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Power outages across San Luis Obispo County, Atascadero City Hall closed

Written on 14 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Hundreds of PG&E customers across San Luis Obispo County lost power on Friday, including in Atascadero, where City Hall is currently closed because of an outage. As of 2 p.m., there are clusters of power outages in... (Continue reading)

Plains Fire in Eastern San Luis Obispo County burns 2,500 acres

Written on 12 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Plains Fire burning in Eastern San Luis Obispo County on Wednesday has grown to 2,500 acres. The fire is 15% contained and forward progress has been stopped. Shortly after noon, a caller reported the fire burning... (Continue reading)

Woman accused of election fraud loses lawsuit against SLO County

Written on 11 Aug, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County woman, who is accused of election fraud, filed three lawsuits against witnesses and agencies involved in her criminal case. Gaea Powell lost her case against the SLO County Clerk-Recorder’s Office on Tuesday,... (Continue reading)

Newsom won’t extend Diablo Canyon operations past 2030

Written on 10 Aug, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday he will not work to renew licenses to keep Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant in San Luis Obispo County operating beyond 2030. With less than six months left in office, Newsom said... (Continue reading)

Forward spread of Antelope Fire burning near Shandon stopped

Written on 9 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Late Sunday evening, firefighters were able to stop the forward spread of the Antelope Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Kern counties. The fire has burned 2,091 ares and is 20% contained. Shortly after 4 p.m.... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 9 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. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 9 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped six cents last week to $5.86 a gallon after weeks of rising prices, according to AAA. “Crude oil prices are down in the... (Continue reading)

Fire burning near Shandon scorches over 2,000 acres

Written on 8 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fast moving fire burning near Shandon scorched over 2,000 acres in San Luis Obispo and Kern counties on Saturday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 4 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning near the... (Continue reading)

SLO County woman appointed to a California appellate court

Written on 8 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the appointment of San Luis Obispo County resident and Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Denise Hippach to a state appellate court. After only four years as a judge, Hippach... (Continue reading)

SLO County pulls proposed sales tax for roads off the ballot

Written on 6 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Wednesday to remove a proposed .5% sales tax measure for transportation projects from the November ballot. At an estimated cost of $588,000, the SLO Council of... (Continue reading)