Forward spread of Antelope Fire burning near Shandon stopped
By KAREN VELIE Late Sunday evening, firefighters were able to stop the forward spread of the Antelope Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Kern counties. The fire has burned 2,091 ares and is 20% contained. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Saturday , a caller reported the fire burning near...
One motorcyclist dies, another injured in crash near Orcutt
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A pair of motorcycles collided south of Orcutt on Saturday, killing one rider and seriously injuring another. The motorcyclists crashed on the northbound Highway 135 onramp to northbound Highway 1, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Responders pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. An...
San Luis Obispo County deals on dining, lodging, happy hours
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. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano! Spice up your morning with a...
Gas prices falling in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped six cents last week to $5.86 a gallon after weeks of rising prices, according to AAA. “Crude oil prices are down in the $70 per barrel range amid optimism that the Strait of...
Fire burning near Shandon scorches over 2,000 acres
By KAREN VELIE A fast moving fire burning near Shandon scorched over 2,000 acres in San Luis Obispo and Kern counties on Saturday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 4 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning near the Cholame Y – the intersection of Highway 46 and Highway...
SLO County woman appointed to a California appellate court
By KAREN VELIE California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the appointment of San Luis Obispo County resident and Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Denise Hippach to a state appellate court. After only four years as a judge, Hippach was awarded the role of associate justice of the Second...
Horse and rider rescued after falling off Montana de Oro trail
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Emergency crews rescued a horse and its rider after the animal fell more than 50 feet off a trail in Montana de Oro State Park Friday evening. The horse fell about 50 to 60 feet off the trail near Oats Peak, according to Cal Fire. Rescue crews...
