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

Written on 31 May, 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 Pismo Beach summer offer includes: 15% any city... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 31 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments
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By KAREN VELIE Amid reports of peace talks with Iran, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell seven cents last week to $6.19 a gallon, according to AAA. In California, the average price... (Continue reading)

Hardest fought San Luis Obispo County political duels

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 13 comments

OPINION by STEW JENKINS The two hardest fought local political duels for this Tuesday’s Election Day are San Luis Obispo County’s 2nd and 4th supervisorial contests. From the northwest neighborhoods of San Luis Obispo, up the coast past Cambria to... (Continue reading)

Voter turnout remains low in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The number of ballots currently returned in San Luis Obispo County, 21%, suggests a low voter turnout for Tuesday’s election, according to California’s ballot return statistics report from Friday. In 2022, the final countywide turnout was 48%.... (Continue reading)

Remembering Kristin Smart on 30th anniversary

Written on 25 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 2 comments

Opinion by San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson Thirty years ago, Kristin Smart vanished without a trace, forever changing the lives of her family, her friends, and a community that has never stopped searching for answers. Today, we remember... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 24 May, 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 falling in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 24 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments
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By KAREN VELIE As Memorial Day approaches, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell three cents last week to $6.26 a gallon, according to AAA. In California, the average price for a gallon... (Continue reading)

SLO County unemployment rate continues steady decline

Written on 23 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County’s unemployment rate fell slightly in April to 4.0%, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. During the same time, unemployment rates in California and the United States also declined. The county unemployment rate... (Continue reading)

Complaint alleges Paulding illicitly used SLO County resources for his campaign

Written on 22 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE Multiple complaints to county officials accuse San Luis Obispo County District 4 Supervisor Jimmy Paulding of illicitly using public resources for his reelection campaign. California law prohibits public officials from using or permitting others to use public... (Continue reading)

Prosecutors charge two suspects in Templeton Feed and Grain arson fire

Written on 21 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against  two people on Wednesday regarding the July 4, 2025 arson fire that destroyed the historical Templeton Feed and Grain, District Attorney Dan Dow announced on Thursday.... (Continue reading)