San Luis Obispo County confirmed its first measles case since 2018 in a local child who recently traveled internationally. The case highlights the ongoing risk of measles reemergence due to declining vaccination rates, despite the disease being declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. Public health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination and awareness to prevent further spread, especially given measles' high contagiousness and potential complications.
The Foo Fighters announced a surprise all-ages concert in San Luis Obispo at the Fremont Theater, with tickets available only through in-person purchase at the box office, requiring fans to line up early and present a physical ID and credit card. Fans began lining up hours before tickets went on sale, with the event scheduled for Saturday evening.
The Madre fire in rural San Luis Obispo County has grown to nearly 80,000 acres, making it California's largest wildfire this year, with over 200 people evacuated and about 50 structures threatened. The fire, fueled by heat and wind, is about 10% contained and is threatening the Carrizo Plain National Monument, with firefighting efforts ongoing involving over 600 personnel and multiple aircraft. The fire's cause is under investigation amid a forecast of a heat wave increasing fire risk.
The Madre fire in San Luis Obispo County has grown to 70,800 acres, making it the largest wildfire in California this year, with over 200 people evacuated and 50 structures threatened amid hot, windy conditions. Firefighters are actively battling the blaze, which remains 10% contained, and the cause is under investigation.
The Madre Fire in California's San Luis Obispo County has rapidly expanded to over 52,500 acres, prompting evacuations and highway closures, with about 50 structures threatened and ongoing investigations into its cause.
The San Luis Obispo Public Health Department advises avoiding ocean water contact during and three days after significant rainstorms due to runoff carrying harmful bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. These pathogens can cause health issues, particularly for vulnerable groups like young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Surfers and swimmers should be cautious, especially near runoff outlets. For more information, visit the Public Health Department's website or call their hotline.
The Central Coast will only experience a partial solar eclipse, with San Luis Obispo expecting to see about 40% coverage. Residents are making efforts to witness the event, with one individual traveling to Belton, Texas for a better view. Students are also excited, with one middle schooler looking forward to observing his friends' reactions. The eclipse will start at 10:08 a.m. and last for approximately two hours and ten minutes. Additionally, NASA provides instructions on creating a pinhole viewer to safely observe the eclipse.
Med Stop Urgent Care in San Luis Obispo has reported an increase in respiratory illnesses, including flu and COVID-19, with the flu season starting earlier than usual. Health officials advise taking precautions, especially for the elderly and those with heart and lung problems, as they are most susceptible to upper respiratory illnesses. The California Department of Public Health has observed a rise in COVID-19 and influenza-positive tests since October. Additionally, there is an uptick of RSV in children, and pneumonia cases in children are increasing worldwide. It is recommended to stay up to date on vaccinations, avoid risky situations, wear masks, and seek medical attention early when sick.
Spotify's new "Sound Town" feature, which matches users to a city based on their music taste, has led to San Luis Obispo, California, trending on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter). Users have taken to X to question and joke about why their music taste led them to the central coast city. The feature assigns a "Sound Town" based on a user's most streamed artists and how those artists are streamed in other cities globally. Congressman Salud Carbajal joined in on the trend, highlighting San Luis Obispo's beautiful coastlines, great food and drink, and year-round sun.
A 15-year-old teenager has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the Lizzie Fire in San Luis Obispo. The fire, which broke out near San Luis Obispo High School, has burned 100 acres and is 80% contained. No structures were damaged, and evacuation warnings have been lifted. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the police.
The Lizzie Fire in San Luis Obispo remains at 100 acres and is 80% contained, with full containment expected on Thursday. A 15-year-old has been arrested for arson in connection with the fire, and an evacuation warning has been lifted for affected homes. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and it is not related to two other fires that broke out at Cal Poly.
Evacuations have been issued after a vegetation fire broke out above San Luis Obispo High School in California. Additional resources have been ordered to fight the fire, which is burning in a south, southeast direction. Two more fires have been reported near Cal Poly, but are not an immediate safety concern for the campus community. Evacuation orders have been issued for specific areas, and more information will be released soon.
Thousands of cyclists participating in the AIDS/LifeCycle ride will be passing through San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties this week, using portions of state highways 101, 46, and 1 during daytime hours. The ride is a 7-day, 545-mile bike ride meant to raise funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS-related services provided by the Los Angeles LGBT Center and San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
A norovirus outbreak originating from a California restaurant has sickened about 100 people, according to the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department. The investigations consistently pointed to the same establishment. The Public Health Department required the restaurant to initiate intensive cleaning and disinfection measures and launched an investigation to determine the source of the illnesses. Norovirus is highly contagious and infected people can spread the infection easily to others.
Thousands of people flooded the streets in San Luis Obispo during a St. Patrick's Day celebration called 'Saint Fratty's' at Cal Poly. Several citations were issued related to the incident, and a full report is expected to be released tomorrow.
