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Who are the highest paid SLO County officials, employees?

Written on 18 Jul, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

By KAREN VELIE At a time San Luis Obispo County is dealing with staffing shortages, the county is paying some elected officials, department heads and employees more than $400,000 a year in total pay and benefits. In an attempt to... (Continue reading)

Losses in service jobs, jump in SLO County unemployment rates

Written on 17 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE After half a year of falling unemployment, rates increased in San Luis Obispo County in June to 4.3%, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. While unemployment numbers climb, the size of the county workforce increased from... (Continue reading)

U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, DA Dan Dow discuss combating crime

Written on 16 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayl discussed ongoing federal and local efforts to combat crime with San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow and other law enforcement officials in Los Angeles late last month. “We had... (Continue reading)

Two Cal Poly players from San Luis Obispo County picked in MLB Draft

Written on 16 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A pair of Cal Poly players who helped lead the Mustangs to their first-ever super regional appearance were selected in the Major League Baseball draft last weekend. Pitcher Carson Turnquist, a Paso Robles High School graduate, was... (Continue reading)

PG&E plans power safety shutoffs in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 15 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE PG&E announced it plans to shut off power for 1,197 customers in San Luis Obispo County in areas around Lake Nacimiento beginning at noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday because of anticipated dry, windy conditions that could... (Continue reading)

Who are the highest paid city employees in SLO County?

Written on 14 Jul, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 29 comments

By Karen Velie While all San Luis Obispo County residents are being asked to vote in November for a half-sent sales tax increase for transportation improvements, large raises for some administrative and public safety employees are taking a bigger bite... (Continue reading)

Gas prices rising again in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 12 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices reverse course and start rising again. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County rose three cents last week to $5.68 a gallon, according to AAA. “Gas prices are going... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 12 Jul, 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. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach Sycamore loves locals Calling all residents from: Kern... (Continue reading)

Beware of phone scam, warns San Luis Obispo County

Written on 10 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning on Friday about a phone scam targeting residents. In this scam, callers falsely claim to be associated with a law enforcement agency and tell victims they have... (Continue reading)

Fire burns 300 acres in San Luis Obispo County, evacuations ordered

Written on 7 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire in rural San Luis Obispo County has burned 300 acres leading to evacuations, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported a blaze burning near Black Bear Road and Big Basin Trail... (Continue reading)