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Jail mugshots

See the latest photos of people who have been booked into San Luis Obispo County Jail.

The Paso Robles Education Alliance is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from Justin Vineyards and Winery to support the organizations ongoing efforts to provide new educational resources and opportunities in Paso Robles public schools. The donation to PREA will help initiate new programs and augment existing initiatives in the district. For information, call 866-620-0584 or visit <a href=http://www.GoPREA.org>http://www.GoPREA.org</a>.
<p>Pictured are are, from left, Traci McMahan, Darla Stephenson, David Bowman, Jeff Railsback, David Ricanati, Gwen Severson and Brian Thorndyke.</p>

Good News! 2014

Meet people who are doing good things in your town. Email news to goodnews@ thetribunenews.com.

An intense Pacific storm slammed the San Luis Obispo County coast a week ago, its powerful winds and high surf coming from the southwest, threatening piers usually sheltered from storms. What caused this unusual system?

Sports

Cal Poly hosts UCSB at Mott Athletic Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. Cal Poly's Zach Gordon (44) and UCSB's Taran Brown (35) battle for the rebound during first-half play.
Photo by Laura Dickinson 3-8-14

Cal Poly loses 71-55 to UCSB

Business

In this photo released by Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, a patrol vessel of Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency searches for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane off Tok Bali Beach in Kelantan, Malaysia, Sunday, March 9, 2014. Military radar indicates that the missing Boeing 777 jet may have turned back, Malaysia’s air force chief said Sunday as scores of ships and aircraft from across Asia resumed a hunt for the plane and its 239 passengers.

Air force chief: Malaysia jet may have turned back

Military radar indicates that the missing Boeing 777 jet may have turned back before vanishing, Malaysia's air force chief said Sunday as authorities were investigating up to four passengers with suspicious identifications. 5 minutes ago

Vt. bus drivers, union reach deal, averting strike 5 minutes ago
Why Malaysia Airlines jet might have disappeared 5 minutes ago
NY Sen. Gillibrand pushes lower childcare costs 20 minutes ago
Nebraska Farm Bureau offers farm bill guidance 2 hours ago

Opinion

Dan Walters: Can Brown hold the line on California ‘safety net’ spending?

The state’s finances are improving, ramping up pressure on Gov. Jerry Brown and other Democrats to restore cuts in “safety net” services

Entertainment

The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary Wednesday with a screening of the documentary "Starring Adam West" at the Fremont Theatre.

What's happening at the San Luis Obispo Film Festival

Check out what's in store during the final two days of the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival.

Living

Hot Property: 'Supernatural' star Jared Padalecki sells Valley house

LOS ANGELES - Jared Padalecki, who stars on the long-running CW series "Supernatural," has recorded a very down-to-earth house sale in the San Fernando Valley for $2.4 million.

State

Fire Dept.: 30-40 hurt as stage falls in Calif.

A stage at a Southern California high school collapsed during a student event and 30-40 people were rushed to hospitals with mainly minor injuries, authorities said. 5 minutes ago