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Firefighters slow spread of Gifford Fire, now at 72,460 acres

Written on 5 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters made “great progress” on the Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties on Monday and overnight, according to incident overview. Now 7% contained, the fire has scorched 72,460 acres. “Great progress was... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire balloons overnight to 65,000 acres

Written on 4 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties ballooned to 65,062 acres overnight, with 3% containment. In SLO County, the fire crossed Branch Mountain Road, while on the southeast flank, it continued its... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 3 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. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach Your Sycamore Summer Located at the heart of... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices rise slightly, find lowest costs

Written on 3 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE After months of falling prices, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County rose two cents to $4.87 a gallon last week, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo County grows to 5,000 acres

Written on 2 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties grew to 5,000 acres by Friday evening, with no containment. The fire is burning primarily in the Los Padres National Forest. Shortly after 2 p.m.... (Continue reading)

Will Paul Flores return to San Luis Obispo County to testify at trial?

Written on 29 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Editors Note: This is first in a four-part series on three civil lawsuits and an appeal related to the investigation, trial and incarceration of Paul Flores. Even though Paul Flores was convicted in 2022 of murdering former... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 27 Jul, 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. Rock and Roll Diner in Oceano and Pismo Beach Brighten up your day with a... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices still falling, find lowest costs

Written on 27 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid low crude oil prices, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped three cents to $4.85 a gallon last week, according to figures from AAA. “Drivers are feeling the slower... (Continue reading)

Over 1,700 PG&E customers without power in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 26 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE More than 1,700 PG&E customers lost power in northern San Luis Obispo County on Saturday morning. Shortly before 10 a.m., power went out for 1,717 customers from the east side of Atascadero to Creston. The cause of... (Continue reading)

Gallo closing another San Luis Obispo County winery

Written on 26 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Another victim of the struggling wine industry, Gallo recently reported plans to close its Courtside Winery production facility in San Miguel on Dec. 1, which will result in the loss off 47 jobs. In 2024, Gallo sold... (Continue reading)