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Firefighters put out flames near San Luis Obispo Homes

Posted 9:47 PM 5/24/2013 by Ed Zuchelli, KSBY News

Five homes were threatened by a vegetation fire in San Luis Obispo Friday.

It happened in the 4500 block of Spanish Oaks Drive around 1 PM.

The fire spread quickly because of 15 to 20 MPH winds.

The winds also started a second fire which was extinguished quickly.

It was contained within 20 minutes of the initial call.

Together, the fires burned one acre.
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SPORTS

Santa Ynez loses in CIF Quarterfinals

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Posted 7:27 PM 5/24/2013 by Bill Halter

Santa Ynez missed out on some opportunities with runner's in scoring position and only managed to get across one run in a 3-1 loss to Citrus Valley in the CIF Division-5 Quarterfinals. The loss ends the Pirates season at 19-10.

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CENTRAL COAST

Counting down 60 top stories of 60 years: #45-41

Posted 6:21 PM 5/24/2013 by Olivia DeGenarro and Katherine Worsham, KSBY News

As we continue our countdown of the top 60 local stories of the past 60 years, we look at the creation of a Central Coast landmark, a Christmas Day tragedy, and the clean-up of a toxic waste dump.

At number 45, more than 10,000 companies and government agencies dumped about 5.6 billion pounds (More)
SANTA MARIA

Student art show raises money for Relay for Life

Posted 5:59 PM 5/24/2013 by Katie Ferber, KSBY News

Some student artists are showing off their skills at Righetti High School to help fight cancer.

Friday they showed their stuff at the annual chalk and art festival. The art show and fundraiser helps the students raise money for their Relay for Life event.

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SANTA MARIA

Student graduates despite challenges

Posted 5:34 PM 5/24/2013 by Cameron Polom, KSBY News

According to a report by the Century Foundation, 81% of new students at community colleges say they want to transfer to a four year university but only 12% do so within six years.

KSBY spoke to a student who overcame those odds and is graduating today.

Elida Gonzalez knows first hand (More)
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