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Man plotted to kill SLO County district attorney, sentenced to prison

Written on 25 Aug, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE The man accused of plotting to kill San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow, his wife and two children was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison on Tuesday afternoon in the U.S. District Court for... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 23 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. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach Sycamore loves locals Calling all residents from: Kern... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 23 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments
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By KAREN VELIE Amid continued instability in the Strait of Hormuz, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased three cents last week to $5.86, according to AAA. At $5.66, the average price for... (Continue reading)

Fire burns hundreds of acres along Highway 166

Written on 22 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire that started Saturday morning is burning along Highway 166 south of the Carrizo Plain. The blaze, dubbed the Carrizo Fire, has burned 268 acres, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 11 a.m., a caller reported... (Continue reading)

SLO County unemployment rate increases

Written on 21 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE For a second month in a row, unemployment rates increased in San Luis Obispo County, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. The county unemployment rate rose from 4.3% in June to 4.5% in July. During July,... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara county wineries win awards

Written on 20 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A prestigious group of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara wineries were recently awarded top 10 rankings by USA Today. Contests include best wine tasting rooms, best winery restaurants, best wine clubs and best winery tours. Best... (Continue reading)

Semi-truck overturns, Highway 58 closed in rural San Luis Obispo County

Written on 18 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A semi-truck loaded with cardboard overturned on Highway 58 in rural San Luis Obispo County on Tuesday afternoon. Highway 58 is closed in both directions approximately 30 miles east of Highway 101, according to the CHP. Shortly... (Continue reading)

Land owners win legal battle over Paso Robles basin water rights

Written on 18 Aug, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Bringing a 12-year legal battle over the right to pump water from the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin to an end, those attempting to restrict the water rights of property owners above the basin lost their last argument.... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 17 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 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 | 12 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)