Uncovered SLO


PG&E tries to relax nuclear safety fears

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. has succumbed to public anxiety following the Japanese nuclear disaster by asking the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to hold off on renewing its licenses of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant until it completes more advanced... (Continue reading)

YMCA health conference at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

Last week, the YMCA held a press confrence at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center In San Luis Obispo to promote healthy habits for children and adults. As a community service organization, the San Luis Obispo County YMCA cares about your... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles lenders arrested for fraud and embezzlement

Real Property Lenders (RPL) of Paso Robles principals Rod Jarmin and Tammy Jordan were arrested this week for seven counts of fraud and embezzlement in connection with a scheme that allegedly swindled more than 700 investors out of $30 million. Jarmin,... (Continue reading)

Ironman eyes San Luis Obispo County

Ironman, one of the world’s most renowned and challenging triathlon events, could make its mark on the Central Coast, and pump its iron fist in the form of an economic impact that could amount to several million dollars. Real estate developer... (Continue reading)

Evy Cole Book signing and reading at SLO Down Pub

Evy Cole’s gone and done it. She’s published a whole book of poems called “From a Train Window.” On March 27, she signed books and read to a crowd at SLO Down Pub in Arroyo Grande. If you would like... (Continue reading)

NightWriters Chimera Group at Linnaea’s

San Luis Obispo NightWriters, a countywide writers organization, met at Linnaea’s Cafe where some of its best writers read their works. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like to buy a high resolution print of... (Continue reading)

Hate speech vandalism in Arroyo Grande

Vandals broke into Mesa Middle School in Arroyo Grande over the weekend and covered classroom whiteboards in anti-black and Jewish graffiti, according to the San Luis Obispo Sheriff's department. Statements such as white power, fuck niggers and Jews alongside swastikas were... (Continue reading)

Enrollment to be slashed at Cuesta College

Cuesta College could turn away more than 3,000 students next fall because of stalled Sacramento budget talks. “It is a disaster for the community,” said Cuesta College Marketing Director Stephan Gunsaulus who noted the cuts will affect current students, graduating high... (Continue reading)

A racist Stormfront hits Arroyo Grande

The Arroyo Grande woman whose house was the scene of a cross burning earlier this month, has retained an attorney and wants to know why police officers investigating the crime asked her about her sexual history from the last ten... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County adds 2,000 jobs in February

San Luis Obispo County added 2,000 new jobs in February which dropped the unemployment rate from 10.3 percent in January to 9.8 percent in February, according to a report released Friday by the California Employment Development Department. The numbers of... (Continue reading)