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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 | 2 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)

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)

Fear and anger over immigration in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 7 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 29 comments

By KAREN VELIE Dozens of community members voiced their concerns that federal agents are kidnapping undocumented immigrants off the streets during an emotional San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday Yearly, the county applies for grants from... (Continue reading)

Firefighters slow spread of Gifford Fire, now at 72,460 acres

Written on 5 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters made “great progress” on the Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties on Monday and overnight, according to incident overview. Now 7% contained, the fire has scorched 72,460 acres. “Great progress was... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire balloons overnight to 65,000 acres

Written on 4 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties ballooned to 65,062 acres overnight, with 3% containment. In SLO County, the fire crossed Branch Mountain Road, while on the southeast flank, it continued its... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 3 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. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach Your Sycamore Summer Located at the heart of... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices rise slightly, find lowest costs

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

By KAREN VELIE After months of falling prices, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County rose two cents to $4.87 a gallon last week, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo County grows to 5,000 acres

Written on 2 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties grew to 5,000 acres by Friday evening, with no containment. The fire is burning primarily in the Los Padres National Forest. Shortly after 2 p.m.... (Continue reading)

Will Paul Flores return to San Luis Obispo County to testify at trial?

Written on 29 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Editors Note: This is first in a four-part series on three civil lawsuits and an appeal related to the investigation, trial and incarceration of Paul Flores. Even though Paul Flores was convicted in 2022 of murdering former... (Continue reading)