Commentaries

It’s time to do something about climate change

Politicians and activists who ignore reality wreak havoc on us all

There is at least one candidate aspiring to become the U.S. president who is not qualified

Local supervisors, planning commissioners change land-use rules to punish some and reward other applicants

We need to find common ground as we head toward the next election

Lompoc’s Kentucky Fried Chicken was a remodel blunder

Microgrids are the way of the future and there’s money available to help

Converting to all electric vehicles for low- to medium-income families is a pipe dream

The Dana Reserve development project in Nipomo must have constructive community input

The cost of a climate action plan exceeds any benefits

Newsom’s budget trailer bills get pushback from state legislators

Politicians allowing ‘broken windows’ has led to a surge in quality-of-life crimes

Bud Light’s ad campaign and subsequent backpeddling was explosive on the front lines of the culture wars

The commercial space industry is poised to continue flourishing at Vandenberg Space Force Base

The legislative process exists for a reason, and the governor shouldn’t introduce exceptions at the eleventh hour

County supervisors need to experience the stench surrounding cannabis operations before ruling on permit appeals

Are projects Roomkey and Homekey helping Lompoc’s homeless?

I am a relentless warrior against fascism, bigotry, and ‘able-ism’

Lompoc City Council must now help the community face inevitable major electric rate increases

It’s time to end the prohibition of cannabis at federal level and in all states

Will Lompoc have enough housing to meet state mandates?