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A lawsuit from SLO’s ex-building official alleges pattern of misbehavior from top city staff
San Luis Obispo’s former chief building official is taking top-ranking city staff and the city attorney to court over allegedly retaliating against him for his complaints about inaction and intentionally causing emotional distress. City Manager Whitney McDonald, Assistant City Manager Scott Collins, Community Development Director Timothea Tway, and City Attorney Christine Dietrick face the civil lawsuit from former colleague Michael Loew, filed on June 12. Loew resigned from his post as chief building official…
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SLO Mayor Erica Stewart faces scrutiny for sharing confidential grand jury report with Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo Mayor Erica Stewart could be in violation of the California Penal Code for sharing an unofficial copy of a confidential SLO County grand jury report. Last year, the grand jury investigation of SLO’s handling of unruly fraternity parties in residential areas found that the city’s methods weren’t effective. The investigation culminated in the June 23, 2025, “Round and Round with Town and Gown” report, which was contested by city staff and officials.…
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When in doubt, sue it out? The city of San Luis Obispo, City Manager Whitney McDonald, Assistant City Manager Scott Collins, Community Development Director Timothea Tway, and City Attorney Christine Dietrick…
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West Coast schools shined at Allan Hancock College’s annual wine festival
Frank Perez’s favorite memory from his first year studying winemaking was when he and his classmates bottled their 2025 vintage. The April day was a master class. It illustrated how big of a team it takes to make a bottle of wine. Student-poweredVisit the tasting room…
Ídola is bringing unique, natural wines to the downtown SLO tasting scene
Ídola wine co.’s new tasting room, slated to open on June 19 at the Creamery Marketplace in downtown San Luis Obispo, offers a transcendent experience within its intimate 575-square-foot space. Peruse the portfolioVisit ídola’s online shop—with nationwide shipping—at idolawineco.com and follow the company on Instagram @idolawineco.…
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