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Opponents of wind energy farms off Morro Bay win another round

Written on 16 Jun, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Opponents of wind energy farms off the coast of Morro Bay won another round when the House approved a version of Trump’s big beautiful bill known as Inflation Reduction Act that includes a timeline for subsidies that... (Continue reading)

We don’t want them, we don’t need offshore wind farms

Written on 16 Jun, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION by ELLIE RIPLEY The idea of building new houses, creating new jobs isn’t all that great if this offshore wind thing unfortunately unfolds. There will come a time when the construction jobs are done and the people who live... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 15 Jun, 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. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach Spring fling A little sunshine, a little mineral... (Continue reading)

Truck crashes into Jack in the Box in San Luis Obispo

Written on 15 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A white pickup truck crashed into the Jack in the Box in San Luis Obispo on Sunday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m., the truck jumped the curb and hit the Jack in the Box  at the intersection... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue falling, find lowest costs

Written on 15 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE While gas prices generally peak this time of year, the average gas price in San Luis Obispo County has declined for months. The average price for a gallon of gas in SLO County dropped two cents last... (Continue reading)

Bitter Fire near Shandon scorches 1,300 acres

Written on 14 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Bitter Fire burning near Shandon has scorched 1,300 acres and is 26% contained on Saturday evening. First reported shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, the fire is in rolling hills of grass and barley fields. Access... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battling 400 acre vegetation fire near Shandon

Written on 14 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Update: The size of the Bitter Fire has grown to 863 acres with 5% containment. A fast moving vegetation fire near Shandon burned 400 acres on Saturday afternoon with 5% containment. Shorty after 2:30 p.m., a caller... (Continue reading)

Thousands attend anti-Trump rallies in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 14 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 65 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County residents opposed to President Donald Trump’s administration attended “No Kings” rallies in San Luis Obispo, Atascadero and Cambria on Saturday. Several thousand people, including Democratic party leaders, attended the peaceful rallies. Elected officials... (Continue reading)

Eagle Fire burns 38 acres near Lake Nacimiento

Written on 14 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A vegetation fire that burned 30 acres between Lake Nacimiento and Lake San Antonio in San Luis Obispo County is 80 % contained on Saturday morning, according to Cal Fire. Shortly before 1 p.m. on Friday, a... (Continue reading)

Boat crash kills one, injures another at Lake San Antonio

Written on 13 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A 62-year-old man was killed and a teen was injured in a boat crash at Lake San Antonio on Friday. The speedboat was headed across the lake when the driver made a turn, hit a wake and... (Continue reading)