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CIF-SS Track and FIeld Results

Posted 8:19 PM 5/18/2013 by Bill Halter

The top track and field athletes from the Central Coast were in Walnut on Saturday for the CIF-Southern Section Finals. Each event had four divisions with the top performers in each event regardless of division advancing to next weeks CIF-SS Masters Meet at Cerritos (More)
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SANTA MARIA

Runners head to Santa Maria for 15th Annual Bull Canyon Run

Posted 8:13 PM 5/18/2013 by Lindsay MacLeod, KSBY News

Local runners took to Santa Maria Saturday for the Bull Canyon Run.
Runners could choose a 10K or 5K walk or run.

There was also a .5K Kid's Run for ages two to five, and a 1K Kid's Run for ages six to nine.

The run kicked off at the Edwards Community Center in Santa Maria.

This was the 15th year for the event.
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Push-Up competition raises money for veterans

Posted 7:19 PM 5/18/2013 by Lindsay MacLeod, KSBY News

Athlon Fitness and Performance in San Luis Obispo joined a national fundraising event Saturday.

It was the "Push-Ups for Charity" event, which raises money for veterans. The timing is appropriate, since today is Armed Forces Day.

Participants were asked to get sponsors who would pay per (More)
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Cal Poly two for two against Cal State Northridge

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Posted 6:43 PM 5/18/2013 by Bill Halter

Denver Chavez was 4-5 at the plate while Matt Imhoff and Michael Holback combined for 17 strikeouts on the mound as Cal Poly beat Cal State Northridge, 6-2. The win is the Mustangs second in as many days against the Matadors, the teams finish their three game series at Baggett Stadium with (More) • Video (1)
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Cuesta College hosts free technology summer camp

Posted 6:32 PM 5/18/2013 by Lindsay MacLeod, KSBY News

Cuesta College is hosting a Career Technical Education Summer Camp in June.
There are 50 spots available in the camp. It's open to 7th and 8th graders, and it is free.

Students will learn about different careers in technology.

To learn more or register for the camp, click here.
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PASO ROBLES

Paso Robles celebrates its wines at the 31st Annual Wine Festival

Posted 5:36 PM 5/18/2013 by Lindsay MacLeod, KSBY News

Locals were getting a taste of the Central Coast Saturday.

It was the 31st Annual Wine Festival in Paso Robles. The event features wine from over 60 local wineries.

Tastings are even organized by the region the wine came from.

Guests could also enjoy food and live music.
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SANTA MARIA

Santa Maria runner finishes Boston Marathon on the Central Coast

Posted 5:30 PM 5/18/2013 by Lindsay MacLeod, KSBY News

The Boston Marathon Bombings may have happened far from home, but the Central Coast is still feeling the effects.

A Santa Maria man who was running in the Boston Marathon when the bombings occurred was stopped just five minutes short of the finish line. On Saturday, he finally got to finish (More)
ATASCADERO

Locals learn about police dogs at "K-9's in the Park"

Posted 5:28 PM 5/18/2013 by Lindsay MacLeod, KSBY News

Some furry heroes received recognition on Saturday.

The Atascadero Police Department held its "K-9's in the Park" event at the Atascadero Lake Park.

The event was held at the same time as Children's Day at the Park. Organizers say they wanted to raise awareness about the valuable (More)
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Veterans Stand Down event offers free services to local veterans

Posted 3:47 PM 5/18/2013 by Lindsay MacLeod, KSBY News

San Luis Obispo Veterans Services is hosting a Veterans Stand Down event this weekend.

Local veterans can enjoy the following free services: veterans benefits, legal services, employment and community service opportunities, counseling, medical services, showers, haircuts, free clothing, animal (More)
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ATASCADERO

Small brush fire contained in Atascadero

Posted 2:32 PM 5/18/2013 by Lindsay MacLeod, KSBY News

Officials with the Atascadero Fire Department say they were able to quickly contain a brush fire that broke out off Highway 41 Saturday afternoon.
They say the fire burned just over an acre of land.

No structures were damaged.
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18 people arrested in Santa Maria gang sweep

Posted 12:52 PM 5/18/2013 by Lindsay MacLeod, KSBY News

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office made 18 arrests in a Santa Maria gang sweep Friday.

Gang Enforcement and Narcotic Enforcement detectives worked with the Santa Maria Police Department Gang Suppression Team and the Santa Barbara County Probation Department.

Officials say they (More)
AVILA BEACH

Lower turnout than expected for Amgen Bike Tour in Avila Beach

Posted 6:50 PM 5/17/2013 by Connie Tran, KSBY News

Months of planning flew by in minutes on Thursday after the cyclists cross the finish line on Front Street in Avila Beach. Many businesses said they flourished, and other didn't, but race organizers still called the event successful, projecting long term benefits for the city.

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