By Ron Fink
According to the state Air Resources Control Board, California is mandating by executive fiat the electrification of all new vehicles purchased in California by 2035. Not mentioned is the cost of the mandate or who will pay for it...
A fuller look at history reveals that the intrepid ‘pathfinder of the West’ has a complicated reputation
By John Ashbaugh
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
By John Donegan
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
By Dona Hare Price
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
By Aaron Ochs
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
By Jean 'ne Blackwell
Elections matter—new political leadership is greatly needed
Don’t exacerbate the crisis, support the Dana Reserve project in Nipomo
By Michael Massey
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
The electric vehicle mandate will cost more and cause more problems—for everyone—than it solves
Mother Nature will have her revenge on Dana Reserve development