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SLO County’s homicide rate plummets, Santa Barbara County’s rate soars

Written on 29 Aug, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County had 71% fewer murders in 2021 than in 2020. With only two murders in 2021, down from seven in 2020, SLO County has one of the lowest homicide rates in California. Things did... (Continue reading)

Lawsuit accuses Paso Robles winery managers of sexual harassment

Written on 27 Aug, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE A federal agency filed a lawsuit against Justin Vineyards & Winery in Paso Robles and the Wonderful Company in Los Angeles over allegations of sexual harassment, unwanted sexual touching and retaliation, according to a lawsuit filed by... (Continue reading)

Paul Flores’ alleged long history of sexually assaulting women

Written on 25 Aug, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE For decades, women have accused Paul Flores of sexual assaults, though Wednesday was the first time an alleged victim testified about a rape in court. Flores is charged with murdering Kristin Smart during an attempted rape in... (Continue reading)

SLO County produce companies to pay $1.7 million to settle lawsuit

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

By KAREN VELIE Two major agricultural companies on the Central Coast have agreed to pay $1.7 million to settle a class action lawsuit over employee issues, according to an Aug. 12 tentative ruling by San Luis Obispo County Superior Court ... (Continue reading)

Candidates vying for local offices in SLO County

Written on 20 Aug, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Who are the candidates running for public office in San Luis Obispo County, and which races are likely to make a change in local governmental policies? Atascadero The Atascadero City Council is likely to remain primarily unchanged,... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach and Morro Bay allotted $23 million in federal infrastructure funds

Written on 19 Aug, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The federal goverment announced Thursday the allocation of more than $23 million in infrastructure funding for recycled water projects in Pismo Beach and Morro Bay, according to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure... (Continue reading)

Are SLO County health officials overstepping their authority?

Written on 17 Aug, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE After years of COVID restrictions, San Luis County residents are returning to fairs, concerts and indoor dining. Yet many local seniors are still isolated for months at a time. People no longer need to wear masks on... (Continue reading)

Lawsuit blames SLO officers in death of suspect and officer Luca Benedetti

Written on 15 Aug, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE The family of the man who was shot and killed during a gun battle with San Luis Obispo police officers, a battle that took the life of officer Luca Benedetti and injured another officer, has filed a... (Continue reading)

4 candidates vying for Pismo Beach Council, Councilwoman Blake out

Written on 13 Aug, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A city councilwoman, a real estate broker, a retired border patrol agent and an attorney are each vying for one of two seats on the Pismo Beach City Council. With her second term in office coming to... (Continue reading)

Police admit error, dismiss citation against SLO County Observer

Written on 12 Aug, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following allegations of retaliation, the San Luis Obispo Police Department dropped a traffic citation given to a man who had previously video taped an officer hitting a suspect in the head. The tape led to a use-of-force... (Continue reading)