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Waste chief Bill Worrell, targeted in probe, splits IWMA

Written on 30 Aug, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 22 comments

San Luis Obispo County waste management agency’s board of directors met Wednesday to discuss manager Bill Worrell’s request for an early retirement, only to learn Worrell is already gone. His sudden departure leaves limited options for recovery of his county-funded... (Continue reading)

Haste makes waste: SLO County board will fix Brown Act violation

Written on 28 Aug, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 21 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) board will reconsider on Aug. 29 its recent decision to allow its embattled administrator to retire amid criminal investigations into misappropriation of public funds. [Cal Coast Times] On Aug. 8,... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach man arrested in child sex sting

Written on 22 Aug, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

Arroyo Grande police arrested a Grover Beach man last month for trying to solicit sex from a 15-year-old girl he met online, who was actually an undercover cop, Commander Shawn Cosgrove said. [Cal Coast Times] After chatting with an undercover... (Continue reading)

Son of murdered Templeton man accuses investigators of harassment

Written on 20 Aug, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department is again focusing on Brian Greer as a person of interest in the brutal slaying of his 71-year-old father in 2009. [Cal Coast Times] For years, Brian Greer has been a vocal critic... (Continue reading)

More women accuse Paso Robles officer of sexual misconduct

Written on 17 Aug, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

Multiple women have accused a Paso Robles police sergeant of sexual misconduct, including rape, while on duty. [Cal Coast Times] Late last year, a Paso Robles woman called 911 to report that she had been assaulted by her boyfriend. Sgt.... (Continue reading)

Judge stalls removal of pot plants from California Valley

Written on 17 Aug, 2018 in Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

In a potentially precedent-setting case, a San Luis Obispo judge ruled Thursday that SLO County was justified in finding that a pot grower was violating local code by operating a farm in the California Valley, but officials have been temporarily... (Continue reading)

Five Cities Fire Authority chief accused of retaliation and labor violations

Written on 15 Aug, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

A former Five Cities Fire Authority firefighter accused the fire chief of retaliation and violations of labor laws in a lawsuit filed in July against the fire authority, the city of Arroyo Grande, and chief Steve Lieberman. The lawsuit alleges... (Continue reading)

Did Grover Beach waive rules for 1 public official’s candidacy?

Written on 13 Aug, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 24 comments

Grover Beach residents will have three candidates to choose from for mayor this year, including a city council member who was permitted to forgo some election requirements. [Cal Coast Times] The mayor candidates are: Jeff Lee has served on the... (Continue reading)

Supervisor Hill promotes favored candidates, bullies opponents

Written on 13 Aug, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill campaigns for political allies while bullying candidates he opposes for several local city councils. [Cal Coast Times] Hill recently emailed several San Luis Obispo residents claims that mayoral candidate Keith Gurnee is an... (Continue reading)

Worrell on leave, IWMA fraud investigation continues

Written on 10 Aug, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 27 comments

By Cal Coast Times staff The San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority Board voted unanimously on Wednesday to place the agency’s manager on paid administrative leave because of criminal allegations of misuse of public funds. [Cal Coast Times]... (Continue reading)