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Hertel claims as many as 300 bank accounts

Written on 5 Aug, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

Ronald Hertel, the local developer forced into bankruptcy by creditors, testified that he has as many as 300 personal bank accounts, though he is not quite sure. During his testimony last week, Hertel said he was unable to explain money transfers... (Continue reading)

Wilcox’s Mr. X unveiled

Written on 5 Aug, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The much-anticipated County investigative report reveals Gail Wilcox was terminated due to an affair with the married Executive Director of the Deputy Deputy’s association Tony Perry. The brief relationship coincided with the early 2009 negotiations between the... (Continue reading)

Appellate court throws out Dalidio ruling

Written on 4 Aug, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A state appellate court ruling Tuesday paved the way for Ernie Dalidio’s proposed multi-faceted plan to develop his land and, at the same time, gave him the option of refilling a RICO lawsuit against the San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

City officials paved Gearhart’s path of destruction

Written on 3 Aug, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE As developer Kelly Gearhart worked to build more than 400 new homes in the Atascadero area, city inspectors and others were apparently looking the other way, allowing Gearhart to avoid paying city fees due to falsified and unfinished... (Continue reading)

Pulitzer prize-winning journalist George Ramos joins CalCoastNews

Written on 1 Aug, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

George Ramos, three time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former bureau chief with the Los Angeles Times, has joined CalCoastNews. Ramos, former chair of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s Journalism Department, continues to teach reporting and editing classes as a tenured professor... (Continue reading)

County sex scandal reveals misdeeds

Written on 29 Jul, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE In addition to detailing the improper relationship Gail Wilcox engaged in with a sheriff union negotiator, the recently released investigative report commissioned by the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors unveils how government leaders conspired to hide... (Continue reading)

Wilcox’s Mr. X unveiled

Written on 28 Jul, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The much-anticipated County investigative report reveals Gail Wilcox was terminated due to an affair with the married Executive Director of the Deputy Deputy’s association Tony Perry. The brief relationship coincided with the early 2009 negotiations between the County and... (Continue reading)

Wilcox’s person X still a mystery

Written on 27 Jul, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

Attorneys continued to battle over the release of the investigation report that led to the firing of Assistant County Administrator Gail Wilcox in court earlier today. Judge Barry LaBarbera said he needed time to read the report before moving forword with... (Continue reading)

State investigation of public works scandal nearing end

Written on 22 Jul, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE (EDITORS' NOTE: Following CalCoastNews’ continuing investigations into the alleged theft of public funds by county workers, concerned employees have come forward with allegations that millions in public monies have been stolen and threats of retaliation repeated.) State investigators continue... (Continue reading)

Wilcox to fight release of investigation report

Written on 21 Jul, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

Attorney David Warren announced he plans to apply for an order to block all or part of the investigative report that led supervisors to terminate Assistant Administrative Officer Gail Wilcox, according to County Counsel Warren Jensen. Findings from the investigation resulted... (Continue reading)