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Woman shot, killed in Santa Maria

Written on 11 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A woman was shot and killed in Santa Maria on Saturday evening. Shortly after 11 p.m., a caller reported a shooting on the 1200 block of West Main Street. Officers arrived to find a woman suffering from... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire scorches 114,621 acres, threatening Pozo

Written on 10 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has destroyed two structures, scorched 114,621 acres and injured 10 people, three civilians and seven firefighters, according to a Sunday morning update. The blaze is... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on golf, lodging, dining

Written on 10 Aug, 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. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Twilight special golf rate Tee... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices falling again, find lowest costs

Written on 10 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE With crude oil prices in the mid $60s per barrel, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell one cent to $4.86 a gallon last week, according to figures from AAA.... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire destroys two structures, concerns mount over wilderness area

Written on 9 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has destroyed two structures, scorched 111,557 acres and injured eight people, three civilians and five firefighters. The blaze is 21% contained. The heaviest fire activity... (Continue reading)

Police investigators expose Lompoc man’s extortion scheme

Written on 9 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Police officers arrested a 41-year-old Lompoc man on Thursday for allegedly operating an online extortion scheme in which he would threaten to post damaging information on social media unless his victims agreed to give him money, police... (Continue reading)

Burglar arrested after standoff in Santa Maria

Written on 9 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police arrested a 23-year-old alleged burglar following a standoff on Friday afternoon. Shortly after 12:30 p.m., a caller reported a suspicious person on Silverado Avenue. Officers arrived and spotted a man matching the suspect’s description... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire burns 104,590 acres with 21% containment

Written on 9 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters increased containment of the Gifford Fire to 21% with significant progress made in the south end of the fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. The blaze has scorched 104,590 acres. “Hot and... (Continue reading)

Is the United States becoming more like Russia under Trump?

Written on 8 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 26 comments

OPINION by ALLAN COOPER I and others here in the United States are looking into a future where the similarities between our country and Russia are becoming more and more resoundingly clear. The following are a dozen ways that the United... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo MMA fighter Steven Sainsbury to compete in Chico

Written on 8 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo Mixed Martial Arts fighter Steven Sainsbury is competing in his sixth professional bout on Aug. 9 – Spirit Warrior in Chico. After four fighters dropped out at the last minute, Sainsbury agreed to fight... (Continue reading)