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Is Cal Poly ignoring endowments?

Written on 27 Feb, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 30 comments

At a time when the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo is mired in as much as a $1-million operating budget deficit, the popular college, which attracts more than its share of generous donations,... (Continue reading)

On call contracts: physician convenience trumps patient care?

Written on 23 Feb, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 22 comments

Based on a dozen interviews and other material, CalCoastNews has learned that numerous local physicians are threatening patient care in San Luis Obispo County by not showing for emergencies even though they’re paid to be “on call” at local medical... (Continue reading)

Police take 30 hours to respond to 911 call

Written on 16 Feb, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 97 comments

On Feb. 11, the owner of K-Jon’s Fine Jewelers called 911 requesting law enforcement's help with a man who was harassing a female customer. Atascadero Police failed to respond. Shortly after 10 a.m., a man reeking of alcohol approached the female... (Continue reading)

Capleton concert canceled over hate lyrics

Written on 14 Feb, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 21 comments

Capleton’s concert at Downtown Brewing Company on Feb. 17 has been canceled. The club's management and the show's promoter, Numbskull Productions, said in an e-mail on Feb. 14 to the Gay and Lesbian Alliance of the Central Coast (GALA) that... (Continue reading)

Scandal plagued school superintendent replaced

Written on 12 Feb, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

Superintendent Dean Smith has been replaced, at least temporarily, following a school board meeting, in which San Miguel Joint Union School District board members reviewed the results of an investigation that delved into issues about Smith’s relationship with a teenage... (Continue reading)

Gay and Lesbian Alliance to protest “hate” singer

Written on 11 Feb, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 49 comments

The Gay and Lesbian Alliance of the Central Coast (GALA) plans to protest the appearance of a Raggae singer known as “Capleton” because of his violent hate lyrics toward gays. Capleton is scheduled to play at the San Luis Obispo Downtown... (Continue reading)

Dalidio accused of funding farmers’ association

Written on 7 Feb, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

An e-mail distributed by the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce incorrectly claims that rancher Ernie Dalidi funded a recent controversial San Luis Obispo County Farmers’ Market Association’s advertising campaign. This has created a political firestorm over who is behind... (Continue reading)

Cardiology monopoly: a lucrative game

Written on 3 Feb, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 102 comments

Second in a series: Profit share versus patient care on the Central Coast On Jan. 20, Barbara Williams, a retired civilian Army nurse who was born and raised on the Central Coast, went to French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis... (Continue reading)

Superintendent skips class to spend time with teenage girlfriend

Written on 1 Feb, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 41 comments

Last week, taxpayers paid for the San Miguel Joint Union School District superintendent to attend a symposium in Monterey. However, Supt. Dean Smith apparently skipped some of the meetings to spend time with a teenager with whom he is allegedly... (Continue reading)

Are patients dying while hospitals battle over profits?

Written on 28 Jan, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 45 comments

While San Luis Obispo County hospitals are devoting major marketing dollars to the battle over who is in the best position to treat trauma cases, people with major life-threatening injuries may not be getting the critical care they need, when... (Continue reading)