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Sea lion dies from bird flu in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 27 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The body of a deceased sea lion recently found along Morro Strand State Beach in San Luis Obispo County has tested positive for avian influenza or bird flu, marking the first confirmed case in a marine mammal... (Continue reading)

Groups plan four anti-Trump protests across San Luis Obispo County

Written on 27 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE Groups opposed to the Trump administration are planning and promoting four No Kings protests in San Luis Obispo County on Saturday. Thousands are expected to attend protests in San Luis Obispo, Grover Beach, Atascadero and Cambria. Groups... (Continue reading)

Putting the waste in SLO County Integrated Waste Management Authority

Written on 25 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | One comment

OPINION by JULIE TACKER After years of financial missteps, greed, and corruption, the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) just can’t stop themselves. Frittering away our money seems to be all they know how to do. Now,... (Continue reading)

San Simeon’s five-year plan from a regional perspective

Written on 23 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

OPINION By HANK KRZCIUK After several months of delays, San Luis Obispo County is reviewing a draft report from the quarter-million-dollar consultants’ assessment of the San Simeon situation. The concern is that it will be more of an elaborate rate... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara counties again issued extreme heat warnings

Written on 23 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN For the second week in a row, the National Weather Service has issued extreme heat warnings for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. The warnings are in effect from 10 a.m. Monday to 8 p.m.... (Continue reading)

Did language barrier, late reporting hamper Lopez Lake water rescue?

Written on 23 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE A search to recover the body of a 25-year-old man who is suspected of drowning Sunday at Lopez Lake continues on Monday with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff taking the lead in the case. Shortly after... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 22 Mar, 2026 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. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue reading)

Gas prices soaring in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 22 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo has jumped more than $1.12 in the past three weeks because of conflicts in the Middle East. In addition to increasing crude oil prices, gasoline... (Continue reading)

The deeply painful revelations regarding César Chávez

Written on 20 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 31 comments

Statement from the president of the Latino Caucus of California Counties Dawn Ortiz-Legg The posthumous revelations regarding César Chávez—a figure long honored for his leadership and advocacy on behalf of farm workers—have been deeply painful for many in our Latino... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County’s financial woes continue

Written on 19 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County revealed last week that its more than $13 million projected budget surplus could become a nearly $1 million deficit in the upcoming fiscal year, and more than $10 million in the years to... (Continue reading)