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Gail Wilcox lands a new job

Written on 12 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 19 comments

Former Assistant County Administrator Gail Wilcox, who was fired last year by the county board of supervisors, has landed a new position. [Tribune]. Wilcox is being retained by the San Luis Obispo County Employees Association (SLOCEA) on a contract basis... (Continue reading)

The Big Kahuna lands at KSTT 101.3 FM

Written on 2 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 8 comments

In a major shake-up on the local FM dial, radio personality Steve Marchese, known to Central Coast listeners as the “Big Kahuna”, joins KSTT 101.3, starting Friday morning. Marchese replaces Bill Pesso, who was let go by El Dorado Broadcasters... (Continue reading)

More changes at the Tribune

Written on 6 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

Veteran San Luis Obispo reporter Sally Connell will leave The Tribune later this month to return to freelance writing and to pursue a book project. [SLO Chamber e-Insider] Connell covered San Luis Obispo City Hall and education for the paper. Prior... (Continue reading)

Wilcox’s Mr. X unveiled

Written on 28 Jul, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The much-anticipated County investigative report reveals Gail Wilcox was terminated due to an affair with the married Executive Director of the Deputy Deputy’s association Tony Perry. The brief relationship coincided with the early 2009 negotiations between the County and... (Continue reading)

Wilcox’s person X still a mystery

Written on 27 Jul, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

Attorneys continued to battle over the release of the investigation report that led to the firing of Assistant County Administrator Gail Wilcox in court earlier today. Judge Barry LaBarbera said he needed time to read the report before moving forword with... (Continue reading)

Blackburn plans to view things through a lens

Written on 9 Jun, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

Dan Blackburn, co-editor and co-founder with Karen Velie of CalCoastNews.com, is moving on. Blackburn’s Central Coast News Agency (CCNA), which he formed in 2005, will concentrate on video production with emphasis on local and state issues of special significance. He will... (Continue reading)

Erstwhile Trib publisher Visci new Cal Poly veep

Written on 27 Feb, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By THE EDITORS Former Tribune publisher Chip Visci becomes an early beneficiary of a passed state budget by bagging a job at Cal Poly as associate vice president for strategic communications. Visci, 55, worked as a reporter and editor and Knight Ridder... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly Provost reassigned?

Written on 30 Sep, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

Cal Poly President Warren Baker announced that a Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost has been reassigned, on Monday. ... (Continue reading)

State agency lifts Hurst Financial’s permit

Written on 21 Jul, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By THE EDITORS A variety of accusations were filed today by the state Department of Corporations against Atascadero lender Hurst Financial and its owner, James Miller, and the agency has revoked Hurst’s permit to sell securities. Miller is one of several San... (Continue reading)

Estate Financial evaluator appointed

Written on 16 Jun, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 32 comments

San Luis Obispo Superior Court Judge Barry T. LaBarbera Monday initiated a complete evaluation of the books of Estate Financial Inc. (EFI) mortgage fund. LaBarbera appointed Hanno Powell -- an attorney from Fresno experienced in receiverships -- to look into EFI’s... (Continue reading)