Articles Tagged With ‘San Luis Obispo County’




SLO County gas prices down, find the lowest prices

By KAREN VELIE Crude oil prices continue to drop, now in the mid-$70s, leading to a steady decline in fuel prices. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped 11 cents during the past... (Continue reading)

Driver escapes following high-speed chase in northern SLO County

By KAREN VELIE A man led California Highway Patrol officers on a chase through northern San Luis Obispo County at speeds of over 100 mph on Tuesday night before crashing and then escaping near Camp Roberts. Shortly before 11 p.m.,... (Continue reading)

SLO County specials on lodging, golf, dining and more

Find great local deals on dining, gold, happy hours, automotive, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Golf special Strands of century-old blue... (Continue reading)

Wright held without bail in SLO County Supervisor Adam Hill bribery case

By KAREN VELIE A developer who allegedly bribed former San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill is being held in a federal jail without bail because of concerns he will flee and continue to obstruct justice, according to court records.... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices still dropping, find lowest prices

By KAREN VELIE Lower crude oil costs have led to a steady decline in fuel prices. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped 19 cents during the past week to $5.40, according to... (Continue reading)

SLO County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office warned residents yesterday of a caller who is impersonating a deputy in an effort to scam locals. As part of the scam, the caller tells their target that they have... (Continue reading)

SLO County residents do not want more marijuana shops

OPINION by JOSEPH R. ROULEAU The majority of San Luis Obispo Country residents don’t want to expand the sale of marijuana to include dispensaries in the unincorporated area. Marijuana (with the exception of limited medical use) is a dangerous substance... (Continue reading)

Multiple fires burning in SLO County, evacuations

By KAREN VELIE In approximately two hours on Monday afternoon, callers reported six fires burning in San Luis Obispo County, three in the city of SLO. Fires reported in SLO County from 1:59 p.m. through 4:05 p.m.: Highway 41 between... (Continue reading)

Recall effort launched to oust SLO County Supervisor Bruce Gibson

By KAREN VELIE A citizens group launched a recall effort last week to oust San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson. The Committee to Support the Recall of Supervisor Bruce Gibson served the District 2 supervisor a copy of the... (Continue reading)

It is time to support new housing opportunities in SLO County

Opinion by REACH Housing Advocacy Team Open letter  to San Luis Obispo County Supervisors, mayors, council members, planning commissioners, and all interested in creating more opportunities for housing: SLO County’s persistent housing shortage has become a fundamental threat to our... (Continue reading)