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PG&E could cut power to 7,700 customers in SLO County
By KAREN VELIE As a safety precaution, PG&E could turn off the power for up to 7,700 customers in San Luis Obispo County early Thursday morning. Electric companies use public safety power shutoffs to prevent wildfires in high risk areas.... (Continue reading)
San Luis Obispo County deals on dining, lodging, happy hours
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. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Twilight special golf rate Tee... (Continue reading)
Gas prices falling in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE With crude oil prices dropping last week, the average price for gas fell six cents to $6.50 a gallon in San Luis Obispo County, according to AAA. Last week, prices dipped from $80 to $90 per barrel... (Continue reading)
San Luis Obispo County under coastal flood, high surf advisories
By KAREN VELIE As Tropical Storm Rachel arrives, San Luis Obispo County is under both high surf and coastal flood advisories on Sunday. The storm also has the potential to bring rain, strong winds and cooler temperatures to the Central... (Continue reading)
Guilty of voter fraud, SLO County woman asks for an attorney
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County woman convicted of election fraud is again asking for an attorney, this time for her sentencing hearing and other post trial issues. Gaea Powell’s sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 19. On Oct.... (Continue reading)
Measles case reported in San Luis Obispo County
By KAREN VELIE As measles cases spread throughout the United States, Santa Luis Obispo County recently reported its first measles case in 2026. Potential exposure locations Health officials have identified the following potential community exposure locations and times linked to... (Continue reading)
Former Templeton group chair arrested again, facing more time in jail
By KAREN VELIE Former Templeton advisory group chair David Leader is behind bars for allegedly violated a restraining order multiple times, and is now facing additional charges. In August, a judge sentenced 71-year-old Leader to 30 days in jail for... (Continue reading)
Should San Luis Obispo County change its 911 system?
By KAREN VELIE After years of taking a slice of the medical emergency revenue pie, there is a proposal for San Luis Obispo County and its cities to adopt a public private partnership known as an alliance model that would... (Continue reading)
Find deals in SLO County on happy hours, lodging, dining
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 rising in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE While California gas prices continued increasing last week, the average cost for gas in the United States began dropping. The average price for gas rose one cent to $6.56 a gallon in San Luis Obispo County last... (Continue reading)