELIE After more than a decade, Pismo Beach Mayor Ed Waage is calling it quits. Three candidates are currently vying for the top spot on the city council, one of whom is involved with a lawsuit against the... (Continue reading)

McClatchy guts SLO Tribune newsroom, part of nationwide layoffs

By KAREN VELIE McClatchy gutted newsrooms throughout the United States on Thursday, including laying off five journalists who were working for the San Luis Obispo Tribune. The layoffs include three reporters, one photographer and opinion editor Stephanie Finucane, according to... (Continue reading)

Judge dismisses alleged fraudster’s lawsuit against SLO County clerk

By KAREN VELIE A federal judge dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by the San Luis Obispo County woman facing felony election fraud charges because the complaint did not contain specific allegations and did not identify which civil rights were... (Continue reading)

Judge orders Ventana Grill in Pismo Beach closed amid safety concerns

By KAREN VELIE With concerns that Ventana Grill in Pismo Beach could fall into the ocean, on Aug. 27 a judge ordered the restaurant to shut down. The closure of the popular event center has left many brides and event... (Continue reading)

Man charged with murder for DUI crash that killed unborn baby

By KAREN VELIE A 46-year-old man faces two murder charges for a wrong-way crash on Highway 101 that killed a Grover Beach man, seriously injured a pregnant woman from Atascadero and caused the death of her unborn child. David Worthington... (Continue reading)

Activists win appeal over attorney fees in battle with Grover Beach

By KAREN VELIE An appeals court ruled Wednesday that a group of activists are eligible to receive more than $125,000 for their legal fees in a battle with the city of Grover Beach. “After paying our legal costs, I bet... (Continue reading)

Note from a doctor, arguments, lies at election fraud trial

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County woman facing nine counts of election fraud showed up at the second day of her trial with a doctor’s note explaining her absence on Monday, asked for a public defender and repeatedly... (Continue reading)

Warrant issued for SLO County woman accused of election fraud

By KAREN VELIE A judge on Monday issued an arrest warrant for the San Luis Obispo County woman facing nine counts of election fraud after she failed to attend the first day of trial. SLO County Superior Court Judge Timothy... (Continue reading)