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San Simeon CSD writes settlement check, it bounces

Written on 26 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Simeon Community Services District staff wrote a $42,500 to a man as part of a settlement for allegedly encroaching on the man’s property, but the check bounced. The man is still waiting to get paid. After... (Continue reading)

Deputies investigating Paso Robles city manager after abuse allegation

Written on 25 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an abuse allegation lodged by a former mayoral candidate against Paso Robles City Manager Ty Lewis. Michael Rivera, a candidate for mayor in 2022, said that Lewis assaulted... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles to continue paid parking program, end free parking

Written on 22 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Paso Robles City Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday to continue the controversial downtown paid parking program while canceling the first two hours of free parking and lowering the hourly rate. During public comment, more than a... (Continue reading)

Defendant accused of trying to disrupt SLO County fraud trial

Written on 21 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Defendant Ryan Wright’s alleged antics led to multiple delays during a civil trial on Monday in Paso Robles, though the judge declined a request to admonish Wright. Wright (formerly known as Ryan Petetit) and his partner John... (Continue reading)

Ryan Wright, John Belsher trial continues on Monday

Written on 19 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following a three-week pause, San Luis Obispo County developers Ryan Wright and John Belsher are scheduled to attend a civil trial on Monday morning in Paso Robles. The lawsuit, filed by Jeff and Debora Chase in 2018,... (Continue reading)

Former SLO County administrator says he was not fired, he resigned

Written on 18 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE Former San Luis Obispo County Administrator John Nilon claims he was not fired, he resigned. Nilon called the SLO County Board of Supervisor’s announcement that they fired him for cause, “a political stunt.” County Counsel Rita Neal... (Continue reading)

SLO County administrator fired amid allegations of sexual harassment

Written on 17 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following a more than two hour special San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting, County Council Rita Neal announced Friday that the board had voted unanimously to fire John Nilon, the county’s interim administrative officer, for... (Continue reading)

Recall of SLO County Supervisor Gibson cancelled, though not over

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

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano on Tuesday canceled the recall Supervisor Bruce Gibson petition after the filers missed a deadline. The Committee to Support the Recall of Supervisor Bruce Gibson plans to file a new... (Continue reading)

SLO County information technology employee suspected of theft

Written on 15 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County employee who works in the Information Technology Department is suspected of running a longtime scam in which he purchased products and then either sold or kept the items for his own use,... (Continue reading)

Former SLO High School student sues over alleged sexual misconduct

Written on 14 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE An 18-year-old woman who attended San Luis Obispo High School is suing the school district and a former teacher, contending that the instructor sexually harassed her and that school administrators knew or should have known that Jeff... (Continue reading)