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Did Arroyo Grande Councilman Paulding vote to give himself a raise?

Written on 6 May, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE Jimmy Paulding, an Arroyo Grande councilman, is trying to unseat incumbent San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Lynn Compton with a campaign heavy on feigned outrage. With the election fast approaching, Paulding accused Compton and developer Nick Tompkins... (Continue reading)

Judge selected in Kristin Smart murder trial, to be held in Salinas

Written on 4 May, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The trial of accused murderer Paul Flores and his alleged accomplice Ruben Flores will be conducted in a Salinas courtroom with Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer O’Keefe presiding. The trial is scheduled to start on May... (Continue reading)

Three supervisor seats will determine control of the SLO County Board

Written on 3 May, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE The stakes are high for San Luis Obispo County’s 2022 primary election. Conservatives are battling to maintain Republican control of the Board of Supervisors, while progressive Democrats are backing their preferred candidates in what is likely to... (Continue reading)

Jenkins leads in race for SLO County Clerk-Recorder campaign contributions

Written on 1 May, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE With the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder seat up for grabs, the three candidates running are raking in cash, collecting endorsements and fervently campaigning. Campaign finance reports for the first reporting period of 2022 show Stew Jenkins... (Continue reading)

SLO Mayor Stewart announces candidacy, Harmon shows interest

Written on 28 Apr, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 24 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo Mayor Erica Stewart announced her candidacy for mayor on April 25, the same day former SLO mayor Hiedi Harmon hinted on Instagram that she was considering also running for the mayor seat. Elected in... (Continue reading)

San Simeon reaches settlement with deprived property owner

Written on 27 Apr, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Simeon Community Services District has agreed to settle lawsuits in both state and federal court regarding the district’s refusal to provide a water hookup to a retired property owner, which deprived him of the right... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande delays plan to dump Brisco Road project

Written on 27 Apr, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Arroyo Grande City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to make one more attempt to get funding for the now $32.1 million Brisco Road interchange project, with Mayor Caren Ray Russom dissenting. Unable to afford the escalating... (Continue reading)

Special favors benefit SLO County supervisor, anger his neighbors

Written on 24 Apr, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 42 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County has a reputation for rigorously enforcing building and land use regulations. But, when it came to Supervisor Bruce Gibson, county staff skirted both planning regulations and state law to allow him to build... (Continue reading)

Court documents reveal details about Pismo Beach attempted murder suspect

Written on 20 Apr, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE With charges pending from another arrest, an allegedly intoxicated man was driving his van on Pomeroy Avenue on April 15 when a Pismo Beach policeman attempted to pull him over for a code violation. When officer Chris... (Continue reading)

Dayspring wants variance to cut 13-year max sentence, hearing delayed

Written on 20 Apr, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County’s marijuana mogul Helios Dayspring, who faces a 13-year maximum prison term after pleading guilty in 2021 to bribing a public official and tax fraud, is seeking a variance that could lower the amount... (Continue reading)