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Light up the Night, event photos
Written on 29 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | One comment
Rebecca Houseman almost lost her life to leukemia twice during the past six years. And now, with the help of the Nipomo Rotary Club and her family, she is working to help others coping with this devastating illness. Last Sunday,... (Continue reading)
Pismo Beach Chamber clams up over missing funds
Written on 28 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 53 comments
The former chief executive officer for the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce is under investigation for allegedly embezzling thousands of dollars from the chamber. Rebecca McMurry left the chamber in May, shortly after the annual Taste of Pismo. There are allegations... (Continue reading)
FPPC to expose Dalidio’s opponents
Written on 27 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 28 comments
The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) plans to publish the names of the controversial San Luis Obispo LLC members who allegedly committed 16 campaign violations in their fight against Ernie Dalidio’s proposed development on the FPPC website. FPPC counsel Sukhi... (Continue reading)
FPPC to level fines against Dalidio’s foes
Written on 24 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 18 comments
The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has determined that the LLC that funded the No on Measure J campaign violated rules in their fight to stop Ernie Dalidio’s proposed San Luis Obispo retail development. On Oct. 14, at a... (Continue reading)
DA investigating Oceano CSD
Written on 23 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 26 comments
The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s office is investigating the auditing and accounting practices of the Oceano Community Service District. “It has come to my attention that the District Attorney is concerned with some auditing and accounting practices here,” said... (Continue reading)
The Central Coast Book and Author Festival, event photos
Written on 23 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | One comment
The Central Coast Book and Author Festival included fascinating author reading and writing workshops and drew book lovers from throughout the county. Proceeds from last Sunday’s Mission Plaza event benefit San Luis Obispo County Libraries. If you would like to... (Continue reading)
Seclusion and restraint practice poses risks, prompts questions
Written on 23 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 10 comments
A week after Cliff Detty’s death at Santa Barbara County’s Psychiatric Health Facility, a short obituary popped up online. Without going into detail, the article described a 46-year-old man who had died at a Santa Barbara hospital the night of... (Continue reading)
Seclusion, restraints and screams marked man’s final hours at psychiatric unit
Written on 22 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 14 comments
After hours of screaming, Cliff Detty wasn’t breathing. His chest lay still beneath the restraint that held it down. His limbs, also strapped down, stopped thrashing. Under the clinical lights of the room in which he was placed for observation,... (Continue reading)
While son struggled with mental illness, father fought his own battle
Written on 21 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 9 comments
Just before 4 a.m., Rich Detty heard a knock. The Santa Maria man opened his front door and was surprised to see a Santa Barbara County sheriff’s deputy standing there. Detty assumed the officer was trying to find his son,... (Continue reading)
Central Coast Writers’ Conference, event photos
Written on 21 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | No comments
The 26th Annual Central Coast Writers’ Conference at Cuesta College was an exciting adventure into the world of accomplished authors, agents and publishers. Keynote speaker Nathan Bransford, an agent based out of San Francisco, helped make this years event the... (Continue reading)