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Is SLO County’s League of Women Voters nonpartisan?

Written on 11 Apr, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE While the San Luis Obispo County League of Women Voters is officially a nonpartisan organization, it has been criticized for promoting left-leaning issues. As a nonprofit, the league is required to be nonpartisan, though it can take... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisors want voters to elect officials

Written on 10 Apr, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday to move ahead with plans to require voters to elect replacements for officials who leave midterm. Currently, these empty positions are filled by the governor... (Continue reading)

SLO County board rejects plans for Highway 227 roundabout

Written on 8 Apr, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 32 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 2-2 on Tuesday not to support two controversial roundabouts on Highway 227 near the SLO Country Club, following an 11-2 vote by the SLO County Council of Governments... (Continue reading)

SLO County statutory rape victim speaks out

Written on 6 Apr, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 27 comments

By KAREN VELIE Law enforcement is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct against Julian Contreras, an owner of Kin Coffee Bar in San Luis Obispo, and Nate Abate, the owner of Nate’s Barber and Hair Design in Atascadero, after over 30... (Continue reading)

SLO coffee shop closes to reflect on sexual misconduct allegations

Written on 4 Apr, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 48 comments

By BEN DI GUGLIELMO and KAREN VELIE Amid allegations of sexual misconduct against an owner, Kin Coffee Bar in San Luis Obispo closed over the weekend to “reflect and reorganize,” according to a sign on the door. In addition, owner... (Continue reading)

Threats, negative ads target SLO County district attorney

Written on 4 Apr, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles winemaker Tobin James Shumrick has run a four-week-long series of ads targeting San Luis Obispo District Attorney Dan Dow’s reelection. Shumrick accuses Dow and SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson of not doing enough to protect... (Continue reading)

SLO County’s marijuana mogul Dayspring settles civil suit

Written on 31 Mar, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County marijuana mogul Helios Dayspring recently reached a confidential settlement involving a 2020 lawsuit in which an 83-year-old partner sought financial damages and to have Dayspring replaced as the manager of their joint businesses.... (Continue reading)

Change of venue granted in Kristin Smart murder trial

Written on 30 Mar, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County judge granted accused murderer Paul Flores a change of venue on Wednesday morning. The judge ruled the defendants could not get a fair trial in SLO County and that the case will... (Continue reading)

SLO County official accused of violating election law

Written on 26 Mar, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano is facing a lawsuit over the way she chose to designate herself on the ballot for the June 7 primary. In the suit that starts with: “Rules for thee but... (Continue reading)

Oceano CSD director quits over alleged harassment, stalking

Written on 25 Mar, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE An Oceano Community Services District director resigned following a board meeting on Wednesday at which she accused a community member of politically motivated harassment and stalking. Director Cynthia Replogle also accused district officials of failing to protect... (Continue reading)