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Central Coast Gifford Fire now largest blaze burning in California

Written on 2 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The fast moving Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties swelled to 23,588 acres on Saturday morning making it the largest blaze currently burning in California. The fire is spreading rapidly through dry vegetation... (Continue reading)

Tsunami advisory issued for SLO County coast after earthquake near Russia

Written on 29 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A tsunami watch issued for the Central Coast was changed on Tuesday to a tsunami advisory following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia. The tsunami is expected to reach San Luis Obispo and Santa... (Continue reading)

Did cannabis company violate labor laws, exploit migrant children?

Written on 14 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE More than a year after a class action lawsuit accused Glass House of mistreating its workers, raids at two of its Central Coast cannabis farms led to the arrest of 361 illegal immigrants including convicted rapists, burglars... (Continue reading)

Ten children found during ICE raid at Central Coast cannabis farm

Written on 11 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 26 comments

By KAREN VELIE With search warrants in hand, federal agents raided two Central Coast cannabis farms on Thursday – one in Carpinteria and the other in Camarillo – resulting in a protester pointing a gun at agents, a farm worker’s... (Continue reading)

California awards $26 million for transportation, including on the Central Coast

Written on 1 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE Caltrans today announced its award of $26.5 million in planning grants for 65 local projects to strengthen climate resiliency, reduce planet-warming pollution and improve bicycle and pedestrian safety. This includes four projects in San Luis Obispo and... (Continue reading)

Central Coast Planned Parenthood workers strike averted

Written on 13 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Healthcare workers and Planned Parenthood California Central Coast recently reached a tentative agreement averting a planned protest. Health care workers accused Planned Parenthood of unfair labor practices and poor management. The healthcare workers at six Planned Parenthood... (Continue reading)

Central Coast Planned Parenthood workers to strike next week

Written on 6 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Healthcare workers at Planned Parenthood California Central Coast plan to strike next week over alleged unfair labor practices and over refusals to address a short-staffing crisis. “At a time when Planned Parenthood workers are facing political attacks... (Continue reading)

Central Coast Planned Parenthood workers vote to strike

Written on 12 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE Healthcare workers at Planned Parenthood California Central Coast voted to authorize a strike over alleged unfair labor practices and over refusals to address a short-staffing crisis. The workers overwhelmingly approved the strike with a 100% vote following... (Continue reading)

Thunderstorms headed to the Central Coast

Written on 11 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Several storms are forecast to bring heavy rain to the Central Coast over the next three days, according to the National Weather Service. With rain likely starting after 11 a.m. on Wednesday. San Luis Obispo County is... (Continue reading)

Central Coast investment advisor seeks to change guilty plea

Written on 3 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Central Coast financial advisor with offices in Arroyo Grande, Orcutt and Lompoc admitted to defrauding her clients and an out-of-state business out of more than $7.7 million in a plea agreement with Justice Department officials late... (Continue reading)