Stacy Korsgaden announces campaign for California Insurance Commissioner
By KAREN VELIE Businesswoman, licensed insurance professional, and Grover Beach resident Stacy Korsgaden has announced her campaign for California Insurance Commissioner, vowing to bring reform to a failed system that is causing chaos across the state. “California’s insurance market is broken and working families are paying the price,” Korsgaden said....
Pismo Beach man buys permission to build a seawall
By KAREN VELIE After battling for more than two decades to protect his home on the bluffs of Pismo Beach, Gary Grossman agreed to pay $548,170 for permission from the California Coastal Commission to repair his seawall. At a Pismo Beach City Council meeting on Tuesday, the council is scheduled...
Gifford Fire balloons overnight to 65,000 acres
By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties ballooned to 65,062 acres overnight, with 3% containment. In SLO County, the fire crossed Branch Mountain Road, while on the southeast flank, it continued its advance towards Pine Canyon. Crews are working on the northern...
Lacking management staff, San Simeon asks the county for help
By KAREN VELIE Grappling with a shortage of leadership, San Simeon Community Services District is seeking help from San Luis Obispo County under a mutual aid agreement. Less then two weeks ago, both the interim general manager and a director resigned their positions with the financially strapped district. That leaves...
San Luis Obispo County deals on dining, happy hours, lodging
Find great local sales and deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach Your Sycamore Summer Located at the heart of California’s San Luis Obispo County, summer fun and relaxation are...
San Luis Obispo County gas prices rise slightly, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE After months of falling prices, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County rose two cents to $4.87 a gallon last week, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price for a gallon of gas increased two cents last week...
Gifford Fire scorches 30,519 acres, injures three people
By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties grew to 30,519 acres by Saturday evening, with 5% containment. While firefighters battled the blaze, three people suffered minor to major injuries. A helicopter transported a civilian to Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria...
