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Morro Bay Harbor Board weighs alleged misuse of funds

Written on 6 Dec, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 74 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Morro Bay Harbor Advisory Board discussed allegations Thursday that the city misappropriated funds from the outfall lease agreement for the Morro Bay Power Plant. For nearly a decade, owners of the Morro Bay Power Plant have... (Continue reading)

Former Morro Bay attorney takes job in Los Gatos

Written on 3 Dec, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 142 comments

Former Morro Bay city attorney Robert Schultz is moving to Los Gatos to begin working as the Los Gatos city attorney. The Los Gatos Town Council unanimously approved the hiring of Robert Schultz as the new Town Attorney at its... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay councilman says vehicle code not for locals

Written on 29 Nov, 2013 in Featured, Screening Room, Uncovered SLO | 230 comments

Morro Bay Councilman George Leage said last week that only non-locals are prohibited from parking in Morro Bay red zones, according to a video submitted by a resident. Leage, who was standing outside his residence at his family’s sushi restaurant... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay councilman knew apartment not permitted

Written on 26 Nov, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 96 comments

By KAREN VELIE Morro Bay Councilman George Leage said a few days ago that his apartment was either properly permitted or grandfathered in, though he was aware that an application to permit the apartment had been filed in 2011. Leage... (Continue reading)

State commission investigating Morro Bay for misuse of funds

Written on 25 Nov, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 161 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles detailing allegations of misappropriation of funds and questionable lease agreements promoted by Morro Bay officials. The California State Lands Commission is investigating the city of Morro... (Continue reading)

Where does Morro Bay’s George Leage live?

Written on 22 Nov, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 273 comments

By KAREN VELIE and JOSH FRIEDMAN Morro Bay Councilman George Leage does not have a legal residence in Morro Bay; instead he sleeps in an apartment in his family’s sushi restaurant, Off the Hook. Off the Hook is located in... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay council stalls Lueker’s exit

Written on 20 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

The Morro Bay City Council canceled a closed session meeting on the possible termination of City Manager Andrea Lueker just prior to the beginning of the hearing Tuesday. [Tribune] Mayor Jamie Irons said proper noticing of the meeting occurred, but... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay man hit by car

Written on 15 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

A Morro Bay bicyclist was hospitalized with major injuries Thursday night after he was hit by a car on Highway 1. [KSBY] Shortly after 6 p.m., Garry Kolb, 72, entered the 13th Street off-ramp in Morro Bay. Steven McGregor, 37,... (Continue reading)

Power plant closure costing Morro Bay, APCD

Written on 15 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 27 comments

The city of Morro Bay and the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District will lose more than $1 million in combined annual income upon the closure of the Morro Bay Power Plant. [Tribune] Officials with energy company Dynegy,... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay pays city attorney to walk away

Written on 14 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 58 comments

The city of Morro Bay will pay City Attorney Rob Schultz $163,235 to resign from his position. Mayor Jamie Irons had been pushing to fire Schultz since September, but Tuesday the city council agreed to a severance package for Schultz... (Continue reading)