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School chief’s wife defends contracts with district

Written on 23 Dec, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 152 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN Rancorous relations among factions in the Coast Unified School District (CUSD) fester after the wife of district Superintendent Chris Adams angrily and publicly derided “lies and accusations about our family that pervade our district and community and... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo conceals toxic waste release

Written on 16 Dec, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 109 comments

Eleven months after a San Luis Obispo city employee dumped toxic chemicals at a public facility, city officials have still not reported the illegal discharge to state authorities as required by law. The failure to report the spill could leave the... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police officers shot each other

Written on 13 Dec, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 107 comments

The only bullets fired in Thursday’s fusillade killing a 24-year-old Santa Maria man and wounding two officers came from police weapons. A local newspaper initially reported that the fatally wounded man, Samyr Ceballos, started a shootout. “Never once did I... (Continue reading)

Home Depot stores profiting on veterans

Written on 8 Dec, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 30 comments

Veterans, enticed by the promise of special discounts, load their carts at Home Depot stores only to discover the advertised discounts require a non-existent veterans’ service card. While a portion of veterans receive medical cards, the bulk are expected to utilize... (Continue reading)

Guth’s Pasolivo olive ranch sale squashed

Written on 5 Dec, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 23 comments

A secretive process to sell Karen Guth’s Pasolivo Olive Ranch in Paso Robles has been stopped and the purchase of the ranch is now open to the public. Currently, the 131 acre ranch including three stand alone homes, a studio apartment... (Continue reading)

Double dipping and moonlighting at Cal Poly

Written on 1 Dec, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 57 comments

During a time of stagnant professor salaries, laid off lecturers, and increasing student tuition and fees, some California Polytechnic State University administrator compensations are increasing through raises, double dipping and moonlighting. Former Cal Poly president Warren Baker is taking home about... (Continue reading)

Former deputy’s ironic new career

Written on 30 Nov, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 34 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN The central figure in an illegal raid by San Luis Obispo County sheriff’s deputies that violated the rights of a county resident is now a local defense attorney, handling cases for indigents and getting paid by the... (Continue reading)

Wal-Mart rally against Rottman Group – via robocalls

Written on 28 Nov, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 22 comments

Robocalls disparaging the Rottman Group and asking the public to support Wal-Mart ignited a wide-range of responses from Atascadero residents and a denial of any involvement by the mega retailer. “Attention Wal-Mart supporters,” the calls said before slamming the Rottman... (Continue reading)

Occupy SLO battle leads to theft allegations

Written on 24 Nov, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 117 comments

An internal battle between members of the Occupy SLO movement has lead to the filing of a theft report against four members who cleaned out the San Luis Obispo County Courthouse demonstration site. Several Occupy SLO members opposed to the courthouse... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly administrators working to divorce the state

Written on 18 Nov, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 48 comments

UPDATE: Public Relations spokesperson Stacia Momburg said the university is denying Provost Robert Koob said the university is working to privatize. In addition, she said he did not say they plan to have students teach classes as part of the... (Continue reading)