Lompoc Record

A hearing in the murder case against #AshleeBuzzard was continued Wednesday morning in Santa Barbara County Superior Court in #Lompoc, as attorneys argued over access to forensic evidence ahead of a preliminary hearing. lompocrecord.com/news/local/cri…

The inaugural #SantaMariaComicCon will take over the #SantaMaria Fairpark this weekend, bringing celebrity guests, vendors, cosplay and community-focused programming to the #CentralCoast. santamariatimes.com/news/local/san…

David Lawrence Hensley, founding director of the #LompocValleyMasterChorale and a pillar of the #Lompoc Valley arts community, died April 10 at the age of 68. Read more - lompocrecord.com/news/local/mae…

A scheduled hearing in the case against #Lompoc Councilman Stephen “Steve” Bridge was continued Thursday to next week, according to a minute order. lompocrecord.com/news/local/pre…

The City of #Lompoc and local and regional partners invite #localresidents to attend GLI #CommunityResilience Night, on Friday, May 8, from 5-7 p.m., at the DeWees Community and Senior Center, 1120 W. Ocean Ave. lompocrecord.com/news/local/cit…

Santa Barbara #CountySupervisors signaled Tuesday that they will not kowtow to federal #election pressures, they oppose #ICE gatherings on county-owned property and that they will do everything in their power to prevent development of detention centers lompocrecord.com/news/local/san…

A jury on April 13 found Joe A. Garcia, of #Lompoc, guilty of first-degree #murder with a special circumstance of torture, for the murder of his father and for setting a dog on fire, according to #SantaBarbaraCounty District Attorney John Savrnoch. lompocrecord.com/news/local/cri…

Michael Jackson’s estate asked a federal judge to pause a lawsuit brought by several individuals alleging the late pop legend raped them at #NeverlandRanch, saying complaint is an “extortion” scheme & can’t go forward because of a prior agreement syvnews.com/news/local/mic…

Flying Goat Cellars, represented by the Goldwater Institute, is challenging County's #wine business improvement district which requires #wineries to pay a 1% assessment on certain direct-to-consumer sales & join the #SantaBarbaraCountyVintnersAssociation. lompocrecord.com/news/local/san…

One minute you are taking refuge from a gloomy morning, the next you are face-to-face with a rooster standing on a chair. At least, that is what happened when I walked into the #CypressGallery to check out the #LompocValleyArtAssociation Chair Show. lompocrecord.com/entertainment/…

The U.S. Space Force has announced the selection of Blue Origin to advance in the process to develop a heavy-lift #launch site at #Vandenberg Space Force Base, a preliminary step toward expanding large-scale launch operations on the Central Coast. lompocrecord.com/news/local/mil…

A new family-friendly attraction in #Solvang is offering children a chance to explore the city’s #Danish roots through an interactive Viking-themed tour. #Viking #History #NorseHistory #SolvangVikingMuseum Read more - syvnews.com/news/local/kid…

The annual Friends of the #LompocLibrary Spring Book Sale kicks off Thursday, April 16 through Saturday, April 18, featuring a selection of books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles and vinyl records. lompocrecord.com/news/local/abo…

The #CabrilloHighSchool #Aquarium has received the state’s highest recognition for museum-based education, earning the Superintendent’s Award for Excellence in #Museum Education from the California Association of Museums. lompocrecord.com/news/local/edu…

In-N-Out Burger is making a second attempt to open a downtown #Buellton location, presenting a revised conceptual proposal to the Planning Commission following a previous effort that was rejected over traffic concerns. syvnews.com/news/local/in-…

#LompocValleyMedicalCenter registered nurse Miranda Linares has been recognized with The #DAISYAward for Extraordinary Nurses The prestigious award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care lompocrecord.com/news/local/lom…

Students, educators and school programs from across North County and the South Coast will be recognized this month for their work in sustainability and #environmentaleducation as part of the 2026 #EnvironmentalStewardshipAwards hosted by Explore Ecology. santamariatimes.com/news/local/edu…

As community members use the upgraded community track and field at #HuyckStadium, questions have emerged about access sharing between #Lompoc and #Cabrillo — and whether students at both campuses have equitable opportunities to use the facility Read more - lompocrecord.com/news/local/edu…

Testimony from a DA’s investigator and a #Lompoc city official shifted the focus of the preliminary hearing for City Councilman Stephen Bridge Witnesses detailed how rebate applications were reviewed, and questioned the accuracy of supporting documentation lompocrecord.com/news/local/inv…

Local leaders and industry experts warned Tuesday of mounting #housing pressures on the Central Coast, as demand continues to outpace supply and affordability challenges grow. #SantaMaria #affordablehousing santamariatimes.com/news/local/cen…