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Firefighters increase containment of Gifford Fire

Written on 13 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has destroyed four structures, scorched 125,272 acres and injured 10 people, according to a Wednesday morning update. The blaze is currently 37% contained. Throughout Tuesday... (Continue reading)

Evacuations increase as Gifford Fire rages towards homes

Written on 8 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Correction: It is federal, not state environmental laws, that do not permit firefighters to move equipment into wilderness areas. By KAREN VELIE As the Gifford Fire rages through northern San Luis Obispo County, the number of people ordered to evacuate... (Continue reading)

Neighbors help neighbors fight fire in rural Santa Margarita

Written on 19 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A couple with a home in rural Santa Margarita spotted smoke at a neighbor’s property, called 911 and then proceeded to stomp on the fire on Monday afternoon. Within minutes, five people were working on the half... (Continue reading)

Vegetation fire burns 100 acres in rural Santa Margarita

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

By KAREN VELIE A vegetation fire burned approximately 100 acres in rural Santa Margarita on Saturday evening. Shortly after 6 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning off Highway 58 near East Pozo Road. After several hours, Cal Fire crews... (Continue reading)

Driver killed in drunk driving crash near Santa Margarita

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

By KAREN VELIE An intoxicated driver was killed in a single vehicle crash near Santa Margarita early Thursday morning. Shortly before 3 a.m., the driver was traveling at a high rate of speed on Highway 58 near Red Hill Road... (Continue reading)

Man hit, killed by car near Santa Margarita following altercation

Written on 24 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Shortly before a vehicle hit and killed a 19-year-old man attempting to run across Highway 101 near Santa Margarita, the man was in an altercation in a passenger vehicle, according to the CHP. Not long after midnight... (Continue reading)

Vehicle hit, killed man on Highway 101 near Santa Margarita

Written on 21 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A vehicle hit and killed a man attempting to run across Highway 101 near Santa Margarita early Monday morning, according to the CHP. Not long after midnight, a man got out of a passenger vehicle and attempted... (Continue reading)

Neighbors concerned about access to homes in Santa Margarita

Written on 2 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A sign posted as you leave or enter Tassajara Creek Road in Santa Margarita informs residents their only access to their homes will be closed from 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. for the next three days for... (Continue reading)

Three-car crash on Highway 101 in Santa Margarita

Written on 2 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A three-car crash on Highway 101 near Santa Margarita has snarled southbound traffic. Shortly after 8:20, a caller reported a three car collision on Highway 101 north of Highway 58.  CHP officers closed one southbound lane of... (Continue reading)

Grass fire burns 1,410 acres in rural Santa Margarita

Written on 12 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Bear Fire burning in rural Santa Margarita has burned 1,410 acres and is 50% contained, as of Wednesday evening. Shortly before noon on Wednesday, a caller reported the blaze burning near the intersection of Soda Lake... (Continue reading)