Letters To The Editor

Since the Guadalupe City Council has not done anything about the football field at O’Conner Park in the city of Guadalupe, maybe they should spend the funds on hiring more Fire Department employees. We have three full-time fire captains and one part-time permit tech/firefighter. I am concerned that we do not have a fully staffed […]

Donald Trump once again raised the removal of Confederate statues and memorials while touting his support for Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie. The president tweeted “Ed Gillespie will turn the really bad Virginia economy #’s [sic] around, and fast. Strong on crime, he might even save our great statues/heritage!” So walk me through this. […]

A bright pink mailer from Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham’s office arrived in my mail box. The headline says, “Breast Cancer Screenings – Early Detection Saves Lives.” It’s encouraging me to purchase a pink license plate where a portion of plate sales fund free breast exams and mammograms. I have a better idea, Mr. Cunningham: make sure […]

Kudos to Gov. Jerry Brown: Now that California’s pet stores will be required to sell dogs, cats, and rabbits from shelters or adoption centers, countless animals will have a chance to experience the love and companionship that they deserve. The new law, though, should raise a red flag about purchasing our animal companions from a […]

I live at the Good Samaritan Emergency Shelter due to some circumstances of bad luck. “Good Sam,” which is located in Santa Maria, is (and has been) a wonderful commodity to this city, county, region, and surrounding areas. The directors, managers, and staff have what I call a “cathedral of knowledge” readily available to share […]

“Racism” by definition involves having power over others. Black Lives Matter was born out of frustration and outrage at the ongoing systematic brutality, unpunished killing, and other shameful treatment of black people, particularly black men/youth. These actions have been widespread, deeply rooted in institutions, not just individuals. History speaks for itself in our shameful history […]

We recently attended Opera San Luis Obispo’s production of Madama Butterfly and were enjoying it until the final scene. That’s when we were stunned—appalled, really—to see the grief-stricken character Cio-Cio San grab the American flag off its pole (stage right), throw it onto the floor, then drag it as she sang. There were audible gasps […]

Another Colorthon has just been concluded. Thanks to a very supportive community, the Lompoc Hospital Foundation was able to raise funds for the renovation of the Comprehensive Care Center. The venue at the La Purisima Mission proved to be a popular location, which drew more than 200 participants who enjoyed the morning walking and running […]

I couldn’t be more disheartened by the inaction of our City Council at the Oct. 3 meeting regarding the Arts Master Plan and Ordinance. Early on, Councilmembers Jack Boyson and Etta Watterfield were clearly prepared to pronounce the Art Plan DOA with Councilwoman Watterfield at one point, among other ludicrous notions, suggesting all the city’s […]

Recent newspaper releases have brought up the “recovery” of the California condor to the wild. The question I have to ponder: When does an animal survive in the wild? Is a creature believed to be “wild” that required man’s help to survive? How much of the sustenance of the condor is wild sources or given […]

Recent newspaper releases have brought up the “recovery” of the California condor to the wild. The question I have to ponder: When does an animal survive in the wild? Is a creature believed to be “wild” that required man’s help to survive? How much of the sustenance of the condor is wild sources or given […]

During the term of President Barack Obama, the Republican-controlled House and Seante spared no efforts to nullify any attempts he made to enact legislation for the betterment of the country and its citizens. Now, with President Donald Trump, they are strangely quiet or seem afraid to challenge his erratic behavior. From all appearances, Mr. Trump […]