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Paso Robles winery owner’s cross complaint, sexual harassment claim dismissed

Written on 19 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two former employees of Halter Ranch Winery in Paso Robles filed lawsuits that accuse the owner of sexual harassment, misconduct and unjust firings. Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss hit back with a cross complaint telling his side of... (Continue reading)

Former Cal Fire SLO captain sentenced to 90 days in jail

Written on 6 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A judge sentenced a former San Luis Obispo County Cal Fire captain on Wednesday to 90 days in jail for a sexual battery conviction. James Peter Thomas, 59, groped a 37-year-old female coworker in 2020.  In May... (Continue reading)

Lawsuit accuses Cambria staffer of sexual harassment, retaliation

Written on 25 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE Cambria’s former fire chief filed a lawsuit against the community services district alleging he was fired after reporting sexual harassment. The lawsuit alleges the employee involved in the misconduct was engaged in an inappropriate relationship with the... (Continue reading)

Director of jazz studies at Cal Poly accused of sexual harassment, resigns

Written on 26 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following student allegations of sexual harassment in the spring, Cal Poly’s director of jazz studies resigned his position. An investigation into the allegations is ongoing. [Tribune] Multiple Cal Poly students accused Arthur White of sexual misconduct that... (Continue reading)