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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Brush fire in Atascadero leads to Highway 101 lane closure

By KAREN VELIE A vegetation fire in Atascadero led to the temporary closure of both northbound lanes of highway 101 near Traffic Way. Shortly before 11:40 a.m., a caller reported a vegetation fire burning near the highway. Firefighters contained the... (Continue reading)

Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County at 52,592 acres, more evacuations

By KAREN VELIE At 52,592 acres, the Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County is now the largest fire in California in 2025. The blaze is currently 10% contained. The fast moving fire is burning in a rural area near... (Continue reading)

SLO police arrest road rage suspect who allegedly hit a pedestrian

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police arrested a man last Friday who allegedly struck a pedestrian with his pickup truck after engaging in an altercation with the individual on Highway 101. At 11:18 a.m., dispatchers sent officers to the... (Continue reading)