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The house that San Luis Obispo Councilwoman Jan Marx built

Written on 7 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 27 comments

By KAREN VELIE After battling for, against, and then for development of the former Dalidio Ranch, San Luis Obispo City Councilwoman Jan Marx moved into the complex, in a home plan restricted to affordable housing. Even though Coastal Community Builders... (Continue reading)

Independence Day versus San Luis Obispo’s fee increases

Written on 30 Jun, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 21 comments

OPINION by STEW JENKINS Tuesday, two days before Independence Day, the San Luis Obispo City Council will consider adopting hundreds of huge fee increases. For instance the city fee for a development agreement will increase 210% to $59,621. No wonder... (Continue reading)

Mold, flooding, defects plague new homes in San Luis Obispo

Written on 26 Jun, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 49 comments

By KAREN VELIE For years, Gina Biegel dreamed of owning her own home. Though the dream would quickly turn into a nightmare after she purchased a new home in San Luis Obispo. Located across from Laguna lake, San Luis Ranch... (Continue reading)

Free speech and right of appeal under fire in San Luis Obispo

Written on 25 Jun, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 11 comments

OPINION by RICHARD SCHMIDT News Flash: San Luis Obispo City wants Jane Q Citizen to pay $3,500 in fees to appeal a faulty use permit the city issued for a fraternity next door to her home. That’s up from an... (Continue reading)

County opens sobering center in San Luis Obispo

Written on 22 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County opened its first sobering center this week as a place for people who needs to sober up from drugs or alcohol and find a path forward. Located in San Luis Obispo at the... (Continue reading)

Honor Laura Mordaunt, a San Luis Obispo County giant

Written on 22 Jun, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

OPINION by RANDALL JORDON I wanted to write a note inviting folks to “Celebration of Life” for Laura Mordaunt. What Laura Mordaunt meant to SLO County On May 30, 2024 a true patriot superstar left this earth to join her... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battle blaze at apartment in San Luis Obispo

Written on 21 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters battled a blaze at the Madonna Road Apartments in San Luis Obispo on Friday night. Shortly after 9 p.m., a caller reported a fire at an upstairs unit at the apartment complex. Firefighters saved two cats.... (Continue reading)

Disgraced San Luis Obispo attorney files for separation: Why?

Written on 13 Jun, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE With a looming $3.6 million judgement for defrauding a friend, Jody Belsher recently filed a petition for legal separation from San Luis Obispo attorney John Belsher. John Belsher is representing his wife in the separation action. Even... (Continue reading)

Advocacy or news, what is the San Luis Obispo Tribune?

Written on 12 Jun, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 44 comments

OPINION by ERIK GORHAM It’s a shame San Luis Obispo County’s oldest news source repeatedly attacks people for having views that differ from its one-sided editorial board, especially during election years. SLO Tribune Opinion Editor Stephanie Finucane regularly calls Republicans... (Continue reading)

Four partially constructed homes burn in San Luis Obispo

Written on 12 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A massive fire burned four partially constructed homes in the San Luis Ranch neighborhood in San Luis Obispo on Tuesday evening. Shortly after 7 p.m., a caller reported a fire at a group of homes under construction... (Continue reading)