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Top San Luis Obispo County stories in 2022: power moves left and Diablo

Written on 31 Dec, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

By CalCoastNews staff To say 2022 was an eventful year in San Luis Obispo County would be an understatement. The top 10 stories of 2022 include the SLO County Board of Supervisors moving left, Diablo Canyon remaining open, and San... (Continue reading)

SLO County District 2 supervisor race recount canceled

Written on 29 Dec, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 29 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Paso Robles woman who requested a recount and inspection of ballots received in the District 2 San Luis Obispo County supervisorial race terminated the recount Thursday morning noting issues with transparency, according to Darcia Stebbens. Supervisor... (Continue reading)

Top San Luis Obispo County stories in 2022: murder trial and corruption

Written on 28 Dec, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By CalCoastNews staff To say 2022 was an eventful year in San Luis Obispo County would be an understatement. The top three stories of 2022 focus on Paul Flores’ murder conviction, Helios Dayspring and corruption. 1. Paul Flores found guilty... (Continue reading)

Woman pleads to battery during child exchange in Atascadero, video

Written on 27 Dec, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A woman who assaulted her stepson’s mother during a child exchange in Atascadero was sentenced last week to 20 days as part of a plea agreement. Kate Slater pleaded no contest to a charge of battery with... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach councilman wins setback battle against political opponent

Written on 23 Dec, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Coastal Commission again voted to allow the construction of a single family residence affiliated with Pismo Beach Councilman Scott Newton, following an eight-month battle with his political rival, former Councilman Erik Howell. In the 2020... (Continue reading)

Will there be litigation over issues with SLO County’s ballot recount?

Written on 21 Dec, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Paso Robles woman who requested a recount and inspection of ballots received in the District 2 San Luis Obispo County supervisorial race is considering litigation because of possible overcharging and alleged obstructive steps Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano... (Continue reading)

SLO County cracking down on the hospitality industry

Written on 19 Dec, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is looking to restrict the ability for residents to allow overnight RV stays at their properties through Harvest Host and for event venues to host weddings and other functions.... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande couple used COVID relief money to buy a condo in Hawaii

Written on 16 Dec, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 34 comments

By KAREN VELIE An Arroyo Grande couple allegedly scammed the federal government out of more than a million dollars they used to purchase two SUVs and for a down payment on a condo in Hawaii. The couple, Christopher and Erin... (Continue reading)

Former SLO County deputy charged with abusing inmate

Written on 14 Dec, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE A federal grand jury indicted a former San Luis Obispo County sheriff’s deputy on federal criminal charges on Tuesday alleging he abused a female inmate and then obstructing a probe into his actions by lying about the... (Continue reading)

SLO County District 2 recount requested, clerk’s office under fire

Written on 13 Dec, 2022 in Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN and KAREN VELIE A recount of ballots in the District 2 San Luis Obispo County supervisorial race in which incumbent Supervisor Bruce Gibson defeated challenger Bruce Jones by just 13 votes was officially requested on Monday afternoon.... (Continue reading)