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CMC warden accused of doctoring an inmate’s file

Written on 9 Jan, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 47 comments

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that Warden Elvin Valenzuela and Captain Jennifer Core were suspended while Lt. Ray Baez and Officer Oscar Herijld was fired for their participation in issues regarding an investigation into a document... (Continue reading)

Sanitation district attorney under fire

Written on 8 Jan, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 29 comments

By KAREN VELIE After San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District staff failed to follow board direction and agendize the settlement of a $1.1 million fine with the state, the board voted Wednesday to seek a review of district legal counsel... (Continue reading)

Did lack of oversight lead to jail deaths?

Written on 1 Jan, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 43 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County Jail inmate, who died from a heroin overdose, had not been seen by jail personnel for more than 10 hours when deputies became aware of his death, according to the coroner’s report.... (Continue reading)

Mallory Dies family awarded $2.5 million settlement

Written on 30 Dec, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 68 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The federal government has agreed to pay $2.5 million to the family of a Santa Barbara woman killed in a DUI collision caused by a former aide for Congresswoman Lois Capps. [ Morua, 32, left a Dec.... (Continue reading)

CalCoastNews’ top stories of 2014

Written on 23 Dec, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A late night rendezvous in the Arroyo Grande City Hall led to neighbors battling neighbor’s over the makeup of the Arroyo Grande City Council. Exposure of the coverup commenced the longest-running most contentious story of 2014. Yet... (Continue reading)

PG&E destroys 20 palm trees at The Graduate

Written on 18 Dec, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 36 comments

By KAREN VELIE After a large eucalyptus tree crashed into a power line, PG&E destroyed 20 older palms trees located at The Graduate Restaurant and Nightclub in San Luis Obispo, even though the removal appears to violate city and state... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly to settle public records lawsuit

Written on 17 Dec, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo has agreed to pay the costs in an agreement to resolve a public records request lawsuit brought by journalism professor and editor of CalCoastNew Bill Loving. The agreement also... (Continue reading)

SLO rental inspection program moves forward

Written on 17 Dec, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 45 comments

By KAREN VELIE At a contentious council meeting attended by approximately 200 people, San Luis Obispo City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday to have staff draft a rental inspection ordinance aimed at eliminating unsafe housing conditions. During the more than four-hour... (Continue reading)

Neighbors battle over Santa Margarita quarry

Written on 15 Dec, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE As the application for a conditional use permit for a Santa Margarita property zoned for mining winds through the county, neighbors are taking sides in the heated battle over potential transformations to the community if the permit... (Continue reading)

Father fights for the right to raise his child

Written on 10 Dec, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 55 comments

Editor’s Note: Because of privacy concerns, the parent’s names have been changed in the story. By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Child Welfare Services is recommending the father of a 23-month-old daughter lose his parental rights, even though there... (Continue reading)