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Recall effort launched to oust SLO County Supervisor Bruce Gibson

Written on 30 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 38 comments

By KAREN VELIE A citizens group launched a recall effort last week to oust San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson. The Committee to Support the Recall of Supervisor Bruce Gibson served the District 2 supervisor a copy of the... (Continue reading)

Central Coast advisor charged with defrauding investors

Written on 29 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Securities and Exchange Commission filed civil charges last week against a Central Coast investment advisor and the wealth management firm she co-founded for allegedly stealing $2.25 million from at least nine elderly female clients. As part... (Continue reading)

Oceano CSD manager resigns amid contentious meeting

Written on 27 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE Only minutes into an Oct. 25 Oceano Community Services District meeting, General Manager Will Clemens announced plans to retire because a change in the makeup of the board has made his job untenable. Clemens is the second... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo gym owner’s excuse falls flat, victim says

Written on 25 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE The owner of a gym in San Luis Obispo where a spy camera was recently discovered hidden in a bathroom claims he was attempting to film a man he suspected of stealing from him, an explanation the... (Continue reading)

SLO developer takes stand over allegations he swindled an investor

Written on 23 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE After five years of legal wrangling, San Luis Obispo-based developer John Belsher is answering questions under oath about what he did with funds from projects he and his partner developed in SLO County. The Jeffrey Chase and... (Continue reading)

Paul Flores’ assailant murdered previous cellmate, the I-5 Strangler

Written on 19 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Jason Budrow,  a prisoner who killed a former cellmate, allegedly attempted to kill Paul Flores in late August at Pleasant Valley State Prison. Flores is serving a 25 to life sentence for the 1996 murder of Kristin... (Continue reading)

SLO County Board of Supervisors rejects resolution supporting Israel

Written on 17 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 37 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday rejected a resolution to show support for Israel and against the Hamas attack that killed more than 1,400 people, with supervisors Jimmy Paulding, Bruce Gibson and Dawn... (Continue reading)

Attorney resigns after contentious Oceano CSD meeting

Written on 16 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following a meeting rife with interruptions and refusals to abide by the Brown Act, the attorney firm representing the Oceano Community Services District resigned on Friday. During a district board meeting on Oct. 11, Director Beverly Suneson... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay City Council votes to raise garbage rates by 38%

Written on 12 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to raise garbage rates by 38.58%. City residents have already seen hikes in water, sewer, gas and electric bills. Morro Bay rate payers had 45 days to send... (Continue reading)

Oceano CSD director slapped with violation for illicit sewer hookup

Written on 10 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE An Oceano Community Services District board member allegedly connected a recreational vehicle to the district’s water and sewer systems without the proper permits and in violation of multiple San Luis Obispo County regulations, according to a Sept.... (Continue reading)