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Controversial Morro Bay parks commissioner resigns

Written on 11 Mar, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 90 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following an organized push to oust a member of the Morro Bay parks commission because of his aggressive online antics, Aaron Ochs resigned. A group of people demeaned by Ochs on social media for issues such as... (Continue reading)

Mecham out, Debbie Peterson in on county board race

Written on 10 Mar, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 63 comments

By KAREN VELIE Former Grover Beach Mayor Debbie Peterson announced Tuesday plans to run against San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill for the District 3 seat while District 1 Supervisor Frank Mecham said he will not be running for... (Continue reading)

Sanitation district meeting canceled after four no-shows

Written on 9 Mar, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 34 comments

By KAREN VELIE A special meeting of the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District scheduled for Monday evening was canceled after two representatives and their two alternates said they would not be able to attend. A quorum of at... (Continue reading)

Water district plans colored by subterfuge

Written on 4 Mar, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN Planning by advocates of a sprawling water district to manage the Paso Robles basin has been cloaked in secrecy and back-room deals to help insure its eventual formation. Legislation carried by Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian (R-San Luis Obispo)... (Continue reading)

Sanitation district lawsuit venue in dispute

Written on 4 Mar, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 31 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid a request by the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District Board to negotiate a settlement which would end an ongoing lawsuit, the state has filed for a change of venue for the legal battle. The... (Continue reading)

Adam Hill running for reelection, not the assembly

Written on 27 Feb, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 229 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill filed an intention to run for supervisor in 2016 with the clerk recorder on Feb. 9. Hill had been considering a run for the 35th District Assembly seat, according to... (Continue reading)

Supervisors will extend water moratorium

Written on 24 Feb, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN A divided San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to extend an amended water moratorium beyond its August expiration date following several hours of often edgy discussion of the controversial issue. Supervisor Frank Mecham’s motion... (Continue reading)

Is Morro Bay parks official a government troll?

Written on 23 Feb, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 172 comments

By CCN Staff CLARIFICATION: CalCoastNews erred when it wrote that Aaron Ochs was considering getting a gun. To clarify Ochs’ statement, he said it was recommended by an unnamed individual that he get a firearm. Here is what Ochs wrote... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay man arrested again for murder

Written on 23 Feb, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE The day after a local judge ordered a Morro Bay man released from jail, the San Luis Obispo District Attorney’s Office had him arrested for allegedly murdering his wife. On Friday, San Luis Obispo County Superior Court... (Continue reading)

Adam Hill fined $2,500 for campaign violations

Written on 21 Feb, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 49 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill was fined $2,500 on Thursday for failing to properly maintain campaign records during his 2012 bid for the District 3 seat, according to the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).... (Continue reading)