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Regulators will not take action against Paso Robles mayor

Written on 16 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE California regulators did not have enough information to find Paso Robles Mayor John Hamon violated conflict of interest laws, specifically because he has not voted on contracts at the airport that impact his financial holdings. Shortly after... (Continue reading)

Judge rules Dan Dow can personally prosecute case

Written on 18 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Judge Barry LaBarbera ruled Friday that San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow can personally try a sexual assault case against a Cambria man. [Cal Coast Times] Last month, attorney Ilan Funke-Bilu filed a motion that Dow should be... (Continue reading)

Howell and other Coastal Commissioners facing huge fines

Written on 14 Mar, 2018 in Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

Pismo Beach Councilman Erik Howell could face multiple fines of up to $30,000 each if a San Diego judge rules against him in a California Coastal Commission conflict of interest case. In all, millions of dollars of fines could be... (Continue reading)

Wallace case moved to Santa Maria after Guerrero appointed judge

Written on 10 Jan, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

The felony conflict of interest case against former South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District administrator John Wallace is moving to Santa Maria following the appointment of a controversial attorney to the SLO County bench. Wallace is facing four felony... (Continue reading)

Is free speech a defense against corruption in California?

Written on 9 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The California Supreme Court ruled Monday that votes cast by elected officials constitute protected free speech. In the decision, the state’s high court sided with former city council members who allegedly voted for a garbage hauling contract in exchange for... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles councilman accused of using position for profit

Written on 30 May, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 50 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Paso Robles Councilman John Hamon is accused of violating conflict of interest rules because he participates in government decisions that allegedly impact his business interests and income. Hamon is currently running against three other candidates for the... (Continue reading)

Lompoc school board member voted his wife raises

Written on 24 Mar, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A Lompoc school board member who is married to the district’s special education director voted for pay raises for district administrators. Board member Bill Christen may have to reimburse the district about $26,000. [KSBY] Board President Steve Straight said he... (Continue reading)

Lobbying raises question: Who does Hill work for?

Written on 19 Oct, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 67 comments

Editor’s Note: This is part two in a two-part exclusive series about San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill’s consulting work for a company tied to a prominent developer. Part one, “Supervisor Hill’s 2 jobs raise conflict of interest,” includes... (Continue reading)

FBI agents raid Palm Springs City Hall

Written on 2 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

FBI agents and members of the  Riverside County District Attorney’s Office raided Palm Springs City Hall and the mayor’s home Tuesday as part of a political corruption investigation. No one was arrested, though city staffers were sent home. The investigating... (Continue reading)

Sanitation board shuffle costing ratepayers

Written on 31 Aug, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 26 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN It is often a mystery who will appear behind the dais at the next South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District board meeting, and the shuffling of representatives is coming at a cost to ratepayers. All three... (Continue reading)