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

Written on 19 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Amid uncertainty in the Middle East, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped three cents last week to $5.97 a gallon, according to AAA. In California, the average price for... (Continue reading)

SLO County unemployment rate declining

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

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County’s unemployment rate fell slightly in February to 4.4%, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. During the same time, unemployment rates in California and the United States remained steady. The county unemployment rate... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County ranked fourth least affordable

Written on 18 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE While home ownership is a key part of the American dream, there is a dramatic gap between what the middle class can afford and actual home prices on the Central Coast. San Luis Obispo County is ranked... (Continue reading)

Is coalition concealing dark money in effort to buy SLO County election?

Written on 17 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

Statement from the Adam Verdin campaign for San Luis Obispo County District 4 supervisor Today, the Adam Verdin for Supervisor campaign issued a demand for transparency from the newly formed “South County Coalition,” calling on Treasurer Dorothy Hines to immediately... (Continue reading)

Coastal areas in SLO, Santa Barbara counties under wind advisory

Written on 16 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Strong winds are in store for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County beaches later today, with a wind advisory in effect on Thursday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The... (Continue reading)

Two people busted for illegal crab collection in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 15 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A California Department of Fish and Wildlife officer recently busted two people who were attempting to remove 351 crabs from Estero Bluffs State Park in San Luis Obispo County. While on patrol, the officer spotted two people... (Continue reading)

Mobile home damaged in storms, replacement homes available

Written on 14 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County has secured funding to provide replacement homes to some manufactured or mobile homeowners impacted by the 2022-2023 winter storms. The Manufactured Home Replacement and Elevation Program provides funding to replace mobile or manufactured... (Continue reading)

Woman accused of election fraud to represent herself, seek jury trial

Written on 14 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County woman facing nine felony counts over alleged election fraud again plans to represent herself as she moves towards a jury trial. On April 9, Gaea Powell filed a motion for “conflict counsel”... (Continue reading)

Should Trump refund fees for wind energy leases offshore of Morro Bay?

Written on 12 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County attorney Saro Rizzo on April 2 asked the federal government to pursue lease refund agreements with the five companies currently holding offshore wind leases in California, three of which are off the coast... (Continue reading)

Check out San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels

Written on 12 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Following two storms that drenched San Luis Obispo County this weekend, rainfall totals are well above average in all areas of the county, according to the SLO County website. All areas of the county have exceeded yearly... (Continue reading)