Articles Tagged With ‘San Luis Obispo County’




Evacuation warnings issued for SLO County areas, maps

By KAREN VELIE Officials throughout San Luis Obispo County issued evacuation warnings to flood prone areas as another atmospheric river approaches the Central Coast. Residents and businesses in areas of Oceano, Cayucos, Paso Robles, Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande and Morro... (Continue reading)

Road collapses, cutting off residents near Lake Nacimiento

By JOSH FRIEDMAN For the second time this year, Chimney Rock Road south of Lake Nacimiento collapsed, stranding residents in nearby communities.  In January, an atmospheric river eroded soil between Chimney Rock Road and culverts beneath it. The road collapsed,... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices rising, but for how long?

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices in San Luis Obispo County and the rest of the country increased during the past week leading to further sticker shock at the pump. However, the trend could be short-lived as gas demand declines and... (Continue reading)

SLO County crashes, river rescue, flooding – photos

By KAREN VELIE The latest atmospheric river storm is causing widespread flooding, evacuations, car crashes and a river rescue in San Luis Obispo County.   Firefighters rescue two people from the Salinas River   Paso Robles firefighters rescued two people... (Continue reading)

SLO County hit with road closures, flash flood warnings – Updates

By KAREN VELIE Update: All flash flood warnings in San Luis Obispo County have been lifted and most roads have reopened. Heavy rainfall and wind in San Luis Obispo County resulted in flash flood warnings, downed trees and road closures... (Continue reading)

Find SLO County sales and deals on music lessons, dining, happy hours, more

Find great local deals on dining, entertainment, legal services, automotive, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Marisol at the Cliffs in Pismo Beach Admire ocean views while you enjoy a three course... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices soaring, find the best prices

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices in San Luis Obispo County soared during the past week amid an increase in demand and a decrease in domestic gasoline stocks. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)

RV fire breaks out at SLO County safe parking site

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Firefighters extinguished an RV fire Sunday evening at the San Luis Obispo County overnight parking site near Highway 1 and Kansas Avenue. At 6:35 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning at 855 Oklahoma Avenue, the location... (Continue reading)

Federal, state tax deadlines extended to October for SLO County residents

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County residents, along with most Californians, now have until mid-Oct. 2023 to file their federal and state taxes. In January, the IRS announced a one-month extension for residents and businesses in 31 California counties... (Continue reading)

SLO County household bills 33% higher than national average

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Household bills in San Luis Obispo County are 33.1% higher than the United States average, according to data compiled by the bill management service Doxo. The average SLO County household pays $2,724 per month in bills. The... (Continue reading)