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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 10

Monday's smoke was a 668-acre prescribed burn near Santa Maria

Plus, Sam Smith visited the Madonna Inn and beach advisories run until noon.

The Daily San Luis Obispo team2 stories11 sources5 min read

South CountyTop story

Monday's smoke over southern SLO County came from a 668-acre prescribed burn

Monday's burn was set to run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Porter Ranch Prescribed Burn, northeast of Santa Maria

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.8 a.m.to 8 p.m.
  • 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Burn scheduled Monday

Sources: San Luis Obispo Tribune, KSBY News

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8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Burn scheduled Monday

If you saw smoke over southern SLO County on Monday, here's the source. Cal Fire and the San Luis Obispo Range Improvement Association ran the Porter Ranch northeast of Santa Maria, and a news release said crews were treating about 668 acres to cut hazardous wildfire fuels and improve rangeland health.

  • Where: off Alamo Creek Road near Highway 166
  • Hours: scheduled 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday
  • Seen from: Highway 101 between San Luis Obispo and Orcutt

KSBY reported that local landowners also partnered on the burn, and that fire officials say it's designed to “improve rangeland health and reduce wildfire risk.” Motorists near the area were encouraged to use caution because fire personnel and equipment may be operating nearby.

668 acrestreated at the Porter Ranch Prescribed Burn

KSBY put the burn at nearly 670 acres.

Sources: San Luis Obispo Tribune, KSBY News

Only in SLO

Sam Smith posted six photos from the Madonna Inn, including one with a pink-carpet purse

Sam Smith went full . The English pop star posted six photos to Instagram on Sunday from a visit to the iconic, kitschy hotel in San Luis Obispo.

Smith posted six photos and holds Spotify's No. 52 spot

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photos Smith posted to Instagram on Sunday
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Smith's Spotify ranking among top artists worldwide
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Grammy Awards Smith has won

Source: Sacramento Bee

  • Posed in front of the inn's neon-lit sign
  • Dined at the Copper Cafe
  • Carried a purse made from the hotel's pink floral carpet

“Sam was wonderful to our staff throughout the inn.”

Lyndsey Goldwyn, Madonna Inn director of marketing

Goldwyn told The Tribune the inn looks forward to welcoming Smith back soon. Smith is best known for hits like “I'm Not The Only One,” “Stay With Me” and “Too Good At Goodbyes.”

nearly 54 millionmonthly Spotify listeners for Sam Smith

Smith has also won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe, the Sacramento Bee reported.

Source: Sacramento Bee

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High tides

Coastal flood and high surf advisories for SLO County beaches run until Tuesday at noon, according to the National Weather Service. High tides of up to 7 feet are possible, and there's a chance of rain later in the week. San Luis Obispo Tribune

Four dates this month are worth marking

  1. Nov. 10Coastal flood and high surf advisories run until noon.
  2. Nov. 13A chance of rain arrives.
  3. Nov. 18The Tribune's free El Niño forum runs from 6 to 7 p.m. on Zoom.
  4. Nov. 23SLO Fire Department and Fire Safe Council host a free Chipper Day.

Sources: San Luis Obispo Tribune, edhat

El Niño forum

The Tribune is hosting a free virtual forum on the Super El Niño on Wed., Nov. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. on Zoom. Meteorologist John Lindsey and Scotty Jalbert, director of the county's Emergency Operations Center, will answer questions about preparing for rain, high tides and flooding. San Luis Obispo Tribune

Rent survey

The Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo is asking tenants to take a survey on their monthly housing costs, to build a more accurate rent estimate for the county. HUD's puts a one-bedroom at $2,079 a month in fiscal year 2027, up $43, and executive director Michelle Pedigo thinks that's likely too low. KCBX

Tepusquet burn

A release from the Air Pollution Control District lists a of 260 acres of brush and oak understory from Nov. 9 to 13, depending on conditions. It's near Tepusquet Road in Tepusquet Canyon, east of Santa Maria. The Santa Barbara Independent

Chipper Day

The San Luis Obispo Fire Department and the Fire Safe Council are hosting a free Chipper Day on Mon., Nov. 23. It's meant to help residents clear hazardous vegetation. edhat

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  1. Mon., Nov. 9UC Davis flags Avila Beach and Pismo Beach for winter flooding
  2. Sun., Nov. 8Brookshire Farms reopens as the county says E. coli poses no ongoing threat
  3. Sat., Nov. 7SLO County says the E. coli outbreak is no longer a public threat
  4. Fri., Nov. 6SLO County gears up for El Niño storms as high surf hits the coast
  5. Thurs., Nov. 5SLO County E. coli outbreak: what to know if you visited Brookshire Farms
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Daily San Luis Obispoto me · Tues., Nov. 106:00 a.m.

Monday's smoke was a 668-acre prescribed burn near Santa Maria

Plus, Sam Smith visited the Madonna Inn and beach advisories run until noon.

The TLDR

  1. Monday's smoke came from a 668-acre prescribed burn
  2. Sam Smith posted six photos from the Madonna Inn
  3. Coastal flood and high surf advisories run until noon
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