Articles Tagged With ‘San Luis Obispo County’




Unseasonal fall in San Luis Obispo County gas prices

By KAREN VELIE Due to the lowest crude oil prices in years, average gas prices in San Luis Obispo County and throughout the nation are falling even as gas companies switch to the more expensive summer blends, according to AAA.... (Continue reading)

Unemployment rates declined in San Luis Obispo County last month

By KAREN VELIE The number of unemployed people in San Luis Obispo County declined for a second month in March, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. In SLO County, the number of unemployed residents dropped from 5,700 to 5,600... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County deputies arrest serial burglars

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County deputies last week arrested two suspected serial burglars who were allegedly targeting vehicles in the Bob Jones Trail parking lot on Ontario Road. During the month of March, there were multiple vehicle burglaries... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on dining, lodging, more

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. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old... (Continue reading)

Why are gas prices soaring in San Luis Obispo County?

By KAREN VELIE Average gas prices in San Luis Obispo County continue soaring despite national and state gas prices dropping amid falling oil prices. OPEC increased oil production at a time of tepid demand in the United States leading to... (Continue reading)

Valley fever cases on the rise in San Luis Obispo County

By KAREN VELIE More San Luis Obispo County residents were diagnosed with Valley Fever in 2024 than any previous year on record, with 482 cases reported to the Public Health Department during the calendar year. This is nearly double the... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisor candidate sentenced to 90 days in jail

By KAREN VELIE A judge sentenced a Grover Beach woman to 90 days in jail and two years probation on Monday for election fraud related to her run as a write-in candidate for the San Luis Obispo County District 3... (Continue reading)

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

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 Bubbles and breakfast Make sleeping in and... (Continue reading)

A look at San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels

By KAREN VELIE Rainfall totals in San Luis Obispo County are slightly below average in most areas of the county with totals running between 66% to 99% average yearly rainfall, according to SLO County. After several years of heavy rains,... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo 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. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue reading)