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Gearhart’s $28 million Paso project imperiled

Written on 29 Apr, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN and KAREN VELIE It’s only a few second’s drive time between the weathered plywood sign on Paso Robles' Jardine Road announcing the imminent approach of “Vista del Hombre,” and its equally unimpressive, unmarked entrance, but that brief moment... (Continue reading)

COMMENTARY: Bugs on the wall in City Hall

Written on 7 Apr, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 22 comments

By KAREN VELIE and DANIEL BLACKBURN There’s a tight clamp on information coming out of Atascadero City Hall, what with the FBI hanging out and all, so it’s been tough to get information out of those hallowed confines, stuff like this….... (Continue reading)

Civil rights violation will cost ASH (and you) a grand

Written on 19 Feb, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

Two Atascadero State Hospital employees violated a patient’s Constitutional rights in 2004, a federal judge ruled in December. ... (Continue reading)

FBI launches Atascadero City Hall investigation

Written on 15 Feb, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

2/15/2008 Federal investigators will probe activities at Atascadero City Hall, according to City Attorney Brian Pierik. Pierik issued an unusual press release late today revealing... (Continue reading)

A timeline for every agenda

Written on 11 Feb, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

Atascadero City Manager Wade McKinney will tell the city council Tuesday that federal reconstruction funds for the city’s youth center were acquired through appropriate means. ... (Continue reading)

WEEKEND BULLETIN: Secret probe eyes Atascadero cop ..discrimination..

Written on 10 Feb, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

An internal investigation has been launched by top level Atascadero officials into complaints made by male officers in the city’s police department... (Continue reading)

More underhanded tactics?

Written on 29 Jan, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

It could get ugly. Wal-Mart opponents will try tonight to derail Atascadero City Manager Wade McKinney’s plan to retain an “unbiased” consultant with unmistakable ties to the retail giant.... (Continue reading)

Mayor Brennler will ask for Attorney General probe

Written on 25 Jan, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

Atascadero Mayor Mike Brennler said Friday night he will ask state investigators to probe allegations that some city officials may have knowingly submitted false data to secure Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reconstruction funds for a youth center.... (Continue reading)

Wade’s One-Fingered Salute

Written on 18 Jan, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | No comments

Seeking to soothe the public psyche about collusion and pollution at the youth center, Atascadero City ... (Continue reading)

No one is certain if youth center land is safe for kids

Written on 17 Jan, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

Last week, UncoveredSLO.com reported on misappropriation of FEMA funds by Atascadero city officials to build a replacement youth center on land containing significant levels of toxic pollution.... (Continue reading)