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Necessity and innovation in wartime Ukraine

Written on 4 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN More than four years into Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine, battlefield pressures are driving rapid technological change and transforming Ukraine into a military power, from which countries including the United States can learn crucial lessons. While Ukraine... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County primary election night coverage 2026

Written on 2 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE An unusually contentious election cycle for San Luis Obispo County is drawing to a close. Who will have a reason to celebrate tonight and who will be drinking away their sorrows? CalCoastNews will have live updates on... (Continue reading)

Did San Luis Obispo County supervisor candidate violate election law?

Written on 1 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE Supporters of San Luis Obispo County District 2 candidates Jim Dantona and Michael Woody are battling on social media over the use of chief of staff as Dantona’s occupation. Dantona is accused of manipulating the voters by... (Continue reading)

SLO County official accused of misusing public resources and partisanship

Written on 31 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE Correction: The clerk-recorder’s candidate statement is properly listed after the supervisor candidates. A competitor in the race for San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder has accused incumbent Elaina Cano of using government resources for political gain and for... (Continue reading)

Voter turnout remains low in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The number of ballots currently returned in San Luis Obispo County, 21%, suggests a low voter turnout for Tuesday’s election, according to California’s ballot return statistics report from Friday. In 2022, the final countywide turnout was 48%.... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles marijuana seller busted for illegal deliveries

Written on 26 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles couple who helped former city manager Ty Lewis and the Tribune promote claims of a conspiracy were recently busted for illegally delivering marijuana. After receiving multiple tips that Ernest and Grace Hall with Dubs... (Continue reading)

Cambria hotel worker harasses Israeli couple, rakes in donations

Written on 25 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 84 comments

By KAREN VELIE An Israeli couple tried to check into Oceanpoint Ranch in Cambria last week, but were confronted by a hotel staffer who repeatedly said “Free Palestine” and questioned whether one of the guests was a baby killer. The... (Continue reading)

Complaint alleges Paulding illicitly used SLO County resources for his campaign

Written on 22 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE Multiple complaints to county officials accuse San Luis Obispo County District 4 Supervisor Jimmy Paulding of illicitly using public resources for his reelection campaign. California law prohibits public officials from using or permitting others to use public... (Continue reading)

Prosecutors charge two suspects in Templeton Feed and Grain arson fire

Written on 21 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against  two people on Wednesday regarding the July 4, 2025 arson fire that destroyed the historical Templeton Feed and Grain, District Attorney Dan Dow announced on Thursday.... (Continue reading)

Gibson and Dow battle over SLO County District Attorney Office funding

Written on 20 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson and District Attorney Dan Dow clashed on Tuesday over funding for the prosecutors’ office, a partisan dispute that could result in a lawsuit. Amid the past several years of budget... (Continue reading)