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The inaugural event at Village Inn runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free admission, live entertainment, and food vendors. Proceeds support the Lompoc Theatre Project.
September 11, 2026Read the story
Surf, Wall, and Minuteman beaches will reopen early after all western snowy plover chicks have fledged.
🚀 Vandenberg & SpaceSep 11, 2026
Local artists can submit work for display at the Grossman Gallery. The Art Advisory Committee will review pieces on September 17.
❤️ CommunitySep 11, 2026A Falcon 9 rocket carrying a classified U.S. Space Force payload is scheduled to lift off from Vandenberg between 8:37 a.m. and 11:37 a.m. Thursday.
🚀 Vandenberg & SpaceSep 10, 2026
The church will host a free Community Day Giveaway with shoes, haircuts, and food for Lompoc-area residents.
❤️ CommunitySep 9, 2026
Incumbent Mayor Jim Mosby faces a challenge from Councilman Jeremy Ball, who says the city's leadership needs a new tone.
🏛️ City HallSep 9, 2026
The city held its first community workshop on a proposed multi-million-dollar project to expand and renovate soccer fields at Riverbend Park.
❤️ CommunitySep 9, 2026
T-Mobile's grant helps with rising costs as the school pushes toward its $1.4 million stadium goal after 61 years without a true home field.
🎓 Schools & SportsSep 5, 2026
The Braves rolled to a decisive victory over Cabrillo in their second game of the season.
🎓 Schools & SportsSep 5, 2026Lompoc's two high schools meet Friday at 7:00 PM at Huyck Stadium on the Lompoc High campus, where Cabrillo plays its home games. Here is what to know before kickoff.
🎓 Schools & SportsSep 4, 2026
Lompoc Valley Medical Center is launching its inaugural car show in October, welcoming classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles and more. The free community event will feature food, music, and vendor displays.
❤️ CommunitySep 3, 2026The Lompoc Valley Historical Society invites the community to a free open house at the Fabing-McKay-Spanne House, the town's first two-story wooden residence.
❤️ CommunitySep 3, 2026How our news desk works. Every story here is written by Lompoc Locals from public records, official announcements, and reports by the local outlets credited at the end of each story. Our own photos, facts only, no opinion. Spot something off? Write to hello@lompoclocals.com.