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San Luis Obispo County’s financial woes continue

Written on 19 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 21 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County revealed last week that its more than $13 million projected budget surplus could become a nearly $1 million deficit in the upcoming fiscal year, and more than $10 million in the years to... (Continue reading)

Cattlemen’s group pulls Dantona endorsement over anti-law enforcement video

Written on 17 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 22 comments

By KAREN VELIE A local cattlemen’s coalition withdrew its endorsement of Jim Dantona for San Luis Obispo County District 2 supervisor after he posted a video on social media that disparages local law enforcement. The San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s... (Continue reading)

Trump orders oil production to restart off Santa Barbara County

Written on 15 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 29 comments

By KAREN VELIE President Donald Trump on Friday directed Sable Offshore to resume oil production off the coast of Santa Barbara under the Defense Production Act. Sable Offshore has been unable to produce oil because of ongoing disagreements over permitting... (Continue reading)

Arrests, violations and medical issues amid St. Fratty’s Day in SLO, photos

Written on 14 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN and KAREN VELIE More than 11,000 people attended a concert at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the early hours of Saturday morning, yet there were few issues in the neighborhoods next to the campus amid the... (Continue reading)

State investigating apparent voter petition fraud tied to SLO County

Written on 14 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Secretary of State is investigating apparent voter petition fraud after a video showing a signature gatherer directing a homeless individual to sign the name of a woman from Avila Beach for a $5 payment last... (Continue reading)

Lawsuit questions legality of San Luis Obispo’s inclusionary housing fee

Written on 10 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE As part of its attempt to promote affordable housing, the city of San Luis Obispo requires an inclusionary fee to develop in the city. A civil rights lawsuit was filed last week against the city that argues... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo identifies man killed by officer, releases video

Written on 7 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo city officials identified the man shot and killed by an officer on Feb. 28 as 69-year-old Willie Felton Foster Jr. Shortly after 4:40 p.m., several 9-1-1 callers reported a male in the 900 block... (Continue reading)

Former SLO County Probation officer guilty of embezzlement

Written on 6 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A former San Luis Obispo County probation officer pleaded guilty to nine counts of felony grand theft by embezzlement after her request for mental health diversion was denied. Following 32-year-old Fallyn Sierra Rollins’ guilty plea, the court... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties’ declining populations

Written on 4 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE In line with the state of California, the number of people living in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has declined since the 2020 census. But did the populations increase or decrease from 2024 to 2025?... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo officer shoots, kills suspect

Written on 28 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo police officer shot and killed a suspect late Saturday afternoon. Shortly before 5 p.m., several 9-1-1 callers reported a male in the 900 block of El Capitan Way who was shouting aggressively and... (Continue reading)