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Gibson attempts to turn Paso basin over to the state

Written on 16 Mar, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

Editor’s Note: A video of San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson asking to give the state control of the Paso Robles basin follows the article. By DANIEL BLACKBURN One of the most outspoken advocates of a failed North County... (Continue reading)

Oceano Dunes dust rule still valid, judge rules

Written on 14 Mar, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Less than a year after a California appellate court struck down a key provision of the Oceano Dunes dust rule, a San Luis Obispo judge has ruled the rest of the controversial regulation should remain intact. San... (Continue reading)

Twisted road to the Paso Robles water basin vote

Written on 11 Mar, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 30 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following their failed bid to form a Paso Robles water district, San Luis Obispo County supervisors Adam Hill and Bruce Gibson are wanting the state to take over management of the basin claiming county funds should not... (Continue reading)

David and Mary Weyrich wanted, alive

Written on 8 Mar, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 28 comments

By KAREN VELIE Missing the days of wanted posters and rewards? After seven years of attempting to collect a debt, a San Luis Obispo based attorney is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the apprehension and service of... (Continue reading)

John Ashbaugh apologizes for lashing out, again

Written on 6 Mar, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 27 comments

In response to concerns by several San Luis Obispo residents about demands new development could have on the city’s dwindling water supply and overtaxed infrastructure, Councilman John Ashbaugh lashed out at his constituents. On March 2, Bob Shanbrom emailed city... (Continue reading)

Student’s suicide and allegations of bullying roil Paso Robles school district

Written on 29 Feb, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 75 comments

By KAREN VELIE One child is dead and another has been pulled from a Paso Robles middle school amid allegations of bullying, harassment and physical assaults by students. Parents have taken to Facebook to discuss what some call a culture... (Continue reading)

Former foster father pleads guilty to child rape

Written on 26 Feb, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 40 comments

By KAREN VELIE A former foster father, who adopted three of his charges, faces 20 years to life in state prison after pleading guilty Thursday to raping a child under 14 years of age. The children were placed with the... (Continue reading)

Adam Hill won’t address campaign finance irregularities

Written on 25 Feb, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 39 comments

By CCN STAFF San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill has responded with insults and claims of harassment to questions about his latest campaign filing report. In his 460 report for the last six months of 2015, Hill reported $2,461.72... (Continue reading)

Big money backing Paso’s water district plan

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

By DANIEL BLACKBURN A North County electorate widely divided by a proposed water district plan will decide the issue in just two weeks amid a flurry of last-minute campaigning by both sides. The proposal has been a contentious one since... (Continue reading)

Top fundraiser in congressional race has personal finance woes

Written on 20 Feb, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The leading fundraiser in the District 24 Congressional race to replace retiring Lois Capps also leads the top four candidates in credit card debt and history of foreclosure notices and federal tax liens. Republicans Katcho Achadjian and... (Continue reading)