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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)

Insurance carrier claims hostility in Arroyo Grande

Written on 6 Jan, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 39 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA) is claiming that comments critical of the Arroyo Grande city manager could be deemed hostile and lead to financial risks for the city, according to a Dec. 21 letter to... (Continue reading)

Robert Cuddy does not speak in facts

Written on 9 Jan, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 80 comments

OPINION By LEANN AKINS Perspective is a difficult thing to argue against, and that is precisely what Robert Cuddy’s opinion piece “January 1 didn’t erase 2014’s wounds in Arroyo Grande” attempts to do. Perspective depends on a person’s opinion, which... (Continue reading)

Ferrara slams… well, almost everyone

Written on 4 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 93 comments

Stringing together a heated litany of complaints and accusations, Arroyo Grande’s dethroned mayor Tony Ferrara launched a lengthy and emotional attack Thursday against the city’s police department and those who worked for his defeat. Ferrara was bounced from his job... (Continue reading)

Emails expose alleged misconduct by Arroyo Grande officials
 


Written on 1 Dec, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 125 comments

Editor’s note: A video of Arroyo Grande Council Member Kristen Barneich noting her reasons for voting against an independent investigation into the July 3 incident is at the bottom of this story. By DANIEL BLACKBURN and KAREN VELIE Several public... (Continue reading)

Stop blaming Arroyo Grande police officers

Written on 27 Nov, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 26 comments

OPINION BY OTIS PAGE We have a potentially paralyzing issue in Arroyo Grande that may have a significant effect on Mayor-Elect Jim Hill’s future administration and work with the council. That issue is outgoing Mayor Tony Ferrara’s continued animosity directed... (Continue reading)

Mayor Tony Ferrara resigns before term ends

Written on 26 Nov, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 142 comments

By KAREN VELIE and DANIEL BLACKBURN In an unusual move, Arroyo Grande Mayor Tony Ferrara announced at Tuesday’s council meeting he intends to resign Friday at 5 p.m., three days before his term ends. The early resignation means that Mayor... (Continue reading)

Wallace Group no-bid contract on lame duck agenda

Written on 24 Nov, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 96 comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande Mayor Tony Ferrara is slated to give a no-bid contract to two engineering firms for consulting services before he gives up power over the city’s agenda and council. Tuesday’s Arroyo Grande City Council meeting marks... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande manager on paid administrative leave

Written on 19 Nov, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 140 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN The Arroyo Grande City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to place embattled Arroyo Grande City Manager Steve Adams on paid administrative leave after reviewing an investigation into an alleged sex scandal. The order takes place immediately, and Adams... (Continue reading)

A bitter Ferrara lashes out at Hill

Written on 19 Nov, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 86 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN Outgoing Arroyo Grande Mayor Tony Ferrara is not going quietly into the night — he leveled a nasty and personal attack at write-in victor Jim Hill in comments to the Santa Maria Times Tuesday. “Mr. Hill did... (Continue reading)