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Tim Covello appointed SLO Superior Court Commissioner

Written on 21 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Superior Court judges voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint former Assistant District  Attorney Tim Covello to replace Stephen Sefton. Sefton passed away on Jan. 9 after a brief illness. Because of the untimely death of Sefton,... (Continue reading)

Hill zeroes in on broadcaster Dick Mason

Written on 8 Jan, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 78 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill apparently has selected his next target for his unique brand of vitriol: veteran radio newsman Dick Mason. Mason is set to take over the morning news assignment at KVEC/920 on... (Continue reading)

New chief takes over in SLO

Written on 4 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 22 comments

Deanna Cantrell, San Luis Obispo’s new police chief, begins work in SLO on Monday. Cantrell, 45, was a member of the Mesa, Arizona police department for 21 year. She most recently served as assistance police chief and was in charge... (Continue reading)

Steve Gesell hired by his former boss

Written on 1 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

Ex-San Luis Obispo police chief Steve Gesell has been hired by his former boss. Gesell will become chief in Cottonwood, Arizona on Jan. 20, according to a city press release. Doug Bartosh, the city manager of Cottonwood, formerly served as... (Continue reading)

SLO judge appointed to California appellate court

Written on 24 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

California Governor Jerry Brown has appointed San Luis Obispo Judge Martin Tangeman to a state appellate court. Tangeman, a 62-year-old resident of Cambria, was awarded the role of associate justice of the Second District Court of Appeal, according to a... (Continue reading)

New judge appointed to SLO court

Written on 18 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

California Governor Jerry Brown has placed a new judge on the bench in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. Gayle L. Peron, 60, will become a judge after having served as a commissioner in San Luis Obispo since 2006. Commissioners share... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles city manager to get a $200,000 salary

Written on 18 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

The Paso Robles City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to hire Thomas Frutchey, 65, the current city manager of Pacific Grove in Monterey County. Frutchey will receive a base salary of $201,000. [Paso Robles Daily News] Frutchey will replace City Manager... (Continue reading)

San Luis Harbor District hires former Morro Bay manager

Written on 29 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The Port San Luis harbor commission voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint former Morro Bay city manager Andrea Lueker as the harbor district’s interim general manager. Lueker said she is seeking to become the harbor district’s permanent executive. [New Times] Lueker... (Continue reading)

Steve Gesell seeking work in North Dakota

Written on 14 Aug, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

Former San Luis Obispo police chief Steve Gesell, who was recently forced out of the top cop job in SLO, is pursuing work in North Dakota. [Tribune] Gesell is one of 13 applicants for the position of Fargo police chief, a... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce names new CEO

Written on 29 Jun, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce board has hired Gina Fitzpatrick, a Heritage Oaks Bank branch manager, as its next chief executive officer. Fitzpatrick has been vice president and manager of the Paso Robles branch of Heritage Oaks for the... (Continue reading)