Opponents of wind energy farms off Morro Bay win another round
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 make the projects less likely to happen. In addition to...
We don’t want them, we don’t need offshore wind farms
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 in those houses will be off to other work. The...
Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on happy hours, lodging, 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. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach Spring fling A little sunshine, a little mineral spring soak, and a whole lot of springtime fun! Just...
Truck crashes into Jack in the Box in San Luis Obispo
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 of Santa Rosa and Olive streets. No one was injured...
SLO County gas prices continue falling, find lowest costs
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 week to $4.92, according to figures from AAA. “Pump prices...
Bitter Fire near Shandon scorches 1,300 acres
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 has been difficult on the right side of the fire....
Firefighters battling 400 acre vegetation fire near Shandon
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 reported a fire burning near Bitterwater Canyon Road and Bitterwater...
