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Paso Robles ‘mole’ interests prosecutors

Written on 5 Apr, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 66 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN Members of the Paso Robles Police Officers Association (PRPOA) discussed ongoing contract negotiations for several hours the night of Nov. 9, 2011, unaware that at least one city spy sat among them. With the resulting inside information... (Continue reading)

“Online rumors” caused chief’s departure?

Written on 28 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 98 comments

Two Paso Robles city council members have penned a “viewpoint” in The Tribune shoveling praise on fallen police chief Lisa Solomon, slamming county residents who have commented on her public behavior and sexual conduct, and criticizing news reports for causing... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles residents challenge chief’s rich deal

Written on 26 Mar, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 70 comments

When the Paso Robles City Council agreed last week to pay Police Chief Lisa Solomon $250,000 for the embattled 46-year-old’s early “retirement,” more questions were raised than answered. Meanwhile, additional details of the city’s first female police chief’s checkered career are... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles needs new beginning

Written on 26 Mar, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 17 comments

OPINION By GARY NEMETH I’m Gary Nemeth,  running for Mayor of Paso Robles because I believe in accountability, integrity, honesty, and trust you the community deserve to expect no less than the best in the leader you hire to represent... (Continue reading)

Missing Paso Robles teen found

Written on 23 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A 13-year-old girl who ran away last weekend has been found safe and returned home to her father in Paso Robles. Paso Robles police working in conjunction with Kern County Sheriff’s deputies discovered Siera Tharp in Ridgecrest at the home... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles teachers’ paychecks slashed

Written on 23 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 30 comments

Teachers in the Paso Robles School District will absorb a big paycheck hit this summer after agreeing to help balance the district’s stressed budget. Teachers’ union president Jim Lynette said a cut of 9.72 percent over the next two years will... (Continue reading)

Clean up Paso Robles

Written on 23 Mar, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 36 comments

OPINION By SALLY REYNOLDS Dear Residents of Paso Robles, My name is Sally Reynolds and I want to help to clean up the city of Paso Robles. I am tired of our town being made a laughing stock to other... (Continue reading)

Police searching for missing Paso Robles teen

Written on 23 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Paso Robles police are looking for a 13-year-old girl who ran away on March 17. Siera Tharp left her father Christopher Tharp a note saying she was running away because of ongoing family disagreements. Police do not suspect foul play,... (Continue reading)

Solomon out as Paso Robles chief

Written on 20 Mar, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 183 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN Lisa Solomon has stepped down as chief of police of Paso Robles following a tumultuous two months of relentless accusations by her own officers of sexual misconduct. An agreement between her and the city calls for payment... (Continue reading)

App to Solomon: Lovely Lisa Meter Maid

Written on 20 Mar, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 44 comments

Paso Robles City Manager Jim App labeled Police Chief Lisa Solomon as "Lovely Lisa Meter Maid” in one of a number of sometimes bizarre emails between top city staff, in which App also identified himself as “P.B.G. phat bald guy.” In... (Continue reading)