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San Luis Obispo County under coastal flood, high surf advisories

Written on 11 Oct, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE As Tropical Storm Rachel arrives, San Luis Obispo County is under both high surf and coastal flood advisories on Sunday. The storm also has the potential to bring rain, strong winds and cooler temperatures to the Central... (Continue reading)

Guilty of voter fraud, SLO County woman asks for an attorney

Written on 10 Oct, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County woman convicted of election fraud is again asking for an attorney, this time for her sentencing hearing and other post trial issues. Gaea Powell’s sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 19. On Oct.... (Continue reading)

Measles case reported in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 8 Oct, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE As measles cases spread throughout the United States, Santa Luis Obispo County recently reported its first measles case in 2026. Potential exposure locations Health officials have identified the following potential community exposure locations and times linked to... (Continue reading)

Former Templeton group chair arrested again, facing more time in jail

Written on 8 Oct, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE Former Templeton advisory group chair David Leader is behind bars for allegedly violated a restraining order multiple times, and is now facing additional charges. In August, a judge sentenced 71-year-old Leader to 30 days in jail for... (Continue reading)

Should San Luis Obispo County change its 911 system?

Written on 7 Oct, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE After years of taking a slice of the medical emergency revenue pie, there is a proposal for San Luis Obispo County and its cities to adopt a public private partnership known as an alliance model that would... (Continue reading)

Find deals in SLO County on happy hours, lodging, dining

Written on 4 Oct, 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 rising in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 4 Oct, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE While California gas prices continued increasing last week, the average cost for gas in the United States began dropping. The average price for gas rose one cent to $6.56 a gallon in San Luis Obispo County last... (Continue reading)

Man who killed wife in San Miguel is undocumented immigrant

Written on 1 Oct, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 40 comments

By KAREN VELIE The man who allegedly shot and killed his wife at their home in San Miguel on Monday night is an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, according to a detainer from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It’s estimated... (Continue reading)