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Report on John Wallace presents a cautionary message

Written on 20 Jan, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 46 comments

OPINION by ARROYO GRANDE MAYOR JIM HILL After six months of investigative work, the long awaited report on past management practices and operations of the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District will be released and presented at the sanitation... (Continue reading)

John Wallace accused of malfeasance

Written on 18 Jan, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 126 comments

By KAREN VELIE Former South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District administrator John Wallace is accused of extortion and conflicts of interest in an investigative report that was made public Sunday. The investigation by Knudson and Associates recommends the district... (Continue reading)

Developers may pay for Pismo Beach to recycle water

Written on 14 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The Pismo Beach City Council is considering turning to developers to cover the costs of a $29.7 million water recycling project. [Tribune] On Tuesday, the City Council will vote on whether to charge a fee on new development and redevelopment... (Continue reading)

Sanitation district wiped away records, audit finds

Written on 18 Aug, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 46 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Four and a half years of accounting data were wiped away from South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District computers under the leadership of John Wallace, a former IRS investigator alleges. In May, the sanitation district board... (Continue reading)

Sanitation district pays Oceano, denies agreement

Written on 19 Jun, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

During a heated meeting, the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District board voted to approve a one time payment of $11,000 to the Oceano Community Services District and then declined to enter into a billing agreement. Oceano’s General manager... (Continue reading)

Sanitation district board hires former IRS investigator for audit

Written on 7 May, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE The South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District Board voted 3-0 on Wednesday to hire Knudson and Associates to pursue a financial and past managerial review of the last 12 years. After several years of voting against... (Continue reading)

Cayucos backs out of sewage plant deal with Morro Bay

Written on 4 May, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 47 comments

Following a rift over plant ownership, the Cayucos Sanitary District has opted to scrap its plan to join the city of Morro Bay in building a new sewage treatment facility. [KSBY] For the past 62 years, Morro Bay and Cayucos... (Continue reading)

Sanitation district attorney misled ratepayers

Written on 30 Jan, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 100 comments

By KAREN VELIE Confidential documents obtained by CalCoastNews reveal a long-term plan by South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District officials to delay fines and findings of mismanagement by mounting a legal battle against the state — a fight they... (Continue reading)

Sanitation district board pursues an audit

Written on 22 Jan, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 37 comments

By KAREN VELIE After several years of voting against an audit, the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District Board voted 3-0 on Wednesday to pursue a financial review of the past 12 years. Approximately 30 people attended Wednesday’s meeting.... (Continue reading)

Lawyers making bank with sanitation district

Written on 20 Jan, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 31 comments

BY DEBBIE PETTERSON Wednesday night at 6 p.m. in the Arroyo Grande City Hall, 38,000 users of the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District serving Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach and Oceano may finally get some answers about the 2010... (Continue reading)