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Top Stories
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Downed power line near Cal Poly causes outage
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For economic development, SLO County has 'only upsides,' state official says
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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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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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Arrest, closure leaves Grover Beach's Exploration Station in upheaval
The Exploration Station’s science center in Grover Beach has been temporarily closed and a former employee has been accused of forgery and embezzlement, according to authorities.
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Local
Cal Poly says it's making progress on sustainability
Cal Poly has shown steady progress in its conservation efforts such as reducing commuter trips to campus, maintaining energy usage levels despite enrollment growth, and keeping its ground and creek water clean.
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
Meat supplier in China scandal has global reach
It isn't a household name, but the company at the center of a food scandal in China helps make some of the world's most popular foods, including the Big Macs and Quarter Pounders served at McDonald's locations.
