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Gibson attempted to ax the public from water debate

Written on 19 Feb, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 37 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson attempted to push forward a vote on a hotly contested water use ordinance during a Feb. 17 poorly attended board of supervisors hearing on planning department priorities. Throughout this month,... (Continue reading)

Mitchum sues Capps over TV ad

Written on 18 Feb, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 61 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The recent Republican challenger to Central Coast Congresswoman Lois Capps has filed suit against her, alleging that the Democratic Rep. defamed him in a television ad that altered the outcome of last year’s election. Capps defeated Chris... (Continue reading)

SLO backs chief over violations of city’s travel claims policy

Written on 16 Feb, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 46 comments

By KAREN VELIE and DANIEL BLACKBURN In response to a CalCoastNews exclusive on multiple violations of city travel reimbursement policies by San Luis Obispo Police Chief Steve Gesell, the city manager and finance director worked out a way to explain... (Continue reading)

Is San Luis Obispo County censoring the public?

Written on 16 Feb, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 21 comments

By KAREN VELIE An Atascadero man who attempted to voice his opinion in an email to a San Luis Obispo County planning commissioner had his correspondence commandeered by planning department staff who determined it to be a “personal attack.” San... (Continue reading)

Blakeslee considering run against Adam Hill

Written on 14 Feb, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 48 comments

By KAREN VELIE Former state Senator Sam Blakeslee said Friday that he is considering running for the San Luis Obispo County District 3 Supervisor’s seat currently held by Adam Hill. Blakeslee said his primary reason for a possible campaign against... (Continue reading)

Two Pismo Beach police officers axed

Written on 13 Feb, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE Three Pismo Beach police officers were reprimanded and two were let go late last year because of issues in their romantic relationships that allegedly impacted their ability to serve as peace officers. Two of the officers had... (Continue reading)

Hill blasts Mecham; then the two agree on vote

Written on 11 Feb, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 26 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A week after San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Frank Mecham removed his fellow board member Adam Hill from a leadership position, Hill lashed out at Mecham during a discussion on water use regulations. Despite receiving the verbal... (Continue reading)

Mecham’s abdication cheered, chided

Written on 6 Feb, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 35 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN A bombshell announcement at Tuesday’s county supervisors’ board meeting has two of its members seething, two others grappling with their abrupt elevation to leadership stature, and its former chairman content with his unprecedented action. First District Supervisor... (Continue reading)

Video of San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Board coup

Written on 4 Feb, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 55 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Chairman Frank Mecham steps down, offers the board’s leadership to colleague Debbie Arnold, and the vice-chair to new supervisor Lynn Compton. Mecham’s unexpected move is not appreciated by fellow board members Adam... (Continue reading)

Feds look for links between Rabobank and drug cartels

Written on 4 Feb, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE Federal law enforcement agencies are investigating Rabobank over questions about whether the bank overlooked signs of money laundering by customers with connections to Mexican drug cartels. For more than a year, investigators have interviewed current and former... (Continue reading)