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Losses in Government jobs, jump in SLO County unemployment rates

Written on 15 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE After half a year of falling unemployment, rates skyrocketed in San Luis Obispo County in July to 5.2%, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. While unemployment numbers climb, the size of the county workforce is increased... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire scorches over 132,600 acres, another firefighter injured

Written on 14 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has scorched 132,605 acres, destroyed five structures and injured 12 people, according to a Thursday evening update. The fire is currently 51% containment. Firefighters completed... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County burglar escapes incarceration

Written on 14 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Law enforcement is searching for a man who escaped a California reentry program facility on Thursday morning, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Felipe Rodriguez is serving a four-year prison sentence for a felony... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire scorches over 120,000 acres, destroys a third structure

Written on 11 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has destroyed three structures, scorched 120,779 acres and injured 10 people, according to a Monday evening update. The blaze is currently 33% contained. The Gifford... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire scorches 119,214 acres, threatening five SLO County communities

Written on 11 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has destroyed two structures, scorched 119,214 acres and injured 10 people, according to a Monday morning update. The blaze is moving towards the communities of... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on golf, lodging, dining

Written on 10 Aug, 2025 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. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Twilight special golf rate Tee... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices falling again, find lowest costs

Written on 10 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE With crude oil prices in the mid $60s per barrel, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell one cent to $4.86 a gallon last week, according to figures from AAA.... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire destroys two structures, concerns mount over wilderness area

Written on 9 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has destroyed two structures, scorched 111,557 acres and injured eight people, three civilians and five firefighters. The blaze is 21% contained. The heaviest fire activity... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire burns 104,590 acres with 21% containment

Written on 9 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters increased containment of the Gifford Fire to 21% with significant progress made in the south end of the fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. The blaze has scorched 104,590 acres. “Hot and... (Continue reading)

Fear and anger over immigration in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 7 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 41 comments

By KAREN VELIE Dozens of community members voiced their concerns that federal agents are kidnapping undocumented immigrants off the streets during an emotional San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday Yearly, the county applies for grants from... (Continue reading)