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SLO County developer facing money laundering and fraud charges

Written on 2 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Federal prosecutors revealed plans this week to file additional charges of wire fraud, bank fraud and access device fraud against San Luis Obispo County developer Ryan Wright, according to a Nov. 27 declaration by Assistant U.S. Attorney... (Continue reading)

SLO County fees skyrocket following more than 8% salary increases

Written on 29 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County residents will see many fees skyrocket in 2024, with county staff forecasting a 9% increase in revenue from fees. The Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve the bulk of requested... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo attorney accused of chicanery, sanctions requested

Written on 28 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo based attorney is facing thousands in sanctions – monetary punishments – for repeatedly thumbing his nose at court procedures during an ongoing civil trial in Paso Robles in which he is accused of... (Continue reading)

San Simeon CSD writes settlement check, it bounces

Written on 26 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Simeon Community Services District staff wrote a $42,500 to a man as part of a settlement for allegedly encroaching on the man’s property, but the check bounced. The man is still waiting to get paid. After... (Continue reading)

Deputies investigating Paso Robles city manager after abuse allegation

Written on 25 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an abuse allegation lodged by a former mayoral candidate against Paso Robles City Manager Ty Lewis. Michael Rivera, a candidate for mayor in 2022, said that Lewis assaulted... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles to continue paid parking program, end free parking

Written on 22 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Paso Robles City Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday to continue the controversial downtown paid parking program while canceling the first two hours of free parking and lowering the hourly rate. During public comment, more than a... (Continue reading)

Defendant accused of trying to disrupt SLO County fraud trial

Written on 21 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Defendant Ryan Wright’s alleged antics led to multiple delays during a civil trial on Monday in Paso Robles, though the judge declined a request to admonish Wright. Wright (formerly known as Ryan Petetit) and his partner John... (Continue reading)

Ryan Wright, John Belsher trial continues on Monday

Written on 19 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following a three-week pause, San Luis Obispo County developers Ryan Wright and John Belsher are scheduled to attend a civil trial on Monday morning in Paso Robles. The lawsuit, filed by Jeff and Debora Chase in 2018,... (Continue reading)

Former SLO County administrator says he was not fired, he resigned

Written on 18 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE Former San Luis Obispo County Administrator John Nilon claims he was not fired, he resigned. Nilon called the SLO County Board of Supervisor’s announcement that they fired him for cause, “a political stunt.” County Counsel Rita Neal... (Continue reading)

SLO County administrator fired amid allegations of sexual harassment

Written on 17 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following a more than two hour special San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting, County Council Rita Neal announced Friday that the board had voted unanimously to fire John Nilon, the county’s interim administrative officer, for... (Continue reading)