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Berkeley can’t enforce natural gas ban, and neither can SLO

Written on 6 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 27 comments

By KAREN VELIE Berkeley can’t enforce its natural gas ban, and neither can San Luis Obispo or more than a dozen other cities in California. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Jan. 2 declined a full court review of... (Continue reading)

Giant waves and fencing trap campers at Oceano Dunes, video

Written on 4 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE As giant waves pounded the coast on Dec. 28, metal fencing trapped dozens of campers at the Oceano Dunes. One woman, who was smashed between a vehicle and the fencing, sustained bruising over much of her body.... (Continue reading)

Group now collecting signatures to recall SLO County Supervisor Gibson

Written on 3 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 32 comments

By KAREN VELIE The race is on in the effort to recall San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson. County official approved a recall petition on Jan. 2. The Committee to Support the Recall of Supervisor Bruce Gibson now has... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisor Hill, Wright and Belsher conspired to obstruct justice

Written on 1 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill, and developers Ryan Wright and John Belsher conspired to obstruct justice, a practice the developers allegedly continued after Hill committed suicide, according to recently released court records. Wright, Belsher and... (Continue reading)

Top SLO County stories in 2023: bribery arrest county upheaval

Written on 29 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE To say 2023 was an eventful year in San Luis Obispo County would be an understatement. The top stories of 2023 include the arrest of a local developer who bribed a county supervisor, the ousting of two... (Continue reading)

New California laws you need to know in 2024

Written on 28 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 35 comments

By KAREN VELIE A large number of new laws, passed during the latest legislative session, will impact employers, renters and other Californians in 2024. These include laws to boost the minimum wage, assist renters and provide subsidies for low income... (Continue reading)

High-stakes airport contract stayed because of poor communications

Written on 27 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE In a joint meeting with the Airport Commission last week, the Paso Robles City Council decided to delay the procurement process for a highly lucrative contract to operate concessions at the Paso Robles Municipal Airport because staff... (Continue reading)

Court records reveal Cal Poly students’ campus shootings

Written on 25 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE The two 19-year-old Cal Poly San Luis Obispo students arrested for having a cache of weapons in their dorms allegedly shot their guns on campus four times while joking about shooting someone, according to court records. Cal... (Continue reading)

With feds on his tail, SLO developer Wright allegedly started new scam

Written on 21 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE While under a federal investigation into bribery and civil allegations of fraud, San Luis Obispo County developer Ryan Wright allegedly executed a scheme to defraud investors through a development project in Texas, according to a superseding indictment... (Continue reading)

Belsher, Wright’s legal woes reveal justice system theater

Written on 19 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The ongoing legal battles of San Luis Obispo County developers John Belsher and Ryan Wright reveal a multitude of ethical lapses, including ordering witnesses not to comply with subpoenas and allegedly suborning perjury. Belsher and his business... (Continue reading)