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Gifford Fire more than 90% contained, firefighter reductions

Written on 17 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties is now 91% contained with some firefighters headed home, according to the Sunday evening update. There are currently 3,047 firefighters and other personnel battling the... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 17 Aug, 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. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County child molester wanted by the FBI

Written on 17 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A convicted child molester from San Luis Obispo is wanted by the FBI, according to a Los Angeles FBI Facebook post on Friday. Between the years of 1997 and 2000, Erik Kristian Moller was entrusted to care... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices remain steady, find lowest costs

Written on 17 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices stayed steady with the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County remaining at $4.86 a gallon last week, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price for a... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire nearly 70% contained, 132,605 acres burned

Written on 15 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE There was no increase in the acreage burned by the Gifford Fire on Friday. The fire is currently 69% containment. Burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, the fire has scorched 132,605 acres, destroyed five... (Continue reading)

Valley fever case rising in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties

Written on 15 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE California health officials report huge increases in valley fever cases in both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties from 2023 to 2024, according to the California Department of Public Health. San Luis Obispo County cases increased... (Continue reading)

Losses in Government jobs, jump in SLO County unemployment rates

Written on 15 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE After half a year of falling unemployment, rates skyrocketed in San Luis Obispo County in July to 5.2%, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. While unemployment numbers climb, the size of the county workforce is increased... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire scorches over 132,600 acres, another firefighter injured

Written on 14 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has scorched 132,605 acres, destroyed five structures and injured 12 people, according to a Thursday evening update. The fire is currently 51% containment. Firefighters completed... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County burglar escapes incarceration

Written on 14 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Law enforcement is searching for a man who escaped a California reentry program facility on Thursday morning, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Felipe Rodriguez is serving a four-year prison sentence for a felony... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire scorches over 120,000 acres, destroys a third structure

Written on 11 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has destroyed three structures, scorched 120,779 acres and injured 10 people, according to a Monday evening update. The blaze is currently 33% contained. The Gifford... (Continue reading)