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Madre Fire in SLO County at 80,480 acres, one firefighter injured

Written on 7 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE One firefighter was injured battling the Madre Fire. The blaze has scorched 80,480 acres and destroyed one outbuilding in rural San Luis Obispo County. Firefighters have achieved 30% containment. The firefighter injury was reported on Sunday. Further... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 6 Jul, 2025 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. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Chill Pismo Beach getaway When the summer... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue dropping, find lowest costs

Written on 6 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Even though California’s new gas tax increased from 59.6 to 61.2 cents per gallon on July 1, the average gas price in San Luis Obispo dropped one cent to $4.99 a gallon last week, according to figures... (Continue reading)

Hopeful leadership changes in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 5 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION by JULIE TACKER Leadership around San Luis Obispo County is changing. Morro Bay just let its city manager go. In May, San Simeon swapped out its Interim General Manager for Geoff English to lead the charge towards dissolution and... (Continue reading)

Madre Fire at nearly 80,000 acres, no quick end in sight

Written on 5 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The wind driven Madre Fire burning in San Luis Obispo County has grown to 79,630 acres. The fire remains 10% contained. With increasing temperatures and no reduction in wind in the forecast, firefighters expect the fire to... (Continue reading)

Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County at 52,592 acres, more evacuations

Written on 4 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE At 52,592 acres, the Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County is now the largest fire in California in 2025. The blaze is currently 10% contained. The fast moving fire is burning in a rural area near... (Continue reading)

Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County grows to 35,530 acres

Written on 3 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The fast moving Madre Fire in southern San Luis Obispo County grew to 35,530 acres overnight, with 5% containment. The fire is moving rapidly because of high winds, difficult terrain and dry grasses. Fire behavior is considered... (Continue reading)

Wildfire burns 3,307 acres in southern San Luis Obispo County

Written on 2 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fast moving wildfire has scorched 3,307 acres in southern San Luis Obispo County. Shortly after 1 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning near Highway 166 about halfway between Santa Maria and New Cuyama. The fire... (Continue reading)

SLO County party chair calls federal officers steroid-jacked monsters

Written on 2 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 51 comments

By KAREN VELIE The head of the San Luis Obispo Democratic Party is asking local law enforcement to agree to support undocumented immigrants and to take a stand against federal officers. Late last night, Democratic party Chair Tom Fulks posted... (Continue reading)

Five more Rite Aids in San Luis Obispo County closing

Written on 1 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Rite Aids plans to close five more stores in San Luis Obispo County, for a total of eight. The chain is closing more than 400 stores nationwide. Rite Aids in Los Osos and Atascadero have already closed.... (Continue reading)