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State probe casts a shadow on new San Luis Obispo mayor

Written on 6 Jan, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 94 comments

A three-year state investigation into the funneling of cash and gifts to the campaigns to stop Ernie Dalidio’s proposal to develop his San Luis Obispo farmland has revealed that the city’s newly elected mayor, Jan Marx, was part of the... (Continue reading)

Diablo Power Plant open house, event photos

Written on 4 Jan, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 2 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 on December 16. “For more than 25... (Continue reading)

Aggressive marijuana busts prompt protests

Written on 2 Jan, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 114 comments

Medical marijuana advocates plan to protest against what they claim were aggressive and uncalled for raids on local cannabis delivery services at a rally planned for Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 a.m., in front of the San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)

Under-reporting suspected in South County sewage spill

Written on 24 Dec, 2010 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

Officials at the San Luis Obispo South County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) allegedly under-reported the amount of raw sewage recently spilled during heavy December rainstorms in an effort to protect an agency already being accused of firing whistleblowers. County public health officials... (Continue reading)

SLO NightWriters holiday party, event photos

Written on 21 Dec, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | No comments

It was a party, a musical, and a fundraiser for Toys for Tots as Slo NightWriters held their annual holiday party at KCBX in San Luis Obispo on December 14. Find local events as well as movie show times at... (Continue reading)

Support Karen Velie

Written on 20 Dec, 2010 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 47 comments

If you’re a regular reader of CalCoastNews, then you probably know that Karen Velie is in the process of being sued. If you don’t know, then check this out. As I write this, a process server is on a countywide... (Continue reading)

Kelly Gearhart’s personal fall from grace

Written on 18 Dec, 2010 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 98 comments

The political and financial powerbrokers of San Luis Obispo County might never have heard of Kelly Gearhart if he hadn’t decided to take advantage of family members, including his own father, to power his way to the top ranks of... (Continue reading)

Former engineering dean sues Cal Poly and Karen Velie

Written on 15 Dec, 2010 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 67 comments

A former Cal Poly dean of the College of Engineering has filed a lengthy lawsuit naming the California State University Board of Trustees, Cal Poly, journalist Karen Velie, and others, citing a dozen allegations including racial and religious discrimination, defamation... (Continue reading)

Endeavour Education Center and NASA Educator Resource Center move, photos

Written on 14 Dec, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | No comments

The Endeavour Education Center and the Central Coast’s only NASA Educator Resource Center, are now located at Vandenberg Middle School of the Lompoc Unified School District. Endeavour, an education non-profit dedicated to advancing STEM education within our K-12 schools, was... (Continue reading)

Softec Buckboards and Robotics, event photos

Written on 12 Dec, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | No comments

Softec, a Central Coast software and technology association, held its annual buckboards and robotics program at Ventana Grill in Shell Beach on Dec. 8. Robotics teams and speakers from local high schools displayed their robots. Softec donated $3,900 to the... (Continue reading)