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Four teens suspected of arson in Templeton Feed & Grain fire

Written on 7 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

Correction: The feed company Templeton Feed & Grain is partnering with is Penny Newman. By KAREN VELIE Authorities are looking for four teens who allegedly threw a burning object on the roof of Templeton Feed & Grain on the evening... (Continue reading)

Madre Fire in SLO County at 80,480 acres, one firefighter injured

Written on 7 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE One firefighter was injured battling the Madre Fire. The blaze has scorched 80,480 acres and destroyed one outbuilding in rural San Luis Obispo County. Firefighters have achieved 30% containment. The firefighter injury was reported on Sunday. Further... (Continue reading)

Ice agents arrest alleged violent suspect near SLO County courthouse

Written on 6 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 36 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following media reports that a man was plucked off the streets of San Luis Obispo by ICE agents even though he was an upstanding resident of the county, SLO County District Attorney Dan Dow released information regarding... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County deals on lodging, happy hours, dining

Written on 6 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

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. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Chill Pismo Beach getaway When the summer... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue dropping, find lowest costs

Written on 6 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Even though California’s new gas tax increased from 59.6 to 61.2 cents per gallon on July 1, the average gas price in San Luis Obispo dropped one cent to $4.99 a gallon last week, according to figures... (Continue reading)

Hopeful leadership changes in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 5 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION by JULIE TACKER Leadership around San Luis Obispo County is changing. Morro Bay just let its city manager go. In May, San Simeon swapped out its Interim General Manager for Geoff English to lead the charge towards dissolution and... (Continue reading)

Madre Fire at nearly 80,000 acres, no quick end in sight

Written on 5 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The wind driven Madre Fire burning in San Luis Obispo County has grown to 79,630 acres. The fire remains 10% contained. With increasing temperatures and no reduction in wind in the forecast, firefighters expect the fire to... (Continue reading)

Fire leads to water shortage in Templeton

Written on 5 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A massive fire at the Templeton Feed and Grain on July 4 has left the community low on water. The Templeton Fire Department is asking residents within the boundaries of the Templeton CSD to limit all indoor... (Continue reading)

Massive fire at iconic Templeton Feed & Grain

Written on 5 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A massive fire burned for hours at the iconic Templeton Feed and Grain on the evening of July 4. Shortly after 11 p.m., a caller reported a fire at the feed store on Main Street in downtown... (Continue reading)

California’s doom loop versus original no kings movement

Written on 4 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 11 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL I have written previously about California’s war on energy which is destroying our economy. Yet, the war on energy is but one facet of the war on our liberties and freedoms. I sat in on a... (Continue reading)