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PG&E agrees to pay $16 million to San Luis Obispo County agencies

Written on 17 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE PG&E has agreed to provide over $16 million to governments and school districts in San Luis Obispo County, Senator John Laird (D- Santa Cruz) announced today. The agreement mirrors legislation authored by Laird, Senate Bill 931, which... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County repeat offender arrested six times in 55 days

Written on 16 Aug, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County man convicted earlier this year of a naked burglary, drunk driving and trespassing – engaged in another one-man crime spree shortly after his release from jail. He has since been arrested six... (Continue reading)

Find deals in SLO County on happy hours, lodging, dining

Written on 16 Aug, 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. Rock and Roll Diner in Oceano and Pismo Beach Brighten up your day with a... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 16 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE For the second week in a row, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped three cents last week to $5.83, according to AAA. At $5.63, the average price for a... (Continue reading)

Rangers warn visitors at El Chorro Dog Park of rattlesnakes

Written on 15 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE It is rattlesnake season in San Luis Obispo County. After a bite at El Chorro Dog Park, rangers are warning visitors to beware of rattlesnakes. A ranger was unsure if a rattlesnake bit a dog or a... (Continue reading)

Measles case reported in Santa Barbara County

Written on 14 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE As measles cases spread throughout the United States, Santa Barbara County recently reported its first measles case since 2019. The woman contracted measles while traveling abroad. In 2025, San Luis Obispo County confirmed its first case of... (Continue reading)

Taxpayers are doing their part, government needs to deliver

Written on 14 Aug, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

OPINION by ADAM VERDIN What if we could fix more roads, bring home more state and federal transportation dollars, and do it without raising the overall tax burden? On Wednesday, the SLOCOG Board and the San Luis Obispo County Board... (Continue reading)

Power outages across San Luis Obispo County, Atascadero City Hall closed

Written on 14 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Hundreds of PG&E customers across San Luis Obispo County lost power on Friday, including in Atascadero, where City Hall is currently closed because of an outage. As of 2 p.m., there are clusters of power outages in... (Continue reading)

Plains Fire in Eastern San Luis Obispo County burns 2,500 acres

Written on 12 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Plains Fire burning in Eastern San Luis Obispo County on Wednesday has grown to 2,500 acres. The fire is 15% contained and forward progress has been stopped. Shortly after noon, a caller reported the fire burning... (Continue reading)

Woman accused of election fraud loses lawsuit against SLO County

Written on 11 Aug, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County woman, who is accused of election fraud, filed three lawsuits against witnesses and agencies involved in her criminal case. Gaea Powell lost her case against the SLO County Clerk-Recorder’s Office on Tuesday,... (Continue reading)