Commentaries

A fuller look at history reveals that the intrepid ‘pathfinder of the West’ has a complicated reputation

Fast food workers’ new $20 an hour minimum wage is proving to be too good to be true

We must end our addiction to fossil fuels

Lompoc’s street and alley conditions are measurably bad

Lawmakers should have been listening to sound conservative policies all along

Eliminating perceived environmental injustices in Lompoc would cost several million dollars

If you’re a badass who wants to effect change, run for local elected office

Are the steelhead back in the Santa Ynez River yet?

Does ‘social justice’ really require that poor people be given the same bragging rights as the wealthy?

There is only one promising, nonpartisan candidate for 3rd District supervisor

Do you know the extent to which our every move is being watched?

Ruling Donald Trump stricken from the ballot is a big deal, so don’t take it lightly

Lompoc City Council ignites discussion about ‘safe and sane’ fireworks program finances and enforcement

The Oceano Community Services District is in disarray thanks to one elected official

The harder policymakers try to help us, the worse everything gets; 2024 is no exception

In response to his recent signing of the Orphan Well Prevention Act, AB 1167

Elections matter—new political leadership is greatly needed

Don’t exacerbate the crisis, support the Dana Reserve project in Nipomo

Lompoc’s recent General Plan Housing Element update is little more than a ‘paperwork drill’

An epidemic of loneliness and how to leave it behind

Locals will suffer because of politicians’ mistaken changes to the county’s ambulance system