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Woman accused of election fraud seeks continuance, denied

Written on 30 Aug, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County woman facing nine counts of election fraud lost a motion on Wednesday to continue her trial, which is set to begin on Monday. Prosecutors charged Gaea Powell in June 2025 with violating... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 30 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments
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By KAREN VELIE While the average price for gas fell in the United States, in California and San Luis Obispo County prices continued to increase last week, according to AAA. SLO County gas prices jumped four cents to $5.90 a... (Continue reading)

Smoke from Big Sur drifting across San Luis Obispo County

Written on 29 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Smoke from two wildfires burning in the Big Sur area drifted across the north and coastal regions of San Luis Obispo County on Saturday afternoon. The Plaskett Fire, which ignited on Tuesday in southern Monterey County, exploded... (Continue reading)

Man plotted to kill SLO County district attorney, sentenced to prison

Written on 25 Aug, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE The man accused of plotting to kill San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow, his wife and two children was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison on Tuesday afternoon in the U.S. District Court for... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 23 Aug, 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 Sycamore loves locals Calling all residents from: Kern... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 23 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments
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By KAREN VELIE Amid continued instability in the Strait of Hormuz, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased three cents last week to $5.86, according to AAA. At $5.66, the average price for... (Continue reading)

Fire burns hundreds of acres along Highway 166

Written on 22 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire that started Saturday morning is burning along Highway 166 south of the Carrizo Plain. The blaze, dubbed the Carrizo Fire, has burned 268 acres, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 11 a.m., a caller reported... (Continue reading)

SLO County unemployment rate increases

Written on 21 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE For a second month in a row, unemployment rates increased in San Luis Obispo County, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. The county unemployment rate rose from 4.3% in June to 4.5% in July. During July,... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara county wineries win awards

Written on 20 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A prestigious group of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara wineries were recently awarded top 10 rankings by USA Today. Contests include best wine tasting rooms, best winery restaurants, best wine clubs and best winery tours. Best... (Continue reading)

Semi-truck overturns, Highway 58 closed in rural San Luis Obispo County

Written on 18 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A semi-truck loaded with cardboard overturned on Highway 58 in rural San Luis Obispo County on Tuesday afternoon. Highway 58 is closed in both directions approximately 30 miles east of Highway 101, according to the CHP. Shortly... (Continue reading)