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Officers lodge two claims of retaliation against Arroyo Grande

Written on 7 Jan, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 21 comments

An Arroyo Grande Police officer says the city has failed to follow due process in dealing with a claim of retaliation, and the police officers’ union also has lodged an accusation of retaliation. On Dec. 31, Michelle Cota filed a... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay Council rejects proposed sewer plant

Written on 4 Jan, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 37 comments

By KAREN VELIE UPDATE: Morro Bay City Attorney Rob Schulz said Morro Bay is not pulling its application, it is asking that the Coastal Commission deny the application. At a highly contentious special meeting, the Morro Bay City Council voted... (Continue reading)

CalCoastNews’ top stories of 2012

Written on 1 Jan, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By CALCOASTNEWS STAFF “Law enforcement officers have names for the girls offering them sex on the beat: Badge Bunny. Holster Sniffer. Uniform Jumper. Handcuff Hugger. In Paso Robles, brethren in blue have one more: The Chief.” And with those words... (Continue reading)

Lawsuit alleges Wallace intentionally mismanaged sewage plant

Written on 31 Dec, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 31 comments

By KAREN VELIE EDITOR’S NOTE: See a claim filed by six Oceano homeowners against South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation plant administrator John Wallace at the bottom of this story. Six Oceano homeowners filed a lawsuit on Dec. 18 that claims... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County supervisor accused of threatening state

Written on 26 Dec, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 50 comments

EDITORS NOTE: See Adam Hill’s email calling a state parks official contemptuous, misleading and dishonest at the bottom of this story. By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill’s “scathing emails” have now caught the attention of California... (Continue reading)

Hill hammers Thoma for homeless questions

Written on 20 Dec, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 62 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN A San Luis Obispo County supervisor lashed out Wednesday at a local business owner for posing questions about a proposed homeless facility and seeking more detailed information from the facility’s planners. In a disparaging email, District Three’s... (Continue reading)

SLO coffee shop facing legal pressure from music industry

Written on 19 Dec, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 29 comments

Two music-licensing firms with clients ranging from Lady Gaga to Jay-Z have taken interest in acts performed by amateurs at a San Luis Obispo coffee lounge — which has put an end to “open mic night.” Representatives of Broadcast Music... (Continue reading)

Los Osos sewer issues prompt suicide?

Written on 12 Dec, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 40 comments

In 2011, Gewynn Tayor confronted San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson over his claim that Los Osos residents can cover the cost of the proposed sewer project with the equity in their homes. Gewynn said his premise was incorrect... (Continue reading)

Atascadero student busted for concrete cursive

Written on 12 Dec, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 73 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN At least he can write. An Atascadero High School student was removed from class on Dec. 4 and arrested by local police for allegedly scribbling his name in fresh concrete. The student, who is not being identified... (Continue reading)

California city snubs president, victims of Pearl Harbor

Written on 10 Dec, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 135 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo staffers accuse city officials of snubbing the president, the “greatest generation,” and victims of Pearl Harbor after they ordered employees to raise flags lowered in honor of Pearl Harbor patriots to full-staff. President Barack... (Continue reading)