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Bordonaro’s well-placed friends

Written on 29 Mar, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 25 comments

(Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series about San Luis Obispo County Assessor and Republican politico Tom Bordonaro.) Amidst allegations that San Luis Obispo County Assessor Tom Bordonaro has reportedly used his office and his foundation to enrich his... (Continue reading)

County tax assessor’s actions under scrutiny

Written on 22 Mar, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 59 comments

San Luis Obispo County Assessor Tom Bordonaro is arguably the most politically connected officeholder on the Central Coast -- and its most controversial. Bordonaro, 50, of Paso Robles, is a former two-term state assemblyman, failed Congressional candidate, and the current chairman... (Continue reading)

FPPC rejects Crawford complaint

Written on 17 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

The California Fair Political Practices Committee  (FPPC) has rejected a complaint alleging a conflict of interest involving a San Luis Obispo County Parks Commissioner. The complaint, filed by Santa Margarita blogger Ron Crawford, argued that Parks Commissioner Pandora Nash-Karner of... (Continue reading)

Gibson gets a last-minute challenger

Written on 12 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 10 comments

With less than three days before the formal filing deadline, the president of the Los Osos Community Services District has decided to challenge District 2 county supervisor Bruce Gibson’s re-election bid. [Tribune] Marshall Ochylski, 61, who is also a land... (Continue reading)

County unemployment rate at record high

Written on 12 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

San Luis Obispo County’s jobless rate hit a record 10.6 percent in January, up from December’s revised rate of 9.8 percent, the state’s Employment Development Department reported Wednesday. The number of unemployed county residents rose by 1,900 people during the... (Continue reading)

SLO County ranked third most expensive place to live

Written on 28 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

A recent report places San Luis Obispo County third on the list when it comes to being the least affordable place to live in the United States. [SantaMariaTimes] The study, conducted by the National Association of Home Builders, focuses on... (Continue reading)

Gail Wilcox gets $180,000 to settle county lawsuit

Written on 2 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 12 comments

San Luis Obispo County has decided to pay Gail Wilcox $180,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit she filed last summer. The decision to make the settlement was announced by county counsel Warren Jensen late Tuesday afternoon. Wilcox, the former... (Continue reading)

Top two sheriff officials double and triple dipping

Written on 24 Jan, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 40 comments

Though highly unusual, the methods San Luis Obispo County’s two top sheriff officials have adopted to double and even triple their incomes are entirely legal. In an interesting twist, San Luis Obispo County Under Sheriff Steve Bolts is taking home between... (Continue reading)

Something smells in Los Osos

Written on 21 Jan, 2010 in Opinion | 49 comments

BY PIPER REILLY Los Osos, California, population 14,500, is about to lose it’s drinking water source due to local government mis-management and agency irresponsibility. Current well tests show the average nitrate levels are one half milligram over drinking water standards... (Continue reading)

Possible deal between county and De Vaul?

Written on 15 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 6 comments

Steps were taken behind closed doors on Thursday in an attempt to resolve the long-simmering standoff between controversial rancher Dan De Vaul and San Luis Obispo County. De Vaul and his advisers met for several hours with county officials. Sunny... (Continue reading)