2014 California Mid-State Fair
Top Stories
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Judge rules against couple who planned to build home above Pirate's Cove
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Bakersfield oilman downsizes plan to drill in Huasna Valley
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Squeezed by drought, farmer donates avocado harvest to the hungry
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Cal Poly students' invention to help disabled man compete in SLO Triathlon
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SLO County's whistleblower hotline has brought in 27 complaints so far
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For economic development, SLO County has 'only upsides,' state official says
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Downed power line near Cal Poly causes outage
A downed power line caused a power outage around noon near Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo Wednesday afternoon and crews remain at the site attempting to restore power.
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Local
Lady Antebellum charms the crowd at Mid-State Fair
Lady Antebellum offered up a no-frills, fast-paced concert at the California Mid-State Fair on Tuesday night that left the crowd shouting for more long after the encore.
Sports
Giants beat Phillies 9-6 in 14 innings
If something didn't happen soon, Giants manager Bruce Bochy was trotting a position player out to the pitching rubber.
Business
For economic development, SLO County has 'only upsides,' state official says
Kish Rajan, California Gov. Jerry Brown's dynamic appointee to head the state Office of Business and Economic Development, is confident that San Luis Obispo County can develop as a hub of technology and innovation.
Opinion
Where did the billboards on Hwy. 101 south of SLO go?
Travelers can rejoice in the restoration of scenic views from Highway 101 of the Johnson Ranch, just south of San Luis Obispo’s city limits. The two billboards on the property have been removed.
Entertainment
Our 10 favorite summer movies of all time
Tribune staff members share the movies that mean "summer" to them, from "Jaws" to "Independence Day."
Living
Paradise found in Don and Sharon Erbstoesser's garden in SLO
Golfers and walkers hiking the perimeter of San Luis Obispo Country Club often stop to compliment Sharon and Don Erbstoesser as they walk past the colorful garden bordering the golf course.
State
Fire season in West expected to get more intense
Despite widespread drought in the West and expectations of an above-average wildfire season, wildfires have burned less than half the 10-year average area so far this summer.
Nation/World
Arizona inmate dies 2 hours after execution began
A condemned Arizona inmate gasped and snorted for more than an hour and a half during his execution Wednesday before he died in an episode sure to add to the scrutiny surrounding the death penalty in the U.S.
