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Who’s running for mayor and council seats in SLO County?

Written on 14 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County cities are in line to have competitive mayoral and council races this fall, potentially with the exception of one city that is considering not holding an election. San Luis Obispo has a crowded... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County supervisor accused of sexual misconduct

Written on 13 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 42 comments

By CCN STAFF San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill’s administrative assistant accused the supervisor of sexual misconduct shortly before he committed suicide on Aug. 6, according to multiple sources aware of the allegations. Nicole Nix took over as Hill’s... (Continue reading)

Civil rights attorney threatens SLO County district attorney

Written on 12 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 83 comments

By KAREN VELIE A civil rights attorney out of Philadelphia threatened yesterday to bombard San Luis Obispo with protesters if District Attorney Dan Dow does not drop charges against Black Lives Matter organizer Tianna Arata, 20. Attorney Lee Merritt joins... (Continue reading)

San Luis County Counsel seeking 20 percent pay raise

Written on 10 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 48 comments

By KAREN VELIE Less then one week after San Luis Obispo County administrators announced plans to eliminate 28 full-time positions because of a $26.3 million budget shortfall, the Board of Supervisors is set to approve a 21.38 percent increase in... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande mayor accused of threatening staffer, opponent

Written on 9 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

By CCN STAFF A former city manager and a resident considering a run for mayor both recently accused Arroyo Grande Mayor Caren Ray Russom of intimidation and making threats. Shortly before former Arroyo Grande Manager James Bergman resigned on April... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor Adam Hill dead, suspected suicide

Written on 6 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 50 comments

Clarification: Sources are now saying while it appears Supervisor Adam Hill killed himself, he did not use a gun. San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill was found dead in his home Thursday afternoon. At about 4 p.m., emergency responders... (Continue reading)

SLO police seek eight criminal charges against Tianna Arata

Written on 6 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 33 comments

By CCN STAFF The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking five felony and three misdemeanor charges against a woman who organized a July 21 Black Lives Matter protest that included chasing after cars and detaining the drivers. After conducting... (Continue reading)

Nipomo cannabis growers agree to pay $500,000 for alleged illegal activity

Written on 4 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

Correction: San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Ginger Garrett signed an order giving the court jurisdiction to enforce a $500,000 settlement and the destruction of cannabis. Garrett did not rule on the state’s allegations. By CCN STAFF A San... (Continue reading)

SLO protesters target Giuseppe’s restaurant over political donation

Written on 3 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 63 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Black Lives Matter protesters gathered and chanted outside downtown San Luis Obispo restaurants where people were dining outdoors on Friday, specifically targeting Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant over its past support of Sheriff Ian Parkinson. “Hey hey, ho ho.... (Continue reading)

Coastal Commission loses legal battle to Friends of Oceano Dunes

Written on 1 Aug, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A multiyear contentious legal battle ended Friday with a judge ordering the California Coastal Commission to pay Friends of the Oceano Dunes $252,726 for attorney’s fees and costs. In late 2017, the commission approved a large expansion... (Continue reading)