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The life and times of John King

Written on 2 May, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 44 comments

Love him or hate him, it is indisputable John King’s ventures have in many ways helped restore the aesthetic glory to downtown San Luis Obispo and molded the local hospitality industry thriving today. But in these economically challenging times even... (Continue reading)

Atascadero settlements costing taxpayers

Written on 26 Apr, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 29 comments

An impending $1.9 million budget shortfall has several former Atascadero officials questioning the city’s alleged mismanagement of its police department which has resulted in more than a half million dollars in controversial personnel settlements. "Its clear that the city manager, the... (Continue reading)

HFI executive bargaining for less prison time

Written on 22 Apr, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 66 comments

Hurst Financial, Inc. (HFI) president Jay Miller is working on a plea agreement with federal prosecutors in exchange for his testimony against former north county developer Kelly Gearhart, according to inside sources. Miller, 63, is asking to be incarcerated in a... (Continue reading)

California says pay up

Written on 20 Apr, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 21 comments

California is trying to shame 250 businesses and people into paying their delinquent taxes, including two individuals from the Central Coast who combined owe more than $1.1 million. As part of its collection tactic, the state posted its annual list last... (Continue reading)

Oceano facing insolvency

Written on 19 Apr, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 64 comments

Oceano district leaders are grappling with possible solutions to ward off the looming threat of insolvency. Oceano Community Services District (OCSD) general manager, Raffaele Montemurro, says the solution to the district’s financial problems is a combination of selling water rights, procuring... (Continue reading)

Oceano manager’s history of mismanagement

Written on 12 Apr, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 67 comments

Amid allegations of mismanagement, some former Oceano Community Service District (OCSD) directors question how similar problems from General Manager Raffaele Montemurro’s past were not disclosed in a background check performed shortly before his hiring in 2009. During Montemurro’s two-year stint as... (Continue reading)

PG&E tries to relax nuclear safety fears

Written on 12 Apr, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 31 comments

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. has succumbed to public anxiety following the Japanese nuclear disaster by asking the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to hold off on renewing its licenses of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant until it completes more advanced... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles lenders arrested for fraud and embezzlement

Written on 8 Apr, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 44 comments

Real Property Lenders (RPL) of Paso Robles principals Rod Jarmin and Tammy Jordan were arrested this week for seven counts of fraud and embezzlement in connection with a scheme that allegedly swindled more than 700 investors out of $30 million. Jarmin,... (Continue reading)

Ironman eyes San Luis Obispo County

Written on 6 Apr, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

Ironman, one of the world’s most renowned and challenging triathlon events, could make its mark on the Central Coast, and pump its iron fist in the form of an economic impact that could amount to several million dollars. Real estate developer... (Continue reading)

Hate speech vandalism in Arroyo Grande

Written on 4 Apr, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 27 comments

Vandals broke into Mesa Middle School in Arroyo Grande over the weekend and covered classroom whiteboards in anti-black and Jewish graffiti, according to the San Luis Obispo Sheriff's department. Statements such as white power, fuck niggers and Jews alongside swastikas were... (Continue reading)