A vegetation fire near Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, California, scorched 6 acres of oak woodland, with Cal Fire units and air tankers responding.

This month, he has been making daily treks to Santa Margarita Lake where he’s been catching big bass. Five years ago he caught his biggest bass, a 7 1⁄2-pounder on a spinnerbait, also at Santa ...

A vegetation fire near Santa Margarita Lake burned six acres of oak woodland as of 1:41 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025. This is a developing story. Check back to sanluisobispo.com for updates.

A bat infected with rabies was found near Rancho Santa Margarita Lake in Orange County this month, health authorities said. The bat was discovered on April 17 and taken in for testing as part of ...