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Public speaking now encouraged in SLO County?

Written on 7 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

New chairman of the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Frank Mecham has made changes to board meetings, which include easing restrictions on public participation. At the board’s first regular meeting of 2015, Mecham reorganized the seating alignment of... (Continue reading)

A new county board and a new attitude

Written on 7 Jan, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 22 comments

OPINION By JULIE TACKER Out with the old; in with the new, it’s a new year. Jan. 5 brought a new attitude to San Luis Obispo County government as the District 4 supervisor’s switched places. Caren Ray left the office... (Continue reading)

Mecham to lead board of supervisors

Written on 5 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

A new-look San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, with one fresh face and a new chairman, will take effect Monday around noon. The board will convene at the county government center at 11:55 a.m. for the swearing in of... (Continue reading)

CalCoastNews’ top stories of 2014

Written on 23 Dec, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A late night rendezvous in the Arroyo Grande City Hall led to neighbors battling neighbor’s over the makeup of the Arroyo Grande City Council. Exposure of the coverup commenced the longest-running most contentious story of 2014. Yet... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisors give themselves raises

Written on 17 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 34 comments

The San Luis Obispo County supervisors granted themselves a 5 percent pay raise on Tuesday, increasing their annual salaries by about $4,000 annually. The board of supervisors approved the raises on a 4-1 vote with Supervisor Debbie Arnold dissenting. Arnold... (Continue reading)

Coastal Commission to decide if Cayucos home is built

Written on 10 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

The California Coastal Commission will determine the fate of a proposed beachfront Cayucos house that may or may not be located on a coastal bluff. [Tribune] In 1965, builders created a narrow sloping lot at the end of Studio Drive... (Continue reading)

County supervisors in line for holiday pay raise

Written on 8 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 31 comments

One week after granting themselves $1,000 each from county coffers, San Luis Obispo County supervisors will consider approving a 5 percent boost to their own paychecks. At last week’s board of supervisors meeting, the board voted unanimously to award a... (Continue reading)

Supervisors approve $2.4 million handout to county workers

Written on 3 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 35 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a proposal to give county workers $1,000 each in what is described as a move to offset rising health care costs. Each full-time county worker, including all five supervisors,... (Continue reading)

Taxpayers to fund $2.4 million giveaway to county employees

Written on 30 Nov, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 51 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Supervisors are slated to vote Tuesday on a $2.4 million payment to employees described as an offset to rising health care costs. The proposal comes a week after the board voted to raise... (Continue reading)

Mental health hospital could come to Templeton

Written on 17 Nov, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

A nearly 100-bed mental health hospital may be built Templeton if the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voices approval. [Tribune] Louisiana-based Vizion Health LLC is proposing to build a 96-bed mental health hospital, along with a smaller assisted... (Continue reading)