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Top SLO County stories in 2023: bribery arrest county upheaval

Written on 29 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE To say 2023 was an eventful year in San Luis Obispo County would be an understatement. The top stories of 2023 include the arrest of a local developer who bribed a county supervisor, the ousting of two... (Continue reading)

New California laws you need to know in 2024

Written on 28 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 35 comments

By KAREN VELIE A large number of new laws, passed during the latest legislative session, will impact employers, renters and other Californians in 2024. These include laws to boost the minimum wage, assist renters and provide subsidies for low income... (Continue reading)

High-stakes airport contract stayed because of poor communications

Written on 27 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE In a joint meeting with the Airport Commission last week, the Paso Robles City Council decided to delay the procurement process for a highly lucrative contract to operate concessions at the Paso Robles Municipal Airport because staff... (Continue reading)

Court records reveal Cal Poly students’ campus shootings

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

By KAREN VELIE The two 19-year-old Cal Poly San Luis Obispo students arrested for having a cache of weapons in their dorms allegedly shot their guns on campus four times while joking about shooting someone, according to court records. Cal... (Continue reading)

With feds on his tail, SLO developer Wright allegedly started new scam

Written on 21 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE While under a federal investigation into bribery and civil allegations of fraud, San Luis Obispo County developer Ryan Wright allegedly executed a scheme to defraud investors through a development project in Texas, according to a superseding indictment... (Continue reading)

Belsher, Wright’s legal woes reveal justice system theater

Written on 19 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The ongoing legal battles of San Luis Obispo County developers John Belsher and Ryan Wright reveal a multitude of ethical lapses, including ordering witnesses not to comply with subpoenas and allegedly suborning perjury. Belsher and his business... (Continue reading)

Another SLO High School teacher accused of misconduct

Written on 17 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 25 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo High School math teacher was recently placed on administrative leave amid allegations he sent inappropriate text messages to a student, sources said. Several students informed school staff that Ethan McSwain had allegedly “engaged... (Continue reading)

Misinformation fuels discord over Paso Robles school closure

Written on 15 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Parents and students implored committee members not to shut down Winifred Pifer Elementary School in Paso Robles during a meeting on Thursday night. Concerns school officials said were based on rumors and not fact. In August, Paso... (Continue reading)

Officials vote to extend life of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

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

By KAREN VELIE California energy regulators voted Thursday to allow Diablo Canyon nuclear plant in Avila Beach to continue producing energy through 2030. After agreeing to shut down the nuclear power plant in 2025, PG&E received backing from both federal... (Continue reading)

Protest fails, Grover Beach to raise water rates 112%

Written on 12 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following a combative hearing on Monday, the Grover Beach City Council voted 3-2 to raise water and sewer rates by 112% over four years, with council members Robert Robert and Clint Weirick dissenting. During public comment, more... (Continue reading)