Uncovered SLO


Kelly Gearhart accused of assault

No arrests were made or charges filed in connection with a July disturbance with injuries at the Ohio home of former Atascadero man-of-the-year Kelly Gearhart Terry Locklear, 55, said he is still recovering from the altercation where he contends Gearhart... (Continue reading)

NPP educator launch conference, event photos

This educational program provided over 100 participants from around the nation with a personal tour of the NASA Mission Director Center, close-up viewing of the powerful Delta-II launch vehicle on the launch pad before and during launch as well as... (Continue reading)

Singles mixer at the cliffs resort, event photos

The first Thursday of every month, find love on the rocks at Punch Drunk Love. The Cliff’s Resort in Pismo Beach is providing those without the time or the patience for the online dating scene an opportunity to meet new... (Continue reading)

103-year-old tombstone falls on Paso Robles girl

Attorneys for the Paso Robles Cemetery District are battling over who is responsible for maintaining tombstones after an aged-grave marker fell on a four-year-old Paso Robles girl breaking her ankle. Last year, Heather Wolcott was visiting the Paso Robles Cemetery with... (Continue reading)

County orders Occupy SLO to leave courthouse grounds

County officials ordered Occupy SLO protesters to stop spending the night at the San Luis Obispo County Courthouse property, where they've been encamped for the past two weeks. Officials posted letters signed by SLO County Administrator Jim Grant at the encampment... (Continue reading)

Were police slow to respond to 911 call?

A mountain biker on a path frequented by families and hikers had to wait about a half hour for law enforcement to show up to a 911 call of a dead, battered body he discovered at the base of Cerro... (Continue reading)

Occupy SLO withdraws support for courthouse lawn occupation

Occupy San Luis Obispo has withdrawn support for the campground style occupation of the San Luis Obispo Superior Courthouse lawn on Monterey Street, and a former member of the organization has allegedly called the police to request a breakup of... (Continue reading)

Supervisor Gibson’s failures to disclose

By KAREN VELIE Bruce Gibson, a San Luis Obispo county supervisor who boasted on his campaign website that he advocates transparency, is under fire for failing to disclose some of his assets as required by law. State law requires that... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach Clam Festival, event photos

The 65th Annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival included a world-famous clam chowder cook-off, live music, entertainment, and vendors soaking in the sun by the beach. If you would like to buy a high resolution print of any of these photos,... (Continue reading)

Mission Community Bancorp and Santa Lucia Bank merger finalized

Mission Community Bancorp and Santa Lucia Bank completed a previously announced merger on Oct. 21 saving the troubled Atascadero based Santa Lucia Bank from further regulatory actions, according to the Bancorp. In May, the California Department of Financial Institutions gave Santa... (Continue reading)