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Camp San Luis Obispo whistle-blower spurs military reform

Written on 20 Jul, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

In response to bonus and incentive fraud plaguing the California National Guard and revealed by a federal auditor working at Camp San Luis Obispo, reform may soon be enacted if three “urgency” bills moving through the state legislature become law. The... (Continue reading)

SLO firefighter pleads not guilty to assault

Written on 14 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A local firefighter who was arrested for allegedly beating a man unconscious at Pappy McGregor’s in San Luis Obispo plead not guilty Thursday to felony charges of assault and battery In early June, John Ryan Mason, 34, allegedly beat Jory... (Continue reading)

Camp San Luis Obispo office OK’d $15.2 million in fraudulent claims

Written on 14 Jul, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 39 comments

A former California National Guard manager admits she submitted $15.2 million in false and fraudulent claims to the United States Department of Defense (USDOD)—all of which was approved at an office at Camp San Luis Obispo, then wrongfully paid out... (Continue reading)

Pride after party at Novo Restaurant, event photos

Written on 13 Jul, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

The San Luis Obispo County Gay and Lesbian Alliance celebrated 15 years of pride with festivities that included the fantastic Drag Divas Live show, the annual pride dance, Pride in Mission Plaza and the final event, the pride after party... (Continue reading)

Drag Divas Live at SLO Brew, event photos

Written on 11 Jul, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Drag Divas Live took over SLO Brewing Company in San Luis Obispo with a drag show to remember last Friday night. Featuring the stars of RuPaul’s Drag U and Drag Race, the show was part of the 15th Pride on... (Continue reading)

Baskin: “People will die” if SLO measures pass

Written on 10 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 88 comments

The president of the San Luis Obispo firefighters union warned Friday that “people will die” if local voters pass two ballot measures in the upcoming August special election. Erik Baskin made the prediction during a live radio interview Friday afternoon... (Continue reading)

Woman assaulted and robbed at SLO motel

Written on 9 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Two men and a woman were arrested Friday for allegedly assaulting and robbing a woman who was staying at the Best Western Hotel in San Luis Obispo. At about 3:40 p.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery at... (Continue reading)

SLO homeless man dies from fire

Written on 9 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

A homeless man who had been staying along the creek that runs behind the Elk’s Lodge in San Luis Obispo, died Friday night after his tent caught on fire, possibly from a candle. [KSBY] A woman who was in the... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police chief to retire

Written on 6 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 30 comments

San Luis Obispo Police Chief Deborah Linden announced Wednesday she plans to retire at the end of the year. Hired in 2003, Linden worked to stop Mardi Gras celebrations in the city. Linden also led the efforts to modify the... (Continue reading)

SLO City Council endorses parking permit fees

Written on 6 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Despite mounting frustrations over the issuance of residential parking permits, the San Luis Obispo City Council introduced an ordinance amendment Tuesday to establish fees for the permits. The council voted 4-0 (Mayor Jan Marx abstained because her home is in a... (Continue reading)