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SLO developer takes stand over allegations he swindled an investor

Written on 23 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE After five years of legal wrangling, San Luis Obispo-based developer John Belsher is answering questions under oath about what he did with funds from projects he and his partner developed in SLO County. The Jeffrey Chase and... (Continue reading)

Paul Flores’ assailant murdered previous cellmate, the I-5 Strangler

Written on 19 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Jason Budrow,  a prisoner who killed a former cellmate, allegedly attempted to kill Paul Flores in late August at Pleasant Valley State Prison. Flores is serving a 25 to life sentence for the 1996 murder of Kristin... (Continue reading)

SLO County Board of Supervisors rejects resolution supporting Israel

Written on 17 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 37 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday rejected a resolution to show support for Israel and against the Hamas attack that killed more than 1,400 people, with supervisors Jimmy Paulding, Bruce Gibson and Dawn... (Continue reading)

Attorney resigns after contentious Oceano CSD meeting

Written on 16 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following a meeting rife with interruptions and refusals to abide by the Brown Act, the attorney firm representing the Oceano Community Services District resigned on Friday. During a district board meeting on Oct. 11, Director Beverly Suneson... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay City Council votes to raise garbage rates by 38%

Written on 12 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to raise garbage rates by 38.58%. City residents have already seen hikes in water, sewer, gas and electric bills. Morro Bay rate payers had 45 days to send... (Continue reading)

Oceano CSD director slapped with violation for illicit sewer hookup

Written on 10 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE An Oceano Community Services District board member allegedly connected a recreational vehicle to the district’s water and sewer systems without the proper permits and in violation of multiple San Luis Obispo County regulations, according to a Sept.... (Continue reading)

Where did real property values increase in SLO County?

Written on 9 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County saw a 6.24% increase in the assessed value of real property during the past fiscal year with the largest increases in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo, according to a SLO County Assessor’s... (Continue reading)

Oceano Community Services District employee accused of embezzlement

Written on 8 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following a lengthy investigation, the Oceano Community Services District is seeking embezzlement charges against a former account administrator. While reviewing records during the summer of 2022, a bookkeeper noticed issues with a employee’s vacation pay. Management placed... (Continue reading)

Combative SLO County officials grill leading scientist in air quality

Written on 5 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 23 comments

By KAREN VELIE During a San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) board meeting last week, county Supervisor Jimmy Paulding grilled a leading scientist in air quality who successfully fielded his, at times, loaded questions. It was a... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County awards itself ambulance contract, lawsuit filed

Written on 4 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors awarded the contract for ambulance services to the County Fire Department in September, ending a 50-year agreement with American Medical Response (AMR) and starting a legal battle. The county is now... (Continue reading)