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Nipomo High School student Philip Vaughan has Down syndrome and diabetes. “I was relieved when Mrs. Little’s class wanted to help out,” says Philip’s mother, Brenda Vaughan.

Sixth-graders raise money to help buy service dog for Nipomo teen

For their community service project, students in Cheryl Little’s sixth-grade class at Branch Elementary School in Arroyo Grande decided to try to raise $18,000 to buy a service dog for Nipomo High School junior Philip Vaughan, who has Down syndrome...

Sports

Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol dunks against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013.

Kobe still winless after Suns beat Lakers 114-108

Kobe Bryant is swiftly regaining his confidence and timing. His conditioning improves daily, and he's already leading the Los Angeles Lakers in scoring again.

Business

People pack Higuera Street during the Thursday night Farmers Market in San Luis Obispo in July 2011.

Central Coast ranked among top U.S. travel destinations for 2014

Lonely Planet has named the Central Coast — Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties — its fourth top travel destination in the United States, behind Grand Rapids and Lake Michigan’s Gold Coast, Yosemite National Park and...

Opinion

The Phillips 66 oil refinery, located on a 1,644-acre parcel off Highway 1 west of Nipomo, has operated since 1955.

Rail spurs concern

At first glance, the Phillips 66 rail spur project seems to be a South County issue. Until you read the recent articles in the Los Angeles Times and New Times SLO.

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. 2 hours ago

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

Woman, 83, to stand trial in jewelry store theft

An 83-year-old woman who says she's a career jewel thief will stand trial for allegedly swiping a $22,000 ring from a Southern California jewelry store. 11 minutes ago

Nation/World

SKorea court: Apple didn't violate Samsung patents

A Seoul court rejected Samsung's claim that iPhone and iPad models violated three of its patents, another setback for the South Korean electronics giant in a global battle with Apple over rights to technologies that power smartphones and tablets. 11 minutes ago

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