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Lawsuit exposes former Mindbody CEO’s tainted deal

Written on 3 Apr, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Delaware court ordered former Mindbody CEO Rick Stollmeyer and Vista Capital in March to pay approximately $48 million because of Stollmeyer’s breach of his fiduciary duties to Mindbody shareholders during the sale of the then-publicly owned... (Continue reading)

Employee flees senior care facility, fears it is haunted

Written on 29 Mar, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE Afraid the building is haunted, the only employee on duty at a senior living facility in San Luis Obispo fled leaving residents unattended because she was afraid to be alone in the “haunted” senior care home, the... (Continue reading)

Helios Dayspring released from federal prison

Written on 27 Mar, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 25 comments

By KAREN VELIE Federal officials released San Luis Obispo County marijuana mogul Helios Dayspring from federal prison last week and placed him in either home confinement or a halfway house, according to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons. Dayspring is currently... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisors vote for new redistricting map

Written on 26 Mar, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE After garnering a majority on the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, the board voted Tuesday to settle a lawsuit filed by supporters of two supervisors. The county board agreed to toss the existing map, consider... (Continue reading)

How did San Simeon run out of water during a rain storm?

Written on 24 Mar, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid pounding rains, San Simeon Community Services District staff asked residents to curtail their water usage because of a water “quantity” issue. By quantity, district officials were referring to a lack of clean water. Working to have... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles candidates split on social justice, discipline

Written on 23 Mar, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE The two candidates for a seat on the Paso Robles school board discussed social justice, safety, discipline and student proficiency in math and English during a candidate forum on Wednesday. Kenny Enney is a retired Marine Corp... (Continue reading)

SLO County moves forward on changing campaign donation limits

Written on 21 Mar, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 25 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 on Tuesday to move forward with further discussions on rescinding a 2020 ordinance that sets campaign contribution limits at $25,000, as part of the consent agenda. In... (Continue reading)

SLO County Administrative Officer Wade Horton resigns

Written on 21 Mar, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 25 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Administrative Officer Wade Horton resigned amid an evaluation request, County Counsel Rita Neal announced following a Board of Supervisor closed session on Tuesday. Horton agreed to lead the county until May 1. A... (Continue reading)

Fire leads to arrest of wanted man in Santa Margarita

Written on 17 Mar, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE and RICHARD BASTIAN Fire burned a home, a wanted man was arrested and another suspect escaped during an action-filled Friday morning in Santa Margarita. Shortly after 7 a.m., a caller reported a fire at a home on... (Continue reading)

Friends of Oceano Dunes wins another victory against Coastal Commission

Written on 16 Mar, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE Friends of the Oceano Dunes won another contentious legal battle against the California Coastal Commission on Wednesday. A judge denied the state’s motion for summary judgement in a quiet title lawsuit. In an attempt to have portions... (Continue reading)