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Junior lifeguard competition in Pismo Beach draws about 200 kids

About 200 youths in SLO County's Junior Lifeguards programs participated Friday in a series of challenges, including swim and paddle-board relays, in Pismo Beach.

• Nipomo services district's general manager gets a raise

• Finalists for Paso Robles schools superintendent post are announced

• Cambria suspends water distribution from Rodeo Grounds site

• Morro Bay's 50th anniversary extravaganza

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Sports

Defending champ Blain back as SLO Triathlon turns 35

Despite the added stress and excitement of impending fatherhood and the baby shower set to take place this weekend, Blain will still make the 130-mile trek to San Luis Obispo for Sunday’s 18.6-mile test of endurance.

• Summer Collegiate Baseball Roundup: San Luis Obispo Blues bounce back to beat Southern California Catch

• Torre, Cox and La Russa manage their way into Hall

• Hall call: Thomas, Glavine and Maddux enter shrine

• NFL teams are cornering the market with bigger defensive backs

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Business

4 local nonprofits that help people with disabilities find jobs

Nonprofit agencies in SLO County help people with disabilities learn work skills, earn a paycheck and contribute to their communities. Here's a look at four of them: NCI Affiliates/Achievement House, OPTIONS, PathPoint and Transitions-Mental Health...

• Amazon is hiring for its downtown SLO office

• Father-son chefs prepare meals for seniors in home

• Torre, Cox and La Russa manage their way into Hall

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Opinion

Strong, Martin vote for pot and compassion

Bravos and bouquets to Paso Robles City Councilmen Fred Strong and Steve Martin for having the courage to vote against banning mobile delivery of medical marijuana.

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Entertainment

Our 10 favorite summer movies of all time

Tribune staff members share the movies that mean "summer" to them, from "Jaws" to "Independence Day."

• Broadway musical 'Oklahoma!' revisits pioneer roots

• Classical fun at Festival Mozaic

• Shakespeare in motion

• 'Barefoot in the Park' — an older play, but still fresh

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Living

Paradise found in Don and Sharon Erbstoesser's garden in SLO

Golfers and walkers hiking the perimeter of San Luis Obispo Country Club often stop to compliment Sharon and Don Erbstoesser as they walk past the colorful garden bordering the golf course.

• Dry farming is a good option for many gardens

• Bubba gets a second chance, finds a home

• Hot Property, Athletes Edition: Domain of Dodgers player is for rent

• Stress is contagious, but it's not all bad for larger society

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State

• Troubled Sonoma Developmental Center loses federal funds

• Jerry Brown nominates senior aide to appeals court

• Sen. Yee faces racketeering charge in new indictment

• Wolf OR7 and mate have at least three pups, new photos confirm

Nation/World

Father-son chefs prepare meals for seniors in home

Like many of the best business ideas, the one behind Chefs for Seniors came from the personal experience of Barrett and Nathan Allman, the company's father-son founders from Sun Prairie.

• Iowa college lets other researchers use technology

• Pa. suicide prevention efforts to start early

• Graves forgotten as mental institutions close

• Health center rooted in helping migrant workers 30 minutes ago

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