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Mission College Prep administrator back on leave

Written on 3 Dec, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

An administrator accused of assaulting a student at Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School in San Luis Obispo was placed on administrative leave after his alleged victim was granted a temporary restraining order. [Cal Coast Times] On Nov. 3, Russ... (Continue reading)

SLO Food Bank shut down for food quality issues

Written on 3 Dec, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has shut down the SLO Food Bank’s warehouse because of issues with food safety and for operating without a valid processed food registration permit. [Cal Coast Times] On Nov. 27, a state investigator... (Continue reading)

Illegal immigrant acquitted of murder of Cal Poly grad

Written on 1 Dec, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

A San Francisco jury acquitted a Mexican national Thursday of murdering Cal Poly grad Kate Steinle, prompting an angry reaction from President Donald Trump and other federal officials. [Cal Coast Times] In July 2015, Steinle, 32, was walking with her... (Continue reading)

Charles Tenborg pays restitution to CalRecycle for false claims

Written on 29 Nov, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

A CalCoastNews investigation has led to the payment of almost $35,000 to CalRecycle in a false claim investigation of Charles Tenborg, a contractor working with the San Luis Obispo Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA). [Cal Coast Times] Tenborg paid $34,634... (Continue reading)

Fundraiser with Louie Ortega to support the CCN legal defense fund

Written on 23 Nov, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

Please help Karen Velie and Dan Blackburn continue their investigative reporting by attending a fundraiser in Paso Robles on Sunday, Nov. 26 at the Pine Street Saloon in Paso Robles. Several of their supporters are hosting the fundraiser to raise money... (Continue reading)

Mission College Prep administrator restrains student with choke hold

Written on 15 Nov, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 35 comments

An administrator at Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School in San Luis Obispo is on suspension after he placed a student in a headlock during lunch on Nov. 3. Several students then shared photos of the altercation on social media.... (Continue reading)

Supervisor Adam Hill accused of gay bashing

Written on 9 Nov, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

In response to critical commentary about his contentious behavior, San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill lashed out Keith Gurnee claiming his critic has a homosexual interest in him. [Cal Coast Times] “T. Keith has a bad crush on me... (Continue reading)

SLO County could lose $85 million Diablo Canyon settlement

Written on 9 Nov, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

An administrative law judge for the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a proposed ruling against the settlement agreement between PG&E and local government agencies over the expected closure of Diablo Canyon. The agreement that is now at risk of... (Continue reading)

Wade Horton selected as SLO County’s new administrator

Written on 8 Nov, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Following a nationwide searched, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors hired from within, selecting Public Works Director Wade Horton to be the county’s next chief administrative officer. Horton received unanimous approval from the board at a meeting on... (Continue reading)

I’m pissed off, James Duenow says

Written on 7 Nov, 2017 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

OPINION by JAMES DUENOW In what I believe was a travesty of justice, reporters Karen Velie and Daniel Blackburn lost a libel lawsuit for $1.1 million in a trial during which most of their evidence and witnesses were barred from... (Continue reading)