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Here's a look at Cal Poly's new Warren J. Baker Center for Science and Mathematics. The $119 million, 189,000 square-foot building is the second largest building on campus and encompasses 64 faculty offices, 44 lab spaces, seven studio classrooms and eight lecture halls that can seat a total of 484 students.

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

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2013 file photo, San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith (99) moves in on a play against the Indianapolis Colts at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Two key faces have been absent as they seek new contracts, right guard Alex Boone and tight end Vernon Davis. On the defensive side, linebacker Aldon Smith and cornerback Chris Culliver each dealt with offseason arrests and court appearances.

Tight end Vernon Davis arrives at 49ers training camp

For anyone figuring Vernon Davis has some catching up to do during training camp, quarterback Colin Kaepernick has no concerns.

Business

Kish Rajan

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

Phil Dirkx

Can any law actually restrain marijuana use?

Our City Council here in Paso Robles couldn’t decide last week whether to ban the delivery of medical marijuana to people within the city. Can any law actually restrain marijuana use? 2 hours ago

Entertainment

C3PO, the droll droid of Star Wars fame, is shown with the character Luke Skywalker, played by Mark Hamill, in this undated handout photo. (AP Photo/Mandatory Credit: Copyright 2004 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved.)

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

Bubba has been at the San Luis Obispo County Animal Services shelter for four months. He responds to several commands and likes to offer up his paw just to be friendly.

Bubba gets a second chance, finds a home

Adoptions of pets from San Luis Obispo County Animal Services that have been featured in the Pet Tales are fairly high. Every once in a while, the featured animal is overlooked. It looked like this was the case with Bubba.

State

LAPD investigates death of USC student off campus

A University of Southern California official says Los Angeles police are investigating the death of a graduate student in an off-campus apartment. 6 minutes ago

Nation/World

US pulls Peace Corps volunteers from Kenya

The Peace Corps is suspending its programs in Kenya because of security concerns and is pulling more than 50 volunteers out of the country until threat levels decrease, the Peace Corps and State Department said Thursday. 6 minutes ago