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Strike ends, San Luis Obispo County signals fiscal troubles ahead

Written on 14 Dec, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following the first strike in San Luis Obispo County government history, officials are not planning on any further salary negotiations for the current fiscal year. Early next year, the county will discuss increases in pay for the... (Continue reading)

Are striking SLO County workers exaggerating their financial struggles?

Written on 13 Dec, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 33 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A group of striking San Luis Obispo County government workers claimed Tuesday they do not make livable wages, yet many, if not most, of the employees currently on strike collect between $50,000 and $100,000 in annual pay... (Continue reading)

Strike looms in SLO County, what are both sides claiming?

Written on 10 Dec, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 21 comments

Correction: The article initially stated SLOCEA’s demands would cost the county an estimated $2.86 million in the current fiscal year and an estimated $3.94 million in annual ongoing costs. However, those are merely the costs of the pay structure that... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County needs a building moratorium

Written on 10 Dec, 2018 in Featured, Opinion | 25 comments

OPINION by JEFF HORTON Is it just me, or are things starting to look too “city” around here? At this time, I am beginning to lose the idea that it is just me because I hear the same complaints everywhere... (Continue reading)

SLO County libraries and some mental health services to close for employees union strike

Written on 10 Dec, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

All 15 branches of San Luis Obispo County public libraries will close Tuesday through Thursday, while multiple mental health services will also shut their doors or cut their hours of operation as the county’s primary employees union is expected to... (Continue reading)

SLO County mudslides, electric outages and road closures

Written on 29 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Heavy rainfall and wind in San Luis Obispo County resulted in mudslides, downed trees, road closures and power outages Wednesday night and Thursday morning. [Cal Coast Times] Over the last 24 hours, about .5 to 3 inches of rain have... (Continue reading)

SLO County and employee union agree on terms of planned strike

Written on 28 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

If San Luis Obispo County’s primary employees union makes good on its threat to strike, the work stoppage will have to occur between Dec. 11 and Dec. 14, and 160 essential employees will have to sit it out in order... (Continue reading)

Best San Luis Obispo County Black Friday deals

Written on 22 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

For serious bargain hunters, Black Friday is a day to find bargains and get a head start on holiday shopping. Now, many stores are offering deals starting on Thanksgiving. With help from WalletHub, which surveyed nearly 7,000 deals from 35... (Continue reading)

SLO County seeks court order to stop some workers from striking

Written on 22 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

San Luis Obispo County officials filed a complaint against the county’s primary employee union and are requesting that California’s labor relations agency seek a court order to stop public health and safety workers from striking. [Cal Coast Times] On Nov.... (Continue reading)

SLO County employees announce plans to strike

Written on 21 Nov, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

San Luis Obispo County employees are threatening to strike over not receiving pay raises to their liking, and they may do so as soon as December. [Cal Coast Times] On Nov. 16, the San Luis Obispo County Employees’ Association (SLOCEA)... (Continue reading)