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Attorneys for BLM protesters take another swipe at SLO County prosecutors

Written on 1 Mar, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

CORRECTION: Judge Rita Federman has taken over the cases from Judge Matt Guerrero. By KAREN VELIE Attorneys for two San Luis Obispo Black Lives Matter protesters are asking the court to hold prosecutors in contempt of court for allegedly withholding... (Continue reading)

Port San Luis Harbor commissioner refuses to sign reprimand

Written on 25 Feb, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE During a contentious Port San Luis Harbor District board meeting on Tuesday, commissioners voted 3-2 to reprimand Commissioner Bob Vessely for allegedly violating the Brown Act by emailing confidential closed session information through his public email. District... (Continue reading)

If others do it too, why was a Pismo Beach official censured?

Written on 23 Feb, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Using the others do it too excuse, the only public speaker during last week’s censure of Pismo Beach Councilwoman Marcia Guthrie, argued against the public lambaste claiming others on the council also violate the law. Susan Testa... (Continue reading)

Port San Luis commissioner under fire for violating the Brown Act

Written on 22 Feb, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE Port San Luis Harbor District Commissioner Bob Vessely is facing a public reprimand at Tuesday’s board meeting for providing confidential documents to a third party in violation of the Brown Act. After participating in a Feb. 9... (Continue reading)

Friends of the Oceano Dunes wins another legal battle against regulators

Written on 20 Feb, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Another contentious legal battle ended Friday with a Sacramento County Superior Court judge ruling in favor of Friends of the Oceano Dunes. The judge determined the California Department of Parks and Recreation violated the California Public Records... (Continue reading)

SLO County IWMA repeal of polystyrene ban spurs political fight

Written on 18 Feb, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 22 comments

By KAREN VELIE Divided along party lines, the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) took the first step to repeal a countywide ban on polystyrene. The repeal requires a second vote, scheduled for March 3, for ratification.... (Continue reading)

Cambria settles lawsuit against developer for $1.75 million

Written on 16 Feb, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE After years of issues with their water treatment plant, the Cambria Community Services District settled for $1.75 million with the engineering firm CDM Smith which designed and build the facility and the evaporation pond that was later... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach Councilwoman Guthrie faces censure over building project

Written on 16 Feb, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach Councilwoman Marcia Guthrie is facing censure at Tuesday’s city council meeting after she reportedly violated the Brown Act and ethics rules. Guthrie shared information from a closed session of the city council with applicants for... (Continue reading)

Two San Luis Obispo police officers on paid administrative leave

Written on 14 Feb, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department has placed two officers on paid administrative leave over the past three months. Law enforcement officers are routinely put on leave during investigations into potential wrongdoing. Officer Blake Etherton has been... (Continue reading)

California fast tracking cannabis business licenses for refugees

Written on 10 Feb, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 34 comments

By KAREN VELIE As part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to support diversity, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control is expediting marijuana business licenses for refugees and asylum seekers, while some citizens spend years navigating the bureaucratic system. Signed by... (Continue reading)