Letters To The Editor

My personal contact with Congressman Gallegly’s office has been one of complete satisfaction. I have on many occasions contacted the Congressman’s office to either clarify a point or ask for his stance on a subject such as immigration. The responses from his office have been prompt and to the point. I feel that he is […]

The thing I’ve always appreciated about Katcho Achadjian is his total transparency: his transparent what-have-you-people-done-for-me-lately retort to the residents who begged him not to vote for the Cayucos Viewshed ordinance, a developer-written sweetheart deal. (He did, and got the county sued.) The transparent way he went to bat for a major financial backer who wanted […]

For several years, politicians in Sacramento have used smoke and mirrors to hide the serious problems facing California’s economy. We’ve seen too many clever accounting tricks, slick press conferences, and empty promises. With unemployment at a nation-leading 14 percent and a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, we need to send someone to the State Legislature who will […]

Abel Maldonado blaming his aged father and family for delinquent income tax leans makes about as much sense as Reggie Bush blaming his father for living in a house rent free. At least Reggie Bush returned his Heisman Trophy.  

I am voting for Dirk Starbuck for the Lompoc City Council. Dirk is a fourth-generation Lompocan who graduated from Lompoc High School prior to spending 20 years in the Navy defending our country. He returned to Lompoc and opened a small business: The Muffler Shop. Dirk is committed to Lompoc; he loves his hometown and […]

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer asked President Obama to do his job, put 10,000 military troops on Arizona borders to stop illegal immigration, drug cartels, and thugs from every undesirable Third World country coming in to the USA—including those who want to kill Americans: white, brown, black, yellow; color doesn’t matter. All Americans could be a […]

Dear sticky fingers, I am almost 85, have crippled arthritis hands, and have trouble controlling a paint brush. So I know your reason for taking my painted rock is not my artistic talent. It must have been on a dare or a prank, so will you please return my painted rock to the Hula Hut […]

As an avid user of the Oceano Dunes, it is amazing to hear how many people are concerned about windborne silica and other particulates that could be potentially harmful, and how they want to make major policy changes with minimal wind data. I just have one simple question: Where are all the wind stations on […]

Proposition 21 asks us to approve an $18 increase to our vehicle license fees to preserve and improve state parks. State parks bring visions of open space, forests, streams, meadows, and beaches. The wording in Proposition 21 states that the revenue generated will be used for: (b) Wildlife conservation and protection of natural resources, including […]

I am supporting John Linn for mayor of Lompoc and Dirk Starbuck for City Council. These two small business owners have the life experiences necessary to help guide Lompoc through these tough times. They have made decisions that allowed their businesses to stay open and keep people employed, and I have all the confidence that […]

Your Sept. 30 issue carries a “paid advertisement” (page 4). It does not mention who paid for it. I assume Andy Caldwell. This “ad” is negative toward our excellent Congresswoman Lois Capps. The “ad” encourages phoning or e-mailing Lois to get her on Caldwell’s program, which he claims is the “only show” in the afternoon […]

What’s happening in the elections, to the members of Congress who have been obstructing almost everything our nation’s administration appoints/proposes? Obstructionist candidates are being weeded out within political parties by voters in their primary elections. Now, the weed-out process will continue in the general election, when voters will again transcend political party affiliation to cast […]