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Another SLO High School teacher accused of misconduct

Written on 17 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 25 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo High School math teacher was recently placed on administrative leave amid allegations he sent inappropriate text messages to a student, sources said. Several students informed school staff that Ethan McSwain had allegedly “engaged... (Continue reading)

Misinformation fuels discord over Paso Robles school closure

Written on 15 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Parents and students implored committee members not to shut down Winifred Pifer Elementary School in Paso Robles during a meeting on Thursday night. Concerns school officials said were based on rumors and not fact. In August, Paso... (Continue reading)

Officials vote to extend life of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

Written on 15 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 22 comments

By KAREN VELIE California energy regulators voted Thursday to allow Diablo Canyon nuclear plant in Avila Beach to continue producing energy through 2030. After agreeing to shut down the nuclear power plant in 2025, PG&E received backing from both federal... (Continue reading)

Protest fails, Grover Beach to raise water rates 112%

Written on 12 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following a combative hearing on Monday, the Grover Beach City Council voted 3-2 to raise water and sewer rates by 112% over four years, with council members Robert Robert and Clint Weirick dissenting. During public comment, more... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 11 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. on Dec. 12 at the county building. Under Item 24 on the agenda, the board is scheduled to hear a presentation on the county’s... (Continue reading)

SLO County administrator touched women first week on the job

Written on 10 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 31 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two San Luis Obispo County employees lodged complaints of inappropriate touching against John Nilon four days after he began working as interim administrative officer, according to county documents that detail the alleged misconduct. More than six months... (Continue reading)

Attorney general brief supports lawsuit against Santa Barbara County

Written on 5 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief in Santa Barbara Superior Court last month supporting the plaintiffs in a lawsuit that accuses Santa Barbara County of violating regulations when it awarded itself a contract for... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 4 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. on Dec. 5 at the county building. The agenda includes a discussion, Item 2, about the first quarter of fiscal year 2023-2024 and a... (Continue reading)

California facing a $58 billion revenue shortfall over 2 years

Written on 3 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Legislative Analyst’s Office on Friday announced a projected revenue shortfall of $58 billion over two years. With lower tax revenue and the the impact of recent economic weakness, the state now estimate 2022-23 revenues to... (Continue reading)

SLO County developer facing money laundering and fraud charges

Written on 2 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Federal prosecutors revealed plans this week to file additional charges of wire fraud, bank fraud and access device fraud against San Luis Obispo County developer Ryan Wright, according to a Nov. 27 declaration by Assistant U.S. Attorney... (Continue reading)