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Flamingos congregate in a pond at the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero in May.

Hollywood Park's flamingos relocated to Atascadero zoo

The flamingos that dotted the infield lake at Betfair Hollywood Park have found a new home ahead of the racetrack closing: the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero. 3 hours ago

Sports

Chad Mendes, left, is held back by referee Herb Dean after beating Darren Elkins during the first round of a UFC featherweight bout April 20 in San Jose. Mendes won by technical knock out in the first round.

A striking difference for former Cal Poly wrestler Chad Mendes

The former Cal Poly All-America wrestler is riding a brutal string of knockout victories, and Mendes has to wonder about the sanity of those trying to get under his skin.

Business

Wet Seal opens Sunday, Dec. 15, on Monterey Street in downtown San Luis Obispo.

Wet Seal clothing store to open in downtown SLO

Wet Seal will open a store in downtown San Luis Obispo this Sunday, in the space vacated by skateboard fashion retailer Coalition in March.

Opinion

A bird's-eye view of Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo.

Online courses can’t beat real classrooms

Online teaching is never going to be a replacement for traditional education at brick-and-mortar schools, and that underscores the need to keep facilities, like Cuesta College's, safe and up-to-date.

Entertainment

Isabel Deyo will dance the part of the Sugar Plum Fairy in "The Nutcracker."

Civic Ballet of SLO, Opera SLO collaborate on "The Nutcracker"

Isabel Deyo will take the Performing Arts Center stage as the Sugar Plum Fairy, considered the most challenging role in Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet about a courageous young girl and her enchanted toy.

Living

One of the loveliest walks at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is the path between towering azaleas in this romantic garden.

A merry meander through Southern gardens

Turtles are like taco chips for alligators — crunch — so how can they snuggle together in the sunshine at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens near Charleston, S.C.? Because alligators feed primarily at night, and the smart turtles paddle away...

State

Sacramento-based conservative group says IRS action hurt fundraising

A conservative advocacy group in Sacramento says the IRS erroneously yanked its nonprofit status this summer, hampering the group’s ability to raise money this year. 10 minutes ago

Nation/World

Hawaii official killed in plane crash remembered

Loretta Fuddy, the Hawaii Health Department director who became involved in a national controversy over President Barack Obama's birthplace, died Wednesday in a small-plane crash off Molokai. She was 65. 6 minutes ago

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