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A healthy stand of poison oak along the trail in the Los Osos Oaks State Reserve along Los Osos Valley Road. New leaves are shiny with oil that includes urushiol, the itch causing ingredient.

Former Morro Bay man has an itch for studying poison oak

Retired psychiatrist Curt Beebe was fascinated with poison oak and his studies made him an expert on the plant and the pain it can cause. He's had plenty of poison oak-induced rashes over the years, but that's nothing compared to his Parkinson's disease...

Sports

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala, left, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, center, and forward Glen Davis defend during the first half in Game 1 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, April 19, 2014, in Los Angeles.

Young Clippers try to mature against Warriors

The Clippers insist they just weren't themselves in losing their series opener. They chalk it up to being too amped, which led to mistakes on both ends.

Business

SLO County home sales fall in March, while median price jumps

The total number of homes sold in San Luis Obispo County in March — including new homes, resale single-family homes and condos — declined 10.8 percent year over year.

Opinion

Joe Tarica

Pismo council shows wisdom, ends council meeting prayers

Pismo Beach City Council ended the practice of prayer at council meetings last week, showing respect and inclusion to the Pismo Beach community.

Entertainment

The cast of Kelrik Productions’ "You’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

The Edgy Veggie: Eggless 'Egg Salad'

This must be the egg industry's favorite time of the year. Eggs, though, aren't all they're cracked up to be for cholesterol avoiders, allergic folk (eggs are among the top eight food allergens) and vegans. Plant-powered egg alternatives mean we ... 47 minutes ago

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File- This July 2, 2004, file photo shows a traveler walking from one terminal to another at San Jose Airport in San Jose, Calif. FBI officials say a 16-year-old boy stowed away in the wheel well of a flight from California to Hawaii, surviving the trip halfway across the Pacific Ocean unharmed despite frigid. Security footage from the San Jose airport verified that the boy hopped a fence to get to Hawaiian Airlines Flight 45 on Sunday April 20, 2014.

Teen OK after riding in wheel well of Hawaii jet

Officials say a 16-year-old boy is "lucky to be alive" and unharmed after flying from California to Hawaii stowed away in a plane's wheel well, surviving cold temperatures at 38,000 feet and a lack of oxygen. 5 minutes ago

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Car hits packed Florida church, injuring 21

A car slammed into a packed Florida church just as its annual Easter concert was about to begin, injuring 21 people as it barreled through the brick outer wall and several rows of pews, Fort Myers police said. 5 minutes ago