Monday, August 18th, 2025

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Good morning, San Luis Obispo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in SLO County remained steady at $4.86 per gallon last week, according to AAA data. Some local stations offer lower rates (as low as $4.23) while California’s average is $4.49 and the county ranks as the seventh highest priced in the state. CalCoast News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties was 91% contained as firefighters returned home after battling 131,589 acres. The blaze destroyed five structures and injured 12 people while crews focused on mop-up and repair work along the northern and southern ends — officials reported. CalCoast News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office held a general assembly to welcome five new deputy sheriffs, a new administrative services manager and a new program manager—while promoting Commander Dave Menghrajani and two senior deputies to serve in roles ranging from jail operations to community policing. Paso Robles Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Louie is a 2-year-old blind brindle pug available for adoption through Novy’s Ark—he is friendly with other dogs and children but has not been housebroken or walked on a leash and will need training to adjust to his new home. Paso Robles Daily News
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