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Arco Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant
September 10, 1987 San Luis Obispo County used to be home of the world’s largest solar-cell power station. Built by an oil company in 1983, the view of the Arco solar power plant was an eerie...
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Dennis Duane Webb sentenced to death
Devout Christians and young parents, John Rainwater, 25, and wife Lori, 22, were managing a 14-unit lodge in Atascadero when a parolee from the Utah prison system broke into their home.He had been at...
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The Class of 2000, Sue Babcock Retires
September 12, 1987 It began in Room 1 of Sinsheimer Elementary School over 20 years ago. City editor Mike Stover came up with the idea. Mike had the crazed or inspired idea to follow the same group of...
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Pope John Paul II leads mass at Laguna Seca, California
September 17, 1987 Pope Benedict XVI is currently touring Israel. His predecessor Pope John Paul II set a record for pastoral travel. According to Wikipedia he made 104 trips outside Italy in his less...
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Helicopter Santa rides again
Kim Baker, 5, and Jeff, 7, join Santa in his sleigh/helicopter at the Grover City Holiday Parade. Published Dec. 6, 1987 ©The Tribune I’ve heard of helicopter parents, but helicopter Santa? I prefer...
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Hearst Castle zebras
Zebras graze along Highway 1 with Hearst Castle in background. First published November 23, 1987. ©David Middlecamp/The Tribune Sometimes you can pre-visualize a photograph and then happens. I wanted...
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Lifeguard competition, Avila Beach
Lifeguard Todd Brinton knows the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, not to mention de head. Brinton was one of the competitors in last week's Central Coast Lifeguard Championships held at Avila...
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Price Anniversary House, before it was restored
Fernie Miranda was an early caretaker of the Price Anniversary House, later others continued the restoration efforts. © The Tribune/David MiddlecampIn the historical preservation process there are...
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‘Full Metal Jacket’ author Gustav Hasford and his book collection
Author Gustav Hasford proudly shows off his book collection. When he toted up overdue fines of $3,000 he was reported to police by local librarians. ©David Middlecamp/The TribuneIf you love old...
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Building Niblick Bridge in Paso Robles
Municipal Services Director Jay Lyon checks progress on the Niblick bridge. His tenure began with the 13th Street Bridge.©The Tribune/David MiddlecampWhen Jay Lyon retired as Paso Robles municipal...
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