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Tribune publisher Ray seeks new pastures

Written on 16 Feb, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 31 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN Tribune president and publisher Bruce G. Ray has resigned effective Feb. 27, Executive Editor Sandy Duerr announced Saturday in a front-page story. The resignation comes as stocks in the Tribune’s parent corporation, the McClatchy Company, have plummeted... (Continue reading)

Two Pismo Beach police officers axed

Written on 13 Feb, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE Three Pismo Beach police officers were reprimanded and two were let go late last year because of issues in their romantic relationships that allegedly impacted their ability to serve as peace officers. Two of the officers had... (Continue reading)

Barbara Boxer won’t run for reelection

Written on 9 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

Just as the 2014 election season comes to close, U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer announced she won’t seek reelection in 2016. After serving 22 years in the Senate, Boxer announced she would not run for a fifth six-year term. Boxer’s retirement... (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)

SF Bay Guardian shutters after 48 years

Written on 15 Oct, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

One of the West’s first and most widely-known alternative newspapers, the San Francisco Bay Guardian, closed its doors Tuesday. Editor Steven T. Jones, a former star reporter for San Luis Obispo’s New Times, said the announcement took his entire staff... (Continue reading)

District Attorney Shea stepping down early

Written on 24 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Gerald Shea announced Wednesday he will retire on Nov. 6. He has recommended the board of supervisors appoint District Attorney Elect Dan Dow to serve out his remaining two months. “Over the past three... (Continue reading)

San Miguel board fires district manager

Written on 3 Sep, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 27 comments

By KAREN VELIE Three San Miguel Community Services District Board members voted Thursday to fire their district manager. The legality of which is questionable as the meeting was not on the agenda. On Aug. 28 at 6 p.m., four board... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County general services director departs suddenly

Written on 18 Aug, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 24 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Administrator Dan Buckshi recently informed Janette Pell, director of the general services agency, that she no longer held her position, according to county sources. On Aug. 11, Buckshi announced in an email sent... (Continue reading)

State Bar temporarily disbars Paso Robles attorney

Written on 15 Jul, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following multiple complaints of professional misconduct, the State Bar of California ordered Paso Robles attorney Dale Gustin’s license to practice law inactive on June 30. Gustin’s latest issue stems from allegations he was threatening criminal prosecution against... (Continue reading)

California mayor resigns amid dog poop tossing scandal

Written on 18 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

The upscale Southern California city of San Marino is in need of a new mayor now that its previous top official resigned in a dog poop tossing scandal. [NBC LA] Dennis Kneier resigned Tuesday, 10 days after surveillance footage caught... (Continue reading)