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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

Now, what to drink?

Our local agencies want everyone on meters to conserve, and there may be an overcharge if people go over what they should 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. 2 hours ago

State

President Barack Obama waves to supporters as he arrives at Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday, July 23, 2014, in Los Angeles, for a 24-hour visit.

Obama wants limits on US company mergers abroad

President Barack Obama is tapping into growing misgivings about tax-driven overseas mergers by U.S. corporations, issuing a new call to end the practice quickly and questioning the patriotism and citizenship of those companies. 6 minutes ago

Nation/World

FILE - Texas Gov. Rick Perry talks to the media before speaking to a meeting of local party activists, in this July 19, 2014 file photo taken in Algona, Iowa. Perry has distributed $205 million in taxpayer money to scores of technology startups using a pet program designed to bring high-paying jobs and innovation to the nation’s second most-populous state. An Associated Press review of the program found that one of the companies actually operates in California. Some have stagnated trying to find more capital. A few have even forfeited their right to do business in Texas by not filing tax reports.

Texas governor's startup fund is not all it seems

Texas Gov. Rick Perry has distributed $205 million in taxpayer money to scores of technology startups using a pet program designed to bring high-paying jobs and innovation to the nation's second most-populous state. 6 minutes ago