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SLO Tribune to get Sacramento based editor

Written on 15 Jan, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

As part of a nationwide reorganization of its newsrooms, McClatchy will have one editor, based in Sacramento, who will be responsible for all five of the company’s California newspapers, including the San Luis Obispo Tribune, as well as a paper... (Continue reading)

Wallace case moved to Santa Maria after Guerrero appointed judge

Written on 10 Jan, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

The felony conflict of interest case against former South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District administrator John Wallace is moving to Santa Maria following the appointment of a controversial attorney to the SLO County bench. Wallace is facing four felony... (Continue reading)

Five Cities Fire Authority seeking 70 percent budget increase

Written on 9 Jan, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

The Five City’s Fire Authority Board recently adopted a five-year plan that could result in a 70 percent increase in the annual budget. Formed in 2010 under the auspices of saving money for the communities of Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach... (Continue reading)

Supervisor Adam Hill mounts social media attack

Written on 3 Jan, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

  With less than a week left before the San Luis Obispo County  Board of Supervisors elects a new chair,  Vice Chair Supervisor Adam Hill has mounted a social media attack on the three-member board majority. [Cal Coast Times] Hill... (Continue reading)

Controversial attorney appointed SLO County judge

Written on 22 Dec, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the appointment of Matt Guerrero to a judgeship in the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court. Guerrero, a supporter of SLO County Supervisor Adam Hill, participated on social media pages that demean women... (Continue reading)

Infighting and allegations of backroom deals mar marijuana referendum

Written on 20 Dec, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

One company’s attempt to overturn a San Luis Obispo County marijuana ordinance has raised questions about alleged backroom deals, influence peddling and attempts to mislead the public. [Cal Coast Times] During a Nov. 27 SLO County Board of Supervisor’s meeting,... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara Zoo preps for evacuations

Written on 18 Dec, 2017 in Uncovered SLO | No comments

The Santa Barbara Zoo closed Sunday to the public as keepers prepare the animals for a possible evacuation because of the massive Thomas Fire. If forced to evacuate, animals will be transported to multiple locations. [Cal Coast Times] Entering its... (Continue reading)

Ilan Funke-Bilu to run for judge

Written on 18 Dec, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

Attorney Ilan Funke-Bilu announced Friday he will run for an open San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge seat in 2018. Incumbent judge Barry LaBarbera is not seeking reelection. [Cal Coast Times] Generally, judges are governor appointed following their predecessors... (Continue reading)

Atascadero officials vote against competitive bidding

Written on 14 Dec, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

During an Atascadero City Council meeting in November, city staff and officials claimed it would cost $150,000 and take about three years to allow for competitive bidding for the city’s garbage collection contract, costs and time constraints that appear overstated.... (Continue reading)

SLO considers raising taxes and marijuana to cover budget deficit

Written on 12 Dec, 2017 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

San Luis Obispo City staff is recommending that city officials agree to raise property taxes, promote marijuana businesses, reduce services and increase employee benefit contributions in an attempt to address an $8.9 million budget deficit. [Cal Coast Times] Amid declining... (Continue reading)