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Bike SLO County leader enters plea in child molestation case

Written on 15 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE The former executive director of Bike SLO County pleaded no contest on Thursday to one count for molesting his 6-year-old step-granddaughter in a hot tub last year. As a result of his plea, Richard Ellison is facing... (Continue reading)

Child suffers major injuries after e-bike collides with car in San Luis Obispo

Written on 12 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 12-year-old suffered major injuries on Saturday after the child’s electronic bike collided with a vehicle at a San Luis Obispo park. Shortly before 5 p.m., 911 callers reported a collision between a vehicle and a bicycle... (Continue reading)

Officers arrest San Luis Obispo burglary suspects

Written on 12 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Law enforcement officers arrested San Luis Obispo retail burglary suspects as they were attempting to flee through Santa Maria last month. Shortly after 4 p.m. on April 26, the San Luis Obispo Police Department issued a be... (Continue reading)

CalCoastNews reporter wins defamation case

Written on 9 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Jody Bernat’s defamation lawsuit against CalCoastNews reporter Karen Velie has been dismissed. San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Tana Coates issued a ruling Friday applying California’s anti-SLAPP law to end the case. “The anti-SLAPP statute enables... (Continue reading)

Felon terrorizes San Luis Obispo neighborhood

Written on 5 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE Neighbors near the airport in San Luis Obispo are living in fear of an alleged delusional felon who was arrested three times in less than three months for charges that include a naked burglary. Even so, less... (Continue reading)

Drunk driver crashes into parked car in San Luis Obispo

Written on 5 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A drunk driver landed in jail after he crashed into a parked car in San Luis Obispo over the weekend. Late Friday night, a caller reported a crash on the 1700 block of Garden Street. Officers arrived... (Continue reading)

Underage drinkers with false identifications busted in San Luis Obispo

Written on 4 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Officers cited 29 people for having false or fraudulent identifications at a restaurant popular with college students on Sunday evening in San Luis Obispo. Shortly after 9 p.m., California Alcohol Beverage Control agents observed a large group... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo officers seek help identifying alleged thieves

Written on 1 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a pair of thieves who allegedly stole merchandise from the Home Depot on April 24. The man and woman arrived at the store in a... (Continue reading)

Battery fire in San Luis Obispo injures one person

Written on 24 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A battery fire in the detached garage of a San Luis Obispo home left one person hospitalized on Friday. Shortly before 10 a.m., a caller reported the fire burning in the 400 block of Luneta Drive, according... (Continue reading)

SLO councilwoman’s plan to remove neighbor’s parking foiled

Written on 23 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE In a neighborhood plagued with builder defects and allegations city staff failed to properly inspect new construction, a complaint lodged by San Luis Obispo City Councilwoman Jan Marx resulted in a rapid but poor response. Located across... (Continue reading)