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Is Paso’s water levy lawful?

Written on 24 Oct, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

Howard Jarvis alliance says no, no, no By DANIEL BLACKBURN An influential statewide taxpayer group views elements of Paso Robles’ proposed water rate increase as unlawful and unconstitutional, and is “strongly” advising city officials to take a different funding path. Findings of the... (Continue reading)

Paso city computer pressed into service to slam citizen

Written on 7 Oct, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

At least one Paso Robles city computer was used to post on this Web site’s blog dozens of derogatory, revealing remarks and private information about a citizen in the aftermath of a recent CalCoastNews commentary on Paso Robles police practices.... (Continue reading)

COMMENTARY: Under Paso Robles’ wild’n’crazy “Big Tint”

Written on 24 Sep, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN and KAREN VELIE A businessman seeking equal justice is learning that tinted vehicle windows, tinted law enforcement, and tinted truth has put him squarely in the path of conflict with Paso Robles’ dancing police chief, Lisa Solomon. Last week,... (Continue reading)

Former Ralph’s Paso manager indicted for strike actions

Written on 19 Sep, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By DANIEL BLACKBURN Craig Totman, a former manager of Paso Robles’ Ralph’s grocery store, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly making false statements to investigators probing the 2003-2004 grocers’ strike. Totman, 55, was one of eight people named... (Continue reading)

COMMENTARY: Girl chief gone wild?

Written on 11 Sep, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE and DANIEL BLACKBURN Lisa Solomon, chief of the Paso Robles Police Department, just loves to dance. But is she dancing with the stars? Or dancing on the bars? Dancing is what she does whenever she’s asked if she thinks there... (Continue reading)

Woman attacked, gang connection alleged

Written on 10 Sep, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN and KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles woman was sexually assaulted shortly after midnight Tuesday in her own front yard by three Hispanic men who shouted racially-charged slurs. The woman, in her mid-20s, was attacked from behind as she parked... (Continue reading)

Paso’s costly water project just a backdoor tax?

Written on 31 Aug, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN A multi-million-dollar Paso Robles water project funded by fattened water rates has pitted two mayoral candidates against one another and the conflict’s outcome could impact North County development for years to come. City officials have decided to saddle water... (Continue reading)

Divorce allows peek between EFI’s sheets

Written on 16 Aug, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN and KAREN VELIE It took an acrimonious divorce and a protracted asset scrap to finally address the big question for investors in Paso Robles’ Estate Financial Inc.: Where did their money go? Now, EFI principal Karen Guth has answered... (Continue reading)

Fencing Paso Wine Festival may risk city deed

Written on 28 Jul, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN A six-foot-high chain link fence erected around the perimeter of Paso Robles City Park for the city's annual Wine Festival appears to contravene a key component of the benefactor’s original deed requirements. Event sponsors and officials, however, say they... (Continue reading)

Fairgoers attacked, allege official cover-up

Written on 26 Jul, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 38 comments

By KAREN VELIE and DANIEL BLACKBURN Three people were assaulted Wednesday night as they exited a shuttle bus after attending a Mid-State Fair concert. The victims contend fair and police officials are downplaying the incident to avoid negative publicity. Following the John... (Continue reading)