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Wilcox’s person X still a mystery

Written on 27 Jul, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

Attorneys continued to battle over the release of the investigation report that led to the firing of Assistant County Administrator Gail Wilcox in court earlier today. Judge Barry LaBarbera said he needed time to read the report before moving forword with... (Continue reading)

State investigation of public works scandal nearing end

Written on 22 Jul, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE (EDITORS' NOTE: Following CalCoastNews’ continuing investigations into the alleged theft of public funds by county workers, concerned employees have come forward with allegations that millions in public monies have been stolen and threats of retaliation repeated.) State investigators continue... (Continue reading)

Wilcox to fight release of investigation report

Written on 21 Jul, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

Attorney David Warren announced he plans to apply for an order to block all or part of the investigative report that led supervisors to terminate Assistant Administrative Officer Gail Wilcox, according to County Counsel Warren Jensen. Findings from the investigation resulted... (Continue reading)

Sheriff candidate allegedly cheated on test

Written on 13 Jul, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Former police officers have charged that sheriff candidate Ian Parkinson’s brother provided him the answers to sergeant promotion essay questions in 2001. Police officers, vying for one open sergeant position, answered three essay questions designed to test their writing... (Continue reading)

SLO County’s $100,000 plus pension club

Written on 10 Jul, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE California's Public Employees’ Retirement System (CaLPERS) lost nearly $67 billion in the last 12 months prompting critics to question the steep pensons paid to some government retirees such as former Cal Poly administrator Robert Detweiler at $181,697 per... (Continue reading)

County employees accused of theft of public funds

Written on 7 Jul, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE County officials continue to threaten whistleblowers while the state has mounted an investigation into the theft of county resources by at least two employees, according to inside county sources. A handful of county employees, who claim they are tired... (Continue reading)

UPDATE: Employees accused of pilfering county vehicles

Written on 19 Jun, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Randy Ghezzi and Max Keller remain on paid administrative leave while the San Luis Obispo County Human Resources Department investigates allegations the pair pirated county equipment, sources said. According to multiple sources, road crew supervisor Keller was caught using... (Continue reading)

Tribune exclusive, Wilcox accuses Edge of sexual harassment

Written on 18 Jun, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

The Tribune reports that Assistant County Administrator Gail Wilcox has filed a lawsuit that levels allegations of sexual harassment against deposed County Administrator David Edge. In May, CalCoastNews first broke the news that Wilcox had lodged allegations of sexual harassment against... (Continue reading)

County employee threatens retaliation

Written on 10 Jun, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Under fire regarding alleged workplace transgressions, a San Luis Obispo County department manager has threatened to go after employees who divulged he is on paid administrative leave. “You can’t write this, it’s not public information,” said Road Maintenance and... (Continue reading)

Ask Edge: Define harassment

Written on 21 May, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

Recent reports of the firing of county administrative chief David Edge include admissions by Edge to The Tribune that he supported his second in command by providing her a book called “Getting Naked.” Gail Wilcox responded by leveling a "hostile... (Continue reading)