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Santa Ynez Valley Couple Plead Guilty to Federal Charge in Breach of U.S. Capitol
A Santa Ynez Valley couple have pleaded guilty to a federal misdemeanor charge for breaching the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, while protesting election results, admitting they didn’t have the right to enter the facility. Karen Jane Jones, a member of the Santa Ynez Community Services District board,...
Lompoc residents to vote on whether to discontinue public park use of 82 acres
A proposed space education center in Lompoc comes closer to fruition as the City Council voted 3-2 (with Mayor Jenelle Osborne and Councilmember Gilda Cordova dissenting) to approve a development agreement on 82 acres of land, including Ken Adam Park. As part of this process, the city also voted 4-1...
Our Storied History: Lompoc at the movies, from dance halls to drive-in
Entertainment has been an integral part of the fabric of Lompoc culture since its founding in 1874 as a planned temperance city by the Lompoc Valley Land Company. The first venues were two dance halls on the second floors of the Swanton Stables on I Street and the Dinwiddie Store on H Street. Itinerant bands and musicians provided the entertainment for the various events in these halls.
Two test launches of unarmed Minuteman III missiles scheduled June 4 and 6 from Vandenberg
On Thursday, Vandenberg Space Force Base announced two test launches of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile during the first week of June. The post Two test launches of unarmed Minuteman III missiles scheduled June 4 and 6 from Vandenberg appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Lompoc rejects county grand jury’s recommendations on policing tourism funds
Every hotel in Lompoc currently pays a fee equal to 3 percent of its nightly revenue to the city, which keeps 1 percent of that total and submits the remaining 99 percent to its Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID). While Lompoc’s TBID organization—Visit Lompoc LLC (Explore Lompoc)—is contracted to only...
Solvang moves forward with property owner utility oversight
The responsibility for paying water and sewer bills in Solvang could shift from tenants to property owners if Solvang City Council members approve a second reading of an ordinance proposed Tuesday. The council voted unanimously to support the proposed measure, and will bring it forward for a final vote in...
CALM Honored as 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year
In recognition of its outstanding contributions to the community, CALM has been chosen as a 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Gregg Hart. CALM is a community-based mental health agency with a mission to prevent childhood trauma, heal children and families, and build resilient communities throughout Santa Barbara County.
Santa Ynez Valley Pride Celebrates the Big Hearts of Small Towns
Santa Barbara County nonprofit Santa Ynez Valley Pride, will host the third annual pride celebration to take place in the region’s various wine country towns, June 1-30. Formed in 2022, SYV Pride’s mission is to create a safe, supportive and empowering home for the local LGBTQIA+ community in the Santa Ynez Valley through the education and celebration of LGBTQIA+ culture.
Valley Clean Team meets next 2 Saturdays
The Santa Ynez Valley Clean Team will continue to meet over the next two Saturdays, cleaning various stretches of roadways for an hour, starting at 8 a.m. Adult volunteers are invited to join. Details of the next cleanup dates are as follows:. June 1: Meet at the entrance of Demetria...
Lompoc Valley Chamber Celebrates Youth Leadership with Graduation of Youth Leadership Lompoc Valley Class of 2024.
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. LOMPOC, CA, May 30, 2024- The Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the successful graduation of the Youth Leadership Lompoc Valley (YLLV) Class of 2024, consisting of 18 bright students within the Lompoc community. The graduation ceremony was attended by approximately 70 individuals and was held at the Mission Events Center in Lompoc where Dr. Clara A. Finneran, Superintendent of Lompoc Unified School District, delivered an inspiring keynote address.
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