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SLO Tribune accuses Grover Beach candidate of fraud

Written on 2 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE Less than a week before the election, the SLO Tribune published both a news article and an editorial accusing Grover Beach mayoral candidate Debbie Peterson of fraud alleging she illicitly applied for discounts on her water bill.... (Continue reading)

Why I’m voting for Debbie Peterson for Grover Beach

Written on 28 Oct, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 25 comments

OPINION by HEIDI BOATMAN We moved to Grover Beach in 2005 and fell in love with this friendly beach community. I had the honor of serving on the Parks and Recreation Committee working with Debbie Peterson as mayor. I admired... (Continue reading)

Repossessed auto leads to Grover Beach man’s arrest

Written on 23 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A repossessed auto led to the arrest of a 36 year old Grover Beach man on multiple firearm related charges on Tuesday. Shortly after Eric Covault’s auto was repossessed, law enforcement learned the vehicle contained a ghost... (Continue reading)

Voting for Grover Beach city clerk headed to the ballot

Written on 19 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach voters will decide in 2024 whether or not residents elect their city clerk in the future. Members of a citizen’s group, GroverH2O, collected 783 signatures in an attempt to make the city clerk an elected... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys recreational vehicle in Grover Beach

Written on 8 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed a recreational vehicle parked in Grover Beach on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after 12:30 p.m., a caller reported an RV burning on Brighton Avenue near the corner of 10th Street. Firefighters arrived to find the... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach wins Golden Fleece Award

Written on 16 Sep, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

Statement from Central Coast Taxpayers Association Today, the Central Coast Taxpayers Association (CCTA), the taxpayer watchdog of the Central Coast of California and San Luis Obispo County, announced its dual awards for 2023. Each year, CCTA awards its Golden Fleece... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach delays raising city manager’s salary

Written on 8 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid allegations a plan to increase City Manager Matthew Bronson’s salary by 10% over nearly two years violates the Brown Act, the Grover Beach City Council voted on Wednesday to discuss his proposed raises at a future... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach management seeking large raises

Written on 7 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE After Grover Beach officials agreed to provide police officers a 10% increase in pay over nearly two years, city management is seeking the same salary increase. At a special meeting on Wednesday, the Grover Beach City Council... (Continue reading)

Recall of Grover Beach City Council member headed to the ballot

Written on 17 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach voters will decide in November whether or not to recall Councilman Daniel Rushing. Former mayor Debbie Peterson announced Wednesday that City Clerk Wendi Sims certified the petition to recall Rushing. Late last month, a group... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police issue nine $1,000 citations for illegal fireworks

Written on 6 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Grover Beach police officers issued nine $1,000 citations for illegal fireworks use during July 4th festivities. On Thursday night, officers worked to contact individuals who lit illegal fireworks in the city of Grover Beach. With assistance from... (Continue reading)