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Forward spread of Antelope Fire burning near Shandon stopped

Written on 9 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Late Sunday evening, firefighters were able to stop the forward spread of the Antelope Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Kern counties. The fire has burned 2,091 ares and is 20% contained. Shortly after 4 p.m.... (Continue reading)

One motorcyclist dies, another injured in crash near Orcutt

Written on 9 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A pair of motorcycles collided south of Orcutt on Saturday, killing one rider and seriously injuring another. The motorcyclists crashed on the northbound Highway 135 onramp to northbound Highway 1, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 9 Aug, 2026 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. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old... (Continue reading)

Gas prices falling in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 9 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment
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By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped six cents last week to $5.86 a gallon after weeks of rising prices, according to AAA. “Crude oil prices are down in the... (Continue reading)

Fire burning near Shandon scorches over 2,000 acres

Written on 8 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fast moving fire burning near Shandon scorched over 2,000 acres in San Luis Obispo and Kern counties on Saturday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 4 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning near the... (Continue reading)

SLO County woman appointed to a California appellate court

Written on 8 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the appointment of San Luis Obispo County resident and Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Denise Hippach to a state appellate court. After only four years as a judge, Hippach... (Continue reading)

Horse and rider rescued after falling off Montana de Oro trail

Written on 8 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Emergency crews rescued a horse and its rider after the animal fell more than 50 feet off a trail in Montana de Oro State Park Friday evening. The horse fell about 50 to 60 feet off the... (Continue reading)

Trump ends another wind energy lease off California’s coastline, two remain

Written on 7 Aug, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Trump administration announced this week that it has made a deal to end three more offshore wind leases, including another off the coast of California leaving only two active leases left in the Golden State. RWE... (Continue reading)

Second Santa Barbara County deputy arrested for timecard fraud

Written on 7 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN For the second time this year, a Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested for fraud related to his timecards. Sheriff’s detectives arrested Custody Sergeant Jeffrey Koeller on Thursday. The arrest came a little more than six... (Continue reading)

Standoff, arrest for domestic violence in San Luis Obispo

Written on 6 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following a 30 minute standoff, San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a 39-year-old man for allegedly making criminal threats, domestic violence and battery. Shortly after noon, a woman reported Omar Gutierrez had threatened to harm her at... (Continue reading)