Adam Hill publicizes marital problems, blames media

Posted onNovember 14, 2017December 4, 2017

In a Facebook post teeing off on reporter Karen Velie and radio host Dave Congalton, San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill announced he has marital problems — which he blames on the two Central Coast media figures.

Hill is married to Dee Torres, a longtime professional in SLO County’s homeless services industry. In 2013, CalCoastNews published a series of stories detailing allegations that Torres had abused her role of homeless services director for the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, which Hill referenced in his Nov. 11 Facebook post. Read More …

I am pissed off, James Duenow says

Posted onNovember 7, 2017November 11, 2017

In what I believe was a travesty of justice, reporters Karen Velie and Daniel Blackburn lost a libel lawsuit for $1.1 million in a trial during which most of their evidence and witnesses were barred from the jury. Also, the plaintiff appears to have repeatedly perjured himself before and during the trial, according to information discovered by private investigator Carl Knudson. Read More …

Journalist battles to save his home

Posted onNovember 6, 2017November 11, 2017

For 50 years, Dan Blackburn worked as an investigative journalist, and was able to buy a modest home in Paso Robles. Now, Charles Tenborg, a wealthy man who was able to outspend Dan during a court case, is attempting to force Dan out of his home. Read More …

Announcement: Cal Coast battles back

Posted onNovember 5, 2017November 11, 2017

Cal Coast is no longer on the defensive. It is now going on the offensive. Stay tuned for daily updates. Read More …

State law bans marijuana billboards on Highway 101, media fact check

Posted onOctober 8, 2017October 12, 2017

A recent Tribune editorial claims that state legislators are currently considering a ban on marijuana billboards on state highways; and if passed, the pot billboards on Highway 101 would need to come down. Contrary to the Tribune’s reporting, state law already bans advertising marijuana on Highway 101. Read More …

Tribune editor resigns after 19 years

Posted onSeptember 27, 2017September 28, 2017

After 19 years with the San Luis Obispo Tribune, Executive Editor Sandra Duerr is retiring. Following in the steps of a handful of journalist who have left the Tribune, Duerr plans Read More …

Paso Robles trustee resigns amid outcry at school district

Posted onSeptember 14, 2017September 17, 2017

With the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District embroiled in several controversies, a member of the school board resigned citing disagreements with the district. Former board member David Lambert served for Read More …

Tribune editorial misses the mark

Posted onAugust 14, 2017September 2, 2017

OPINION by JULIE TACKER In addition to being factually inaccurate, the Tribune’s recent editorial, “Arroyo Grande mayor claims he did nothing wrong. So why is he so quiet?” takes a poorly Read More …

Cal Poly journalism grad arrested

Posted onAugust 10, 2017August 11, 2017

Cal Poly journalism graduate Steffan Tubbs was arrested for domestic violence on Sunday, according to the Denver Police Department said. After leaving the Central Coast, Tubbs was a national radio anchor Read More …

KPRL no longer covering Bearcat football games

Posted onAugust 9, 2017August 9, 2017

After 50 years of broadcasting Paso Robles High School Bearcat football games, KPRL will no longer carry the games following a disagreement with Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Superintendent Chris Read More …

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