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This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 19 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission will meet at 9 a.m. on Feb. 22 at the county building. A holiday favorite, the Cambria Christmas Market is seeking a new temporary event program permit. In the past, the... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles to pay back some faulty parking tickets, but not all

Written on 18 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE After agreeing their downtown paid parking program was not legally set up, the Paso Robles City Council plans to refund parking tickets given in the past 12 months. In addition, city staff is recommending the city council... (Continue reading)

Deputies found not to blame in Santa Barbara County inmate’s death

Written on 17 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Even though an autopsy found physical restraints contributed to an inmate’s death at the northern branch of the Santa Barbara County Jail, the deputies actions were “reasonable and lawful,” according to a Feb. 13 report by the... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay restaurateur facing child pornography, weapons charges

Written on 14 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 31 comments

By KAREN VELIE The owner of Giovanni’s Fish Market in Morro Bay is currently battling six felony charges, including possession of child pornography and possession of assault weapons. If convicted on all charges, Giovanni DeGarimore faces up to 18 years... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles school board votes to move dual immersion across town

Written on 13 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Despite pleas from impassioned parents, the Paso Robles school board voted 5-2 on Tuesday to move the dual immersion program to the east side of town as part of a major reconfiguration of the district, with trustees... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 12 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By CalCoastNews staff The Arroyo Grande City Council will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Feb. 13 in the council chambers. As many local government are running in the red, elected officials are focused on raising fees and taxes. Under item... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisor candidate Susan Funk tied to misleading mailer

Written on 11 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 28 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County District 5 Supervisor Debbie Arnold has accused Susan Funk’s campaign of trying to influence the vote by sending out misleading mailers in an attempt to give the false impression Arnold endorses Funk. Last... (Continue reading)

SLO County District 5 supervisor candidates debate water, wind energy

Written on 10 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The two candidates battling over the San Luis Obispo County District 5 supervisor seat, Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno and Atascadero Councilwoman Susan Funk, displayed their differing views on water,  wind energy, homelessness and taxes during a Feb.... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria principal accused of falsifying athletes’ transcripts

Written on 7 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE The official registrar for St. Joseph High School in Santa Maria has accused the principal of altering transcripts and ordering others to falsify high-performing athletes’ grades on official transcripts. Connie Plata, the school’s registrar, filed a blistering... (Continue reading)

No more paid parking in downtown Paso Robles, for now

Written on 6 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Unhappy with paid parking in downtown Paso Robles? This is your lucky day. The Paso Robles City Council agreed Tuesday to pause the paid parking program after receiving a cease and desist letter from citizen advocate Gary... (Continue reading)