Uncovered SLO


Elderly man missing from Paso Robles, neighbors suspect foul play

By KAREN VELIE Amid a neighborhood feud, an 86-year-old Paso Robles man is missing with his neighbors suspecting foul play. David Peterson was last seen more than a week ago, according to police. For more than a decade, Peterson has... (Continue reading)

Convicted of murder, Paul Flores seeks to reduce his sentence

By KAREN VELIE Editor’s Note: This the fourth in a four-part series on three civil lawsuits and an appeal related to the investigation, trial and incarceration of Paul Flores. Read part one, “Will Paul Flores return to San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

Fear and anger over immigration in San Luis Obispo County

By KAREN VELIE Dozens of community members voiced their concerns that federal agents are kidnapping undocumented immigrants off the streets during an emotional San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday Yearly, the county applies for grants from... (Continue reading)

Private investigator files lawsuit against Paul Flores’ parents, failure to pay

By KAREN VELIE Editors Note: This the third in a four-part series on three civil lawsuits and an appeal related to the investigation, trial and incarceration of Paul Flores. Read part one, “Will Paul Flores return to San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach man buys permission to build a seawall

By KAREN VELIE After battling for more than two decades to protect his home on the bluffs of Pismo Beach, Gary Grossman agreed to pay $548,170 for permission from the California Coastal Commission to repair his seawall. At a Pismo... (Continue reading)

Lacking management staff, San Simeon asks the county for help

By KAREN VELIE Grappling with a shortage of leadership, San Simeon Community Services District is seeking help from San Luis Obispo County under a mutual aid agreement. Less then two weeks ago, both the interim general manager and a director... (Continue reading)

Latest in Paso Robles Groundwater Basin war: New tax rejected

By KAREN VELIE As part of a more than decade-long war over control of the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin, the newly formed joint powers authority’s plan to tax landowners over the basin failed on Friday. During Friday’s meeting that included... (Continue reading)

The battle continues between Kristin Smart’s family and Cal Poly

By KAREN VELIE Editors Note: This the second in a four-part series on three civil lawsuits and an appeal related to the investigation, trial and incarceration of Paul Flores. Read part one, “Will Paul Flores return to San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

Will Paul Flores return to San Luis Obispo County to testify at trial?

By KAREN VELIE Editors Note: This is first in a four-part series on three civil lawsuits and an appeal related to the investigation, trial and incarceration of Paul Flores. Even though Paul Flores was convicted in 2022 of murdering former... (Continue reading)

Michael Woody announces candidacy for SLO County Board of Supervisors

By KAREN VELIE Michael Erin Woody announced Wednesday his candidacy for the San Luis Obispo County supervisor seat currently held by Bruce Gibson. Gibson is not running for reelection. Woody, a licensed civil engineer and Salinan Indian tribal council member,... (Continue reading)