Uncovered SLO


Trice appeals to the public to save his judicial seat

By CCN STAFF San Luis Obispo Superior Court Judge John Trice is apparently facing charges of misconduct before the Judicial Council and the California Supreme Court according to a press release received from his defense attorney, Eugene Iredale with Iredale... (Continue reading)

FPPC rejects Nick Tompkins’ complaint

By KAREN VELIE After the Arroyo Grande Planning Commission voted unanimously to reject developer Nick Tompkins mixed use project proposal, Tompkins filed a compliant with the Fair Political Practices Commission against a city planning commissioner who recommended changes to the... (Continue reading)

Former Santa Barbara man charged in 2 cold cases

By KAREN VELIE A twice convicted violent predator from Santa Barbara is facing capital murder charges in the 1981 and 1986 murders of two 6-year-old boys, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s officials announced Friday. Earlier this year, Kenneth Rasmuson, 53,... (Continue reading)

Bailiff arrests state attorney in SLO courtroom

By KAREN VELIE Following a spat between two attorneys arguing a case in a San Luis Obispo courtroom, a bailiff arrested a state attorney for resisting or obstructing a peace officer, San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Executive Officer Susan... (Continue reading)

Another SLO grocery store facing closure

In addition to the possible closures of several San Luis Obispo County Haggen grocery stores, Fresh & Easy is also planning to close its Broad Street store. Fresh & Easy announced Wednesday plans to close or sell the 97 Fresh... (Continue reading)

Lobbying raises question: Who does Hill work for?

Editor’s Note: This is part two in a two-part exclusive series about San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill’s consulting work for a company tied to a prominent developer. Part one, “Supervisor Hill’s 2 jobs raise conflict of interest,” includes... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo optometrist arrested for neglect

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo optometrist was arrested Thursday for allegedly neglecting her adult daughter. Family members contend the allegations are unfounded. On Sept. 23, Susanne Krout, 65, called for an ambulance to the Nipomo home of her... (Continue reading)

Supervisor Hill’s 2 jobs raise conflict of interest

Editor’s Note: This is part one in a two-part series about San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill’s consulting work for a company tied to a prominent developer. Find the 2014 articles of organization for San Luis Consulting, Adam Hill’s... (Continue reading)

Los Osos general manager facing performance review

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Days after receiving allegations that its top official has been overpaying herself, the Los Osos Community Services District Board will review the performance of CSD General Manager Kathy Kivley. The board will convene for a special meeting... (Continue reading)

Mayor Tom O’Malley under fire for anti-Muslim post

By CCN STAFF As the international debate over religious intolerance rages, comments shared by Atascadero Mayor Tom O’Malley on Facebook have led to criticism and outrage from supporters and opponents. On Sept. 24, O’Malley posted a link to a conspiracy... (Continue reading)