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Tribune reporting embarrasses Atascadero police chief

Written on 2 Apr, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE An 11-year-old Atascadero boy lost his life in a tragic hit-and-run accident last month that led to a misinformation campaign by the daily newspaper with many questions left unanswered. Who is the man accused of manslaughter in... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach loses another property rights battle

Written on 31 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach has lost its latest battle in a decades-long war over control of a residential property that sits between Highway 101 and Shell Beach Road. A San Luis Obispo Superior Court judge on March 21 rejected... (Continue reading)

SLO County’s unfunded pension liability soaring, now over $1 billion

Written on 26 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 26 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County’s unfunded pension liability is now over $1 billion primarily because of huge pay raises and large cost of living increases for retirees. Other factors include more retirees than current employees (dependency ratio), and... (Continue reading)

Templeton man fired shots at deputies, video released

Written on 25 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s office on Tuesday released video footage of a gunfight between deputies and a 37-year-old man near Templeton High School on Jan. 29. A deputy shot Thomas Farrell of Templeton two times.... (Continue reading)

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)