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The Sapphires, a junior level 3 competitive all-star cheer team from Central Coast Elite at Central Coast Gymnastics, was named first-place team in its division at the American Showcase, a national competition held by The American Cheer & Dance Championships. <p>The Platinum team, junior level 1, was second in its division, and the Rubies team, mini level 1, was second in its division.</p> <p>The teams are coached by Aly Mantell.</p>

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A healthy stand of poison oak along the trail in the Los Osos Oaks State Reserve along Los Osos Valley Road. New leaves are shiny with oil that includes urushiol, the itch causing ingredient.

Former Morro Bay man has an itch for studying poison oak

Retired psychiatrist Curt Beebe was fascinated with poison oak and his studies made him an expert on the plant and the pain it can cause. He's had plenty of poison oak-induced rashes over the years, but that's nothing compared to his Parkinson's disease...

Sports

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala, left, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, center, and forward Glen Davis defend during the first half in Game 1 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, April 19, 2014, in Los Angeles.

Young Clippers try to mature against Warriors

The Clippers insist they just weren't themselves in losing their series opener. They chalk it up to being too amped, which led to mistakes on both ends.

Business

SLO County home sales fall in March, while median price jumps

The total number of homes sold in San Luis Obispo County in March — including new homes, resale single-family homes and condos — declined 10.8 percent year over year.

Opinion

Joe Tarica

Pismo council shows wisdom, ends council meeting prayers

Pismo Beach City Council ended the practice of prayer at council meetings last week, showing respect and inclusion to the Pismo Beach community.

Entertainment

The cast of Kelrik Productions&#xE2;&#x80;&#x99; "You&#xE2;&#x80;&#x99;re a Good Man, Charlie Brown."

Kelrik Productions brings 'Charlie Brown' to Clark Center

Kelrik Productions continues its season of family-friendly shows with “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.”

Living

Ask Angie: Is there any way to recoup upfront money from a bad contractor?

Dear Angie: How do I get money back from a shady roofer after paying upfront? 6 minutes ago

State

A 16-year-old boy who stowed away in the wheel well of a flight from San Jose, Calif., to Maui, on stretcher at center, is loaded into an ambulance at Kahului Airport in Kahului, Maui, Hawaii Sunday afternoon, April 20, 2014. Officials say the boy is "lucky to be alive" and unharmed, surviving cold temperatures at 38,000 feet and a lack of oxygen.

Teen OK after riding in wheel well of Hawaii jet

Officials say a 16-year-old boy is "lucky to be alive" and unharmed after flying from California to Hawaii stowed away in a plane's wheel well, surviving cold temperatures at 38,000 feet and a lack of oxygen. 5 minutes ago

Nation/World

NY court: US must release targeted killings memo

A federal appeals court says President Barack Obama's administration must publicly disclose its legal justification for using drones to kill U.S. citizens suspected of terrorism overseas. 5 minutes ago