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A man and his mules make their way along Highway 227 just south of San Luis Obispo on Monday. The 64-year-old, who would not give his name, says he has been riding a mule around the West on and off for 28 years. ‘There’s meaning in my life,’ he says.

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<b>John Wesley Barrett</b>, 41, of Atascadero was arrested Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, on suspicion of murder and conspiracy to commit murder. <a href='http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2011/08/24/1728807/atascadero-man-arrested-in-stabbing.html'>Original story &#xBB;</a>

Murder suspect’s trial delayed

A competency trial was postponed Monday for an Atascadero man charged with murder because his attorney needed more time to prepare, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

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Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, May 20, 2013, in Milwaukee.

Gallardo mistakes lead to Dodgers win over Brewers

Two bad pitches by Yovani Gallardo were the difference between the Milwaukee Brewers right-hander and Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw.

Business

SLO County's unemployment rate falls to 6.1 percent

San Luis Obispo County's jobless rate continued its decline in April as it fell to 6.1 percent, state data show.

Opinion

Real aim of AB 343 is to speed reports of animal abuse

As a lifelong rancher on the Central Coast, I am writing to respond to the “ag-gag” viewpoint that ran in the May 8 issue of The Tribune. I believe the writer portrays the issue in a disingenuous manner and I hope to shed some light...

Entertainment

Tannat vines take a liking to Paso Robles

Tannat — the red grape used from southwestern France that is the de facto national grape of Uruguay — has found a good home in Paso Robles. A key player was Tablas Creek Vineyard.

Living

What to do when you aren’t coping

San Luis Obispo County has had four insanity murder trials in the past year. Mental illness is once again in the news. But even with all the publicity, the problem is poorly understood.

State

Montana man dies in Yosemite climbing accident

A Montana man died in a rock climbing accident as he tried to climb to the top of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, authorities said.

Nation/World

A child is carried from the rubble of the Plaza Towers Elementary School following a tornado in Moore, Okla., Monday, May 20, 2013. A tornado as much as a mile (1.6 kilometers) wide with winds up to 200 mph (320 kph) roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.

Obama pledges help after Oklahoma tornado

President Barack Obama has called Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin to express his concern about a monstrous tornado that wreaked havoc in the Oklahoma City...

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