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SLO police officers remain on paid administrative leave

Written on 4 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 6 comments

San Luis Obispo Police officers Dan McDow and Armando Limon remain on paid administrative leave at a cost of over $60,000 to the city while U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continue to investigate. McDow and Limon were placed on... (Continue reading)

Juror bails out De Vaul

Written on 24 Nov, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 45 comments

After voting Dan De Vaul guilty of safety and building code violations, juror number five posted bail for the rancher who chose to go to jail rather than evict the homeless from his property. “My son may not have the best... (Continue reading)

Union attempts to strong arm Meathead Movers

Written on 23 Nov, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 46 comments

Since a local general contractor refused to hire a union company to install drywall at the future San Luis Obispo home of Meathead Movers, the tactics and aggressive antics of the rejected bidder’s union have reached a level that caused... (Continue reading)

Facebook friends: Pastor Doug

Written on 22 Nov, 2009 in Discovered | No comments

BY DAVID CONGALTON (One in an occasional series where CCN readers meet some of my Facebook Friends) These have been a tough few weeks for Doug Carroll of San Luis Obispo. He’s battled progressive MS for a decade now and... (Continue reading)

Judge won’t allow Dan De Vaul’s appeal

Written on 18 Nov, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 15 comments

Superior Court Judge Michael Duffy disagreed with Dan De Vaul’s lawyers’ arguments that misconduct by Judge John Trice had tainted the jury. Due to Trice’s fear of something becoming public, the attorneys remain under a gag order and are not... (Continue reading)

Alex Madonna Construction 66-Yrs

Written on 14 Nov, 2009 in Screening Room | One comment

[youtube zUoBbBhPbUk 480 335] Love him or hate him, you have to admit — Alex Madonna was one of a kind. Here’s a video salute marking 66 years of the Madonna Construction Company, capturing the spirit and uniqueness of the... (Continue reading)

Where does Settle live?

Written on 19 Oct, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE During the past four months, police and fire have responded to a San Luis Obispo house owned by City Councilman Allen Settle at least three times. The visits, prompted by complaints about noise, suspicious activities and an illegal... (Continue reading)

SLO Man attacked and robbed

Written on 16 Oct, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

A San Luis Obispo man was attacked early this morning by a man who approached him from behind and struck him over the head rendering him unconscious, police said. Joshua Brown, 32, said he was walking near the corner of California... (Continue reading)

Suspended officer accused of elderly abuse

Written on 8 Oct, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo police officer, currently under a criminal investigation for attempting to bring contraband across the border from Mexico, has faced allegations of elderly abuse in the past, CalCoastNews has learned. Interviews with sources in the know... (Continue reading)

SLO Police officers under criminal investigation

Written on 2 Oct, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A pair of San Luis Obispo Police officers were stopped allegedly attempting to bring contraband across the border from Mexico last month, a U.S. custom’s spokesperson said. Sources tell CalCoastNews that San Luis Obispo Police officer Dan McDow and... (Continue reading)