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San Luis Obispo County developer hit with a $1.3 million judgment

Written on 2 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

Clarification: Judkins accused Belsher and Petetit-Wright of fraudulently leasing out the building at 545 Higuera Street and then collecting more than $250,000 in rent. That claim was later dismissed as part of a settlement agreement. PB Companies was initially the manager... (Continue reading)

California bar takes action against San Luis Obispo attorney

Written on 30 Oct, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE California bar investigators on Oct. 24 filed disciplinary charges against a San Luis Obispo-based attorney whose dishonest and self-serving actions damaged his clients, according to the State Bar of California. Filings served electronically on Monday accuse attorney... (Continue reading)

Prosecutors reveal details of San Luis Obispo County corruption

Written on 13 Oct, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series about developers Ryan Petetit-Wright, John Belsher and the local professionals who assisted in their alleged fraud scheme. CalCoastNews is referring to developer Ryan Petetit, who changed his name to Ryan Wright... (Continue reading)

Belsher’s San Luis Obispo home sold for $600,000 at sheriff’s auction

Written on 17 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Attorney John Belsher’s home in San Luis Obispo sold for $600,000 at a sheriff’s auction on Wednesday to help pay a $3.6 million civil fraud judgement. The five-bedroom home on El Cerrito Street is valued at approximately... (Continue reading)

Belsher loses motion, SLO home to be sold Wednesday at sheriff’s auction

Written on 15 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A judge on Tuesday denied attorney John Belsher’s motion that his children have rights to his former home in San Luis Obispo. Belsher’s home on El Cerrito Street is slated to be sold at a sheriff’s auction... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo attorney accused of obstructing justice

Written on 10 Jun, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

Editor’s note: CalCoastNews is referring to developer Ryan Petetit, who changed his name to Ryan Wright during the case, as Ryan Petetit-Wright. By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo attorney John Belsher is suspected of obstructing justice in the ongoing federal... (Continue reading)

Is San Luis Obispo attorney John Belsher using an alias?

Written on 30 Dec, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 25 comments

Correction: Jodi Belsher legally changed her name to Jody Bernat after moving to Arizona, according to John Belsher. By KAREN VELIE In the latest drama regarding a $3.6 million judgement against San Luis Obispo attorney John Belsher, Belsher and his... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo developer ordered to enter violence treatment program

Written on 17 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Editor’s note: CalCoastNews is referring to developer Ryan Petetit, who changed his name to Ryan Wright during the case, as Ryan Petetit-Wright. By KAREN VELIE After San Luis Obispo County developer Ryan Petetit-Wright is released from his five-year prison term... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County developer sentenced to five years in prison

Written on 12 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

Editor’s note: CalCoastNews is referring to developer Ryan Petetit, who changed his name to Ryan Wright during the case, as Ryan Petetit-Wright. By KAREN VELIE U.S. District Judge Percy Anderson on Tuesday sentenced San Luis Obispo County developer Ryan Petetit-Wright... (Continue reading)

Filing ties San Luis Obispo attorney to bribery scheme

Written on 3 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

Editor’s note: CalCoastNews is referring to developer Ryan Petetit, who changed his name to Ryan Wright during the case, as Ryan Petetit-Wright. By KAREN VELIE In response to San Luis Obispo developer Ryan Petetit-Wright’s plea for a 51-month prison sentence,... (Continue reading)