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Officer Josh Walsh shoots dog at SLO apartment

Written on 26 Sep, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 48 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo woman was surprised, but not worried, to see several officers approaching her Santa Rosa Street apartment; she had broken no laws. Within minutes, an officer following up on a tip of a possible... (Continue reading)

Is Morro Bay marijuana shop violating state law?

Written on 26 Sep, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

Clarification: Representatives of Perfect Union said they were relying on the California Bureau of Cannabis Control’s determination that advertising marijuana on billboards located on interstate highways at least 15 miles from state borders is permitted. California Business and Professions Code... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach church wins another round

Written on 24 Sep, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County judge on Monday rebuked a motion to restrain parishioners from attending services at the Bethel Baptist Church on Newport Avenue while two groups battle over ownership of the property. [Cal Coast News]... (Continue reading)

Atascadero youth football coach convicted of upskirting woman

Written on 21 Sep, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE An Atascadero woman filed a lawsuit Friday against a youth football coach who was recently convicted of filming under the victim’s skirt, and then downloading the film for his own gratification. The conviction did not require his... (Continue reading)

SLO building inspector in jail, no longer employed

Written on 19 Sep, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 26 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo city inspector who violently assaulted a woman in 2016 was allegedly terminated on Wednesday, according to a city staffer. [Cal Coast Times] Several months ago, a lengthy investigation into Christopher Olcott’s work and... (Continue reading)

Chamber chair challenges Hill in SLO County District 3 race

Written on 17 Sep, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 23 comments

By CCT STAFF South County Chamber of Commerce Chair Stacy Korsgaden announced Monday her candidacy for the San Luis Obispo County supervisor seat currently held by Adam Hill. Korsgaden, who currently operates a local insurance agency, has called SLO County... (Continue reading)

SLO City councilwoman accused of conflict of interest

Written on 17 Sep, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 40 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo City officials have suspended a plan to phase out the use of natural gas appliances while they look into allegations Councilwoman Andy Pease violated conflict of interest rules. [Cal Coast Times] Two weeks ago,... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s lieutenant arrested for DUI

Written on 16 Sep, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By CCT STAFF CHP officers arrested a Santa Barbara County sheriff’s custody lieutenant Saturday night on suspicion of drunken driving following a head-on crash on Highway 154 that left seven people injured. Shortly after 7 p.m., Lt. Javier Antunez, 44,... (Continue reading)

Vandals destroy Templeton hemp crop

Written on 13 Sep, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By Karen Velie A long-time Templeton farming family has been left devastated after they were targeted by apparent anti-hemp criminals. [Cal Coast Times] On Sunday evening, vandals on all-terrain vehicles rode up and down rows of hemp plants destroying the... (Continue reading)

Winners of Grover Beach pot shops quickly sold permits

Written on 12 Sep, 2019 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE As part of the green rush stampede, entrepreneurs battled for a limited number of Grover Beach marijuana retail shop permits as the city touted its ability to scrutinize applicants. [Cal Coast Times] But shortly after the city... (Continue reading)