Lopez Lake, Santa Margarita Lake and Whale Rock Reservoir could spill after a few more rainstorms, according to San Luis Obispo County, California, officials.

The Salinas Dam at Santa Margarita Lake began spilling at about 8:30 a.m. on Monday, the county’s data show. Santa Margarita Lake spills on Feb. 6, 2024.

A vegetation fire ignited in the hills east of Santa Margarita on Thursday afternoon. Cal Fire crews were responding to the location, which was between Highway 58 and Santa Margarita Lake, on Huer ...