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Madre Fire continues to grown in SLO County. See latest acreage, containment
The Madre Fire in eastern San Luis Obispo County continued to grown overnight as firefighters battle challenging conditions ...
10 SLO County gems — from beaches to boardwalks — ranked in 2025 surveys
San Luis Obispo County consistently ranks high in various surveys due to its unique blend of outdoor activities, small-town ...
‘Gorgeous’ SLO County spot among top 10 places to camp on West Coast. Which one?
The campground offers an “ideal platform for birdwatching and taking in scenic views,” camping app The Dyrt said.
I became a scientist, but I don’t know if my career will exist in five years | Opinion
The opportunities I had as an aspiring researcher are gone. The path to a better life for kids in Sacramento is slipping away ...
KCBX is celebrating 50 years of public radio. See photos from station’s early years
KCBX has been able to swim against the stream of bland corporate sameness for five decades. Their broadcast has included ...
Madre Fire updates: SLO County fire grows to 70,800 acres, 1 building destroyed
As of the Friday update at 9:15 a.m., the Madre Fire remained at 52,592 acres and was now 10% contained, according to Cal ...
Annual parade kicks off a festive Fourth of July in Cayucos
At 10 a.m. families gathered around to enjoy the traditional Fourth of July parade, running from Seventh Street through Ocean ...
Were Zac and Dylan Efron in SLO County? Pics show celeb brothers boating trip
San Luis Obispo County natives Zac and Dylan Efron were spotted at what appeared to be a local lake this week. On July 1, Zac ...
Crews respond to commercial structure fire in downtown Templeton
Firefighters responded to a commercial structure fire in downtown Templeton on Friday night. According to emergency radio traffic, the fire was at 405 S. Main St., the location of Templeton Feed & ...