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Judge Picquet retires

Written on 12 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 7 comments

San Luis Obispo Superior Court Judge Roger Picquet announced plans to retire from the bench, effective next Tuesday, just four months after his decision to overturn a ballot initiative was thrown out by the court of appeals. [Tribune] Picquet’s 2008... (Continue reading)

Rancher chooses jail over displacing homeless

Written on 23 Nov, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

Rancher Dan De Vaul was led away in handcuffs this morning after electing to go to jail, rather than accept Judge John Trice's offer of five years of probation. De Vaul, who instead will serve up to 90 days in... (Continue reading)

Police raid home and business of postal worker

Written on 12 Aug, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE In a page right out of the Keystone Cops, police kicked down the door of an unlocked home and then ransacked the property based on a bad tip from an informant. At around 7 p.m. on Monday, an officer... (Continue reading)

SLO ambulance charges second highest in state

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

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Ambulance service charges, currently under review for another rate increase, have soared over the past five years to one of the highest rates in the state. In 2003, the San Luis Obispo Ambulance base rate for a... (Continue reading)

County counsel mulling answer, or waiting for Gibson, or something else

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

County counsel Warren Jensen promised to respond to allegations of misdeeds, including backdating contracts, lodged by a Los Osos home owner against Public Works Director Paavo Ogren and others back in April. However, with the county embroiled in sex scandals, high... (Continue reading)

County sex scandal reveals misdeeds

Written on 29 Jul, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE In addition to detailing the improper relationship Gail Wilcox engaged in with a sheriff union negotiator, the recently released investigative report commissioned by the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors unveils how government leaders conspired to hide... (Continue reading)

Wilcox’s Mr. X unveiled

Written on 28 Jul, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The much-anticipated County investigative report reveals Gail Wilcox was terminated due to an affair with the married Executive Director of the Deputy Deputy’s association Tony Perry. The brief relationship coincided with the early 2009 negotiations between the County and... (Continue reading)

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)