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Judge finds SLO County clerk recorder overcharged for recount

Written on 30 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE A judge ruled Tuesday that the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office overcharged a citizen for a recount of the 2022 county supervisor race between incumbent Bruce Gibson and Dr. Bruce Jones. After Gibson defeated Jones by... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach loses Public Record Act lawsuit

Written on 29 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE A man seeking police officer oaths of office won his public records lawsuit against the City of Pismo Beach last week, in a case over redactions that has already cost taxpayers over $35,000. San Luis Obispo Superior... (Continue reading)

Former Cal Poly ROTC chair pleads guilty to filming teen in dressing room

Written on 27 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Former Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ROTC chair Lt.Col. Jacob Sweatland pleaded guilty to placing a spy camera in a dressing room in Pismo Beach and for conduct unbecoming an officer during his Jan. 22 trial at... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles begrudgingly permits transparency, right to petition

Written on 24 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles city staff loosened the reins on applicants applying for the contract to operate concessions at the Paso Robles Municipal Airport, but only after outside attorneys found their actions violated the California Constitution. Initially, Paso Robles... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly protestors attempt to break into building, start riot – video

Written on 23 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE Eight pro-Palestinian protestors were arrested at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo on Monday after they attempted to break into a building and started a riot. One suspect is charged with snatching an officer’s firearm. Aware of... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly strike over, faculty accepts less than previously offered

Written on 23 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following a one-day strike and months of negotiations, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s faculty union and California State University management reached a tentative agreement on Monday. While faculty members went back to work on Tuesday, it appears... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 22 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. on Jan. 23 at the county building. The county wants money for helping the state meet its offshore wind energy goals. Under Item 31... (Continue reading)

Is Cal Poly asking students to rat out their teachers?

Written on 21 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Even though most of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s faculty is planing to stage a five-day strike, administrators have asked students to “rat out professors” who participate in the strike. Members of the California faculty Association plan... (Continue reading)

Kristin Smarts’ family files wrongful death lawsuit against Cal Poly

Written on 18 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE The family of Kristin Smart filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo for wrongful death, negligence and negligent infliction of emotional distress, according to the suit. Paul Flores murdered Smart during an... (Continue reading)

SLO County waste agency accused of misappropriation of funds, again

Written on 17 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE An employee of San Luis Obispo County’s waste agency resigned after she reported “gross misappropriation of public funds,” which agency staff then attempted to “sweep under the rug,” according to Ivonne Diaz’s Jan. 15 letter of resignation.... (Continue reading)