San Simeon officials besieged with investigations and allegations
State and county agencies have mounted investigations into officials at the San Simeon Community Services District amid accusations of fraud and conflicts of interest. Read More …
Category: Special Reports
Judge disallows marijuana billboards on interstate highways
By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County judge ruled Friday that marijuana billboards on California’s interstate highways and some state highways are prohibited by Proposition 64, a voter initiative approved Read More …
SLO County settles Adam Hill sexual harassment lawsuit
A recently released claim and settlement agreement exposes deceased San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill’s sexual misconduct and destruction of records. Read More …
Campaign contribution winners and losers
Amid a partisan divide, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is in line to set campaign limits at $25,000, raising questions over which party historically garners the largest donations. Read More …
Protester’s attorneys attempt to disqualify SLO County prosecutors
In the latest move in an unusually crude legal battle, attorneys for Black Lives Matter protester Tianna Arata accuse San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow of violating his legal duties while attempting to promote his political career, according to a motion filed on Tuesday. Read More …
Governor’s announcement pushes SLO County back into purple tier
Restaurants, gyms and churches in San Luis Obispo County must revert back to outdoor-only operations following an announcement made Monday by California Gov. Gavin Newsom that returns the county to the most restrictive reopening tier in the state. Read More …
Prosecutors disagree about racism and the Black Lives Matter movement
In line with the community, employees of the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office have conflicting views on law enforcement, racism and the BLM protests, according to an email string released by District Attorney Dan Dow on Friday. Read More …
San Luis Obispo settles with couple after officer shoots their dog
The city of San Luis Obispo agreed to settle a claim from a couple who alleged a police officer shot and killed their dog without provocation. The city agreed to pay a $70,000 settlement while refusing to publicly release video footage of the shooting. Read More …
Paso Robles sued over alleged sexual assault by cop
A federal lawsuit filed against the Paso Robles Police Department claims an officer raped a victim and then threatened to have social services take her children if she told anyone. A motion to dismiss was denied, and a trial date set. Read More …
Two San Simeon grants rescinded, conflicts of interest exposed
A local government watchdog’s action has led to the loss of $250,000 in grants to the San Simeon Community Services District. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Ocean Protection Council both rescinded the grants after learning that a member of the board of the community services district had voted in favor of applying for the grant despite a conflict of interest. Read More …