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

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A large panga boat along with 4,440 pounds of marijuana were found on the beach at Estero Bluffs State Park, north of Cayucos and west of Highway 1, on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014.

Funding for boat to fight drug smuggling wins supervisors' approval

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office was granted a request Tuesday to spend nearly a half-million dollars in federal grants on a new boat to combat international drug smugglers.

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.

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.

Opinion

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...

Entertainment

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.”

Living

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...

State

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2014 file photo, Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman arrive at the Chanel Dinner celebrating the release of Drew Barrymore's new book 'Find It In Everything' at Chanel Boutique in Beverly Hills, Calif. The actress, 39, and her art advisor husband, Kopelman, 36, have welcomed their second daughter. Frankie Barrymore Kopelman was born on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, confirms Barrymore&#x2019;s rep Chris Miller.

Drew Barrymore welcomes second baby girl

Drew Barrymore is now a mommy of two. 9 minutes ago

Nation/World

Bomb, shooting in Egypt kills 2 police officers

A senior Egyptian police officer was killed after an explosive device placed under his car went off in a western Cairo suburb on Wednesday while another officer died in a raid on a militant hideout in the country's second-largest city, officials ... 4 minutes ago