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Real aim of AB 343 is to speed reports of animal abuse

As a lifelong rancher on the Central Coast, I am writing to respond to the “ag-gag” viewpoint that ran in the May 8 issue of The Tribune. I believe the writer portrays the issue in a disingenuous manner and I hope to shed some light on the true intent behind AB 343, a measure that would mandate... 41 minutes ago

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Empathy and hope

In Philadelphia, concerned citizens decided to end the isolation and criminalization of the mentally ill.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Let’s go even lower

I was heartened by The Tribune’s decision to publish the San Jose Mercury News editorial that advocated lowering the DUI blood alcohol level in California from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent. For our state government to resist the political pressure of the alcohol industry and enact such...

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Nature of arms

Congratulations to Steve Provost on his outstanding Second Amendment article. I have just one thing to add and it is about the arms that people were being given the right to keep and bear.

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CRIME

Murder suspect’s trial delayed

A competency trial was postponed Monday for an Atascadero man charged with murder because his attorney needed more time to prepare, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

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LOCAL NEWS

San Luis Obispo motorcyclist injured in collision with car

Philip Jones, 21, sustained major injuries to his leg after being struck by a SUV in front of the Mustang Village apartment complex in San Luis Obispo.

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LOCAL NEWS

Paso Robles adds four buses to fleet

The city of Paso Robles will host a dedication ceremony Tuesday for four Paso Express transit buses, which will be used for local transit services.

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THE CAMBRIAN

Brush fire burns 35 acres northeast of Cayucos

A wildland fire has burned about 35 acres northeast of Cayucos, according to Cal Fire.
STATE

Yahoo looks to regain its cool with Tumblr deal

After falling woefully out of fashion, Yahoo wants to be cool again while catering to the capitalistic demands of its shareholders. That goal led CEO Marissa Mayer to make a $1.1 billion bet on online blogging forum Tumblr in a risky acquisition that revolves around the vision and instincts of a...
NATIONAL POLITICS

Obama pledges help after Oklahoma tornado

President Barack Obama has called Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin to express his concern about a monstrous tornado that wreaked havoc in the Oklahoma City suburbs.
LOCAL BUSINESS

SLO County's unemployment rate falls to 6.1 percent

San Luis Obispo County's jobless rate continued its decline in April as it fell to 6.1 percent, state data show.