Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

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.

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.

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.

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.