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California says pay up

Written on 20 Apr, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 21 comments

California is trying to shame 250 businesses and people into paying their delinquent taxes, including two individuals from the Central Coast who combined owe more than $1.1 million. As part of its collection tactic, the state posted its annual list last... (Continue reading)

Oceano facing insolvency

Written on 19 Apr, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 64 comments

Oceano district leaders are grappling with possible solutions to ward off the looming threat of insolvency. Oceano Community Services District (OCSD) general manager, Raffaele Montemurro, says the solution to the district’s financial problems is a combination of selling water rights, procuring... (Continue reading)

Diablo Canyon open house, event photos

Written on 15 Apr, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | No comments

An open house that provided attendees a chance to learn more about the Diablo Power Plant was hosted by Pacific Gas and Electric Company at its Energy Education Center in San Luis Obispo. If you would like to buy a... (Continue reading)

Science Night at Allan Hancock, event photos

Written on 15 Apr, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | No comments

Young and old, over 650 people were excited to see, touch, and hear fascinating scientific and engineering principles in action at Science Night at Hancock College on April 8. Dr. Robert Jorstad embraced the learn-by-doing paradigm by having his science... (Continue reading)

Oceano manager’s history of mismanagement

Written on 12 Apr, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 67 comments

Amid allegations of mismanagement, some former Oceano Community Service District (OCSD) directors question how similar problems from General Manager Raffaele Montemurro’s past were not disclosed in a background check performed shortly before his hiring in 2009. During Montemurro’s two-year stint as... (Continue reading)

PG&E tries to relax nuclear safety fears

Written on 12 Apr, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 31 comments

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. has succumbed to public anxiety following the Japanese nuclear disaster by asking the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to hold off on renewing its licenses of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant until it completes more advanced... (Continue reading)

YMCA health conference at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

Written on 9 Apr, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | No comments

Last week, the YMCA held a press confrence at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center In San Luis Obispo to promote healthy habits for children and adults. As a community service organization, the San Luis Obispo County YMCA cares about your... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles lenders arrested for fraud and embezzlement

Written on 8 Apr, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 44 comments

Real Property Lenders (RPL) of Paso Robles principals Rod Jarmin and Tammy Jordan were arrested this week for seven counts of fraud and embezzlement in connection with a scheme that allegedly swindled more than 700 investors out of $30 million. Jarmin,... (Continue reading)

Ironman eyes San Luis Obispo County

Written on 6 Apr, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

Ironman, one of the world’s most renowned and challenging triathlon events, could make its mark on the Central Coast, and pump its iron fist in the form of an economic impact that could amount to several million dollars. Real estate developer... (Continue reading)

Evy Cole Book signing and reading at SLO Down Pub

Written on 5 Apr, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | No comments

Evy Cole’s gone and done it. She’s published a whole book of poems called “From a Train Window.” On March 27, she signed books and read to a crowd at SLO Down Pub in Arroyo Grande. If you would like... (Continue reading)