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Student sues over sexual relationship with former Paso Robles teacher

Written on 8 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A high school student has sued the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District over a sexual relationship she had with one of its former teachers. [Tribune] The lawsuit alleges the district did not investigate the behavior of Jeremy Monn, 31,... (Continue reading)

Kelly Gearhart appeals guilty plea, sentencing

Written on 8 Jul, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 28 comments

By KAREN VELIE Former Atascadero developer Kelly Gearhart plead guilty to money laundering and wire fraud, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison last week, and Monday he filed a notice of appeal. According to the notice, Gearhart plans... (Continue reading)

Bomb threat at Mustang Village

Written on 7 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Renters at Mustang Village Apartments in San Luis Obispo were evacuated Tuesday after the complex received a bomb threat. Shortly before noon, employees at the off campus Cal Poly student housing complex knocked on 514 apartment doors and ordered residents... (Continue reading)

2,000 gallon raw sewage spill in Oceano

Written on 7 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

An approximately 2,000 gallon raw sewage spill in Oceano on July 3 was the result of higher flow levels during the holiday and a primary sewer line under repairs, said South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation Plant Superintendent John Clemons.... (Continue reading)

Woman who grew up in Morro Bay shot dead in Hollywood

Written on 7 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 38 comments

A 30-year-old woman who grew up in Morro Bay died Sunday night after a man approached her from behind on a street in Hollywood and shot her in the back of the head. [NBC LA] Carrie Jean Melvin, 30, was... (Continue reading)

SLO Symphony invites Nowak back as guest conductor

Written on 7 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Ousted San Luis Obispo Symphony conductor Michael Nowak has the opportunity to lead three concerts in the upcoming 2015-2016 season. The symphony board fired Nowak in May and has since faced outcry from the public, as well as members of... (Continue reading)

Water leaks for hours in Los Osos after construction mishap

Written on 7 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Water flowed into the streets of Los Osos for more than five hours Monday, following a construction accident in which a sewer repair contractor struck a water main. [Tribune] The water main broke around 10:30 a.m. at Green Oaks Drive... (Continue reading)

HASLO tenants first to go

Written on 6 Jul, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 33 comments

OPINION By JULIE TACKER As a longtime Los Osos Sewer critic, people often ask me, “What will happen to Los Osos now that the sewer is a done deal?” My answer is the same as it was in 2004 when... (Continue reading)

Arrest warrant issued for former Cuesta College analyst

Written on 6 Jul, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 26 comments

By KAREN VELIE An arrest warrant has been filed against a former Cuesta College human resources analyst for failing to show up for an arraignment hearing at San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Monday morning. Lacey Fowler is facing three... (Continue reading)

Wanted Nipomo man arrested

Written on 6 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 29 comments

A Nipomo man featured last month on the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page is now in custody. Hermes Jose Rodriguez, 20, was sought for inflicting corporal injury on a spouse/cohabitant, preventing and dissuading a witness or victim... (Continue reading)