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Unemployment rates skyrocket in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 19 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE After half a year of falling unemployment, numbers skyrocketed in San Luis Obispo County in June with the number of unemployed workers jumping 32.7%, from 4,900 in May, 2025 to 6,500 in June, 2025, the state Employment... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County woman pleads not guilty to election fraud

Written on 15 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 62-year-old San Luis Obispo County woman pleaded not guilty today to nine election fraud charges related to the 2022 and 2024 elections. Former Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate Gaea Powell requested the hearing after learning she was... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on lodging, dining, more

Written on 13 Jul, 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. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Chill Pismo Beach getaway When the summer... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices still falling, find lowest costs

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

By KAREN VELIE Even with summer road trips in full swing, the average price for gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped nine cent to $4.90 a gallon last week, according to figures from AAA. “It’s been four years since... (Continue reading)

Catholic priest pleads not guilty, another alleged victim identified

Written on 11 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following the arrest of a Catholic priest who is accused of sexually abusing three children in San Luis Obispo County, a fourth victim lodged claims of abuse that occurred from 2005 through 2010. Father Theodore Gabrielli, 61,... (Continue reading)

Forward spread of Madre Fire in SLO County stopped

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

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters halted the spread of the Madre Fire burning in San Luis Obispo County. The fire, which scorched 70,786, is 74% contained. “No areas of growth along the perimeter,” according to Los Padres National Forest Service. “Isolate... (Continue reading)

Businessman challenges Paulding for SLO County supervisor seat

Written on 10 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Local businessman and community leader Adam Verdin announced this week his candidacy for the San Luis Obispo County supervisor seat currently held by Jimmy Paulding. During his announcement speech, Verdin spoke of the importance of affordable housing... (Continue reading)

Forward spread of Madre Fire stopped, Highway 166 reopens

Written on 9 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE With cooler temperatures and reduced winds, firefighters were able to stop the forward spread of the Madre Fire burning in San Luis Obispo County. Highway 166 reopened on Tuesday evening. The Madre Fire has scorched 80,610 acres... (Continue reading)

SLO County clerk-recorder accused of violating Public Records Act

Written on 8 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE Update: Within days of Shiloh Marx filing his claim against the San Luis Obispo County, the county sent him a response that included the information requested. “Marx’s original March 11 correspondence was not treated as a request... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battle Madre Fire before higher winds and heat return

Written on 8 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE More than 1,500 firefighters are working to increase containment of the Madre Fire burning in San Luis Obispo County as warmer and winder conditions are slated to return on Wednesday through Thursday. Propelled primarily by heavy winds,... (Continue reading)