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The Sapphires, a junior level 3 competitive all-star cheer team from Central Coast Elite at Central Coast Gymnastics, was named first-place team in its division at the American Showcase, a national competition held by The American Cheer & Dance Championships. <p>The Platinum team, junior level 1, was second in its division, and the Rubies team, mini level 1, was second in its division.</p> <p>The teams are coached by Aly Mantell.</p>

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Assistant District Attorney Tim Covello, left, and Deputy District Attorney Dan Dow are running for the county district attorney job.

District attorney candidates to answer questions at Wednesday forum

A public forum for district attorney candidates Tim Covello and Dan Dow will be Wednesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at the community room of the San Luis Obispo City/County Library, 999 Palm St.

Sports

Cal Poly&#x2019;s Mark Mathias grabs a ground ball and turns an out during the Mustangs&#x2019; 12-5 win over San&#x2008;Jose State on Tuesday.

Cal Poly baseball team crushes San Jose State

Despite the highest Division I ranking in program history, Cal Poly head coach Larry Lee is certain the Mustangs’ best baseball is ahead of them. 35 minutes ago

Business

SLO County's unemployment rate dips in March

San Luis Obispo County's unemployment rate fell slightly to 6.1 percent in March — down 10.3 percent from the 2013 estimate of 6.8 percent.

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Increasing Atascadero's sales tax would help upgrade roads, described as the city's "biggest challenge," city leaders say. Shown here is pavement damage on East Front Street.

Atascadero should put tax increase up for a vote

It may seem counterintuitive for a community that’s attempting to boost tourism and encourage its residents to “buy local” to raise the sales tax . However, commercial districts are not going to attract business if their charms...

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The cast of Kelrik Productions&#xE2;&#x80;&#x99; "You&#xE2;&#x80;&#x99;re a Good Man, Charlie Brown."

Kelrik Productions brings 'Charlie Brown' to Clark Center

Kelrik Productions continues its season of family-friendly shows with “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.”

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Red flags mean stop the relationship

Red flags are indications there are serious problems with a partner and that the relationship is headed for trouble. They may indicate the presence of character flaws or merely the unsuitability of a particular mate. Either way, they’re flashing...

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Workers move equipment near gates used by Hawaiian Airlines at Terminal A of Mineta San Jose International Airport, Monday, April 21, 2014, in San Jose, Calif. A 16-year-old boy scrambled over a fence at the airport, crossed a tarmac and climbed into a jetliner's wheel well, then flew for five freezing hours to Hawaii, Sunday. FBI spokesman Tom Simon in Honolulu said the teen did not remember the flight from San Jose.

Airport security vulnerabilities not uncommon

For all the tens of billions of dollars that the nation has spent on screening passengers and their bags, few airports made a comparable investment to secure the airplanes themselves. 12 minutes ago

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Federal judge to hear Oregon gay marriage case

A federal judge in Oregon is ready to hear arguments about the state's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage, but no one will be in court to defend the measure. 1 minute ago