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The French Hospital Medical Center Foundation recently received a $9,000 donation from the PUMA Aquatic Swim Club for the Hearst Cancer Resource Center. The donation was raised at the team&#x92;s sixth annual swim meet at Arroyo Grande High School. Swimmers from the Central Coast, Central Valley and Southern California participated in the event. <p>The meet raised money through sponsorships, entry fees, an auction and the concession stand, bringing the six-year total donation to the HCRC to $58,000.</p>

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Peter J. Gravett, secretary of the California Department of Veterans Affairs, speaks at Cuesta College on Wednesday.

State veterans affairs official holds talk at Cuesta College

Peter J. Gravett, secretary of the California Department of Veterans Affairs, has several messages for local military veterans: Pursue benefits. Connect with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. And watch out for each other, “because we can...

Sports

Shortstop Peter Van Gansen, rear, has helped Cal Poly to a 31-5 start to the season, including an 8-1 mark in Big West Conference play.

Cal Poly baseball team set to host Cal State Fullerton

Cal Poly is expecting a capacity crowd for the series and brought in extra seats in the form of portable bleachers this week to help accommodate spectators.

Business

Alex Minicucci is the founder of SMS Masterminds, a loyalty marketing business that provides contact through text messaging, email and social networking.

SMS Masterminds' Alex Minicucci is named CEO of SpendSmart Payments

The SpendSmart Payments Company, which provides prepaid payment cards, has named Alex Minicucci chief executive officer following its merger with SMS Masterminds, the local mobile marketing firm Minicucci founded in 2009.

Opinion

An Asian citrus psyllid, an insect about one-eighth of an inch long that spreads a deadly citrus disease, has been found in San Luis Obispo County.

A tiny pest is a deadly threat to SLO County’s citrus industry

We’re fortunate to have a diversity of agriculture in San Luis Obispo County. More than 100 crops are grown here, including strawberries, wine grapes and citrus fruit. But the recent arrival of an invasive pest could mean citrus is no longer... 3 hours ago

Entertainment

A boxing scene from the Pilipino Cultural Night event, "Bayani."

Pilipino culture at the Clark Center

Pilipino Cultural Night features 44 cast and crew members celebrating the culture, music, dance and folklore of the Philippines.

Living

Dogs and bonnets at Cayucos Lioness’ Easter parade

The Cayucos Lioness’ Club will host its Easter Bonnet Dog Parade at noon Saturday beginning at Hardie Park. Dogs and their humans are encouraged to dress up and join the parade, and possibly win prizes. Entry fee is $8 to $10. Proceeds benefit... 3 hours ago

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This March 27, 2014 photo provided by the National Park Service shows P-22 a 4 year old male mountain lion who was recaptured in late March by National Park Service biologists. The mountain lion known to traverse the hills in and around Los Angeles&#x2019; largest park has been exposed to rat poison and is suffering from mange. Scientists noticed the big cat known as P-22 was sickly when they recaptured it last month to replace the batteries in its GPS tracking collar.

Famous Los Angeles mountain lion exposed to poison

A mountain lion that appeared strong and healthy when it was photographed as it ruled a wilderness park in the middle of Los Angeles has been exposed to rat poison and is suffering from mange, officials said. 5 minutes ago

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Obama praises Biden, but doesn't endorse for 2016

President Barack Obama is keeping to himself his favorite to succeed him in the White House. 5 minutes ago