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Paso Robles man allegedly molested multiple children

Written on 16 Jul, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 35 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police arrested Jason Robert Porter early Saturday morning on 23 charges related to the alleged sexual molestation of multiple local children. At 1 a.m. today, officers arrested Porter on charges of oral copulation or penetration... (Continue reading)

CalCoastNews turns to GoFundMe for legal defense fund

Written on 14 Jul, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

As some of our loyal readers know, CalCoastNews and its founders have been fighting a lawsuit since publication of a 2012 article about a San Luis Obispo County public agency, the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) and one of its... (Continue reading)

Arrest of Paso Robles alleged pedophile supports mother’s struggle

Written on 13 Jul, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

For years, Tina Swithin fought to keep her brother-in-law away from her children, but the court forced her to allow some visitation at the family’s home in Paso Robles. Last month, her former brother-in-law, Jason Robert Porter, 44, was caught... (Continue reading)

Lawsuit further exposes Resnick’s plans to clear cut oak woodlands

Written on 12 Jul, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 26 comments

A lawsuit filed in 2012 provides a peek into how Justin Vineyards, a company owned by Beverly Hills billionaires Stewart and Lynda Resnick, clear cuts oak woodlands while constructing massive reservoirs that drain underground water sources in order to continue... (Continue reading)

Hill changes course on homeless, Torres-Hill gets funding

Written on 5 Jul, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 32 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill has altered his stance on solving the county’s homeless crisis, shifting from advocating for a new shelter to pushing for permanent housing. Hill’s stance has changed as his wife, Dee... (Continue reading)

Former police chief’s son suspected of counterfeiting, burglary

Written on 30 Jun, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 32 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN and KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police caught a break in a counterfeiting case when officers recognized a man videotaped passing a counterfeit bill at a CVS Pharmacy as the son of former chief of police Lisa Solomon... (Continue reading)

Friends of Oceano Dunes awarded $378,273

Written on 29 Jun, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE The court awarded Friends of the Oceano Dunes $378,273 on Wednesday for attorney’s fees and court costs for litigation the group filed objecting to the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control Board’s (APCD) dust rule. Of... (Continue reading)

Lawsuit accuses PB Companies principals of fraud and deception

Written on 22 Jun, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 42 comments

Editor’s Note: The lawsuit by Jonathan and Crystal Westbay against PB Companies, Alder Partners, Ryan Petetit and Russ Sheppell is at the bottom of this article. By KAREN VELIE and DANIEL BLACKBURN PB Companies principals engaged in fraud and deception... (Continue reading)

Proposed raise exposes Cambria’s financial blunders

Written on 22 Jun, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Less than two months after public outrage prompted the Cambria Community Services District to table a staggered 38 percent pay raise for the CSD general manager, the salary hike is again up for a vote. This time,... (Continue reading)

It appears Arroyo Grande city manager’s days are numbered

Written on 21 Jun, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 37 comments

The Arroyo Grande City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday to immediately place its controversial General Manager Dianne Thompson on paid administrative leave. In Aug. 2015, Thompson began working as city manager for an annual compensation of approximately $229,000, including salary and... (Continue reading)