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Historic Artesia Schoolhouse opens Saturday with Halloween decorations
The 1876 schoolhouse museum at 115 W. Chestnut Ave. welcomes visitors from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday to explore Lompoc Valley history.
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Surf Beach fishing proposal gets preliminary OK, but years away from taking effect
California commissioners gave preliminary approval to allow fishing along a half-mile stretch of Surf Beach, but the change could take years to finalize.
❤️ CommunityOct 25, 2026City invites volunteers to Make A Difference Day on Saturday
The City of Lompoc is hosting a community service day this Saturday starting at 9 a.m. at City Hall with projects around town.
❤️ CommunityOct 24, 2026
Lompoc invites volunteers for Make a Difference Day on Oct. 24
The City of Lompoc is hosting a day of community service projects on Saturday, Oct. 24, with volunteers meeting at City Hall at 9 a.m.
❤️ CommunityOct 21, 2026
LVMC lab scientist April Villarreal named 2026 SoCal Hospital Hero
April Villarreal, a clinical laboratory scientist at Lompoc Valley Medical Center, earned recognition from the Hospital Association of Southern California for her work mentoring staff and advocating for healthcare career
❤️ CommunityOct 20, 2026Lompoc residents gather for No Kings rally ahead of midterm elections
Community members from across the political spectrum gathered in Lompoc on Saturday to voice concerns about voting rights and the direction of the country.
❤️ CommunityOct 19, 2026
LVMC nurse Shelby Menjivar receives DAISY Award for compassionate care
Emergency department nurse Shelby Menjivar was honored with the international DAISY Award after a patient's family praised her empathy during a difficult time.
❤️ CommunityOct 13, 2026
Lompoc veterans raise new flag after theft from attorney's office
Community members and veterans gathered Saturday for a flag-raising ceremony after a U.S. flag was stolen from a local attorney's office in July.
❤️ CommunityOct 12, 2026Colorthon raises $22,000 for new Vandenberg Village health facility
More than 250 participants walked and ran through color stations at the annual 5K, supporting the Lompoc Health Village Center opening in late 2026.
❤️ CommunityOct 9, 2026Lane reduction on Highway 246 (West Ocean Ave) through Oct. 8 for tree removal
Crews are removing a dead Canary Island pine between U and T streets, with one westbound lane closed 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Thursday.
❤️ CommunityOct 7, 2026Lompoc Animal Shelter Temporarily Closed Due to Computer System Outage
Santa Barbara County Animal Services has temporarily closed its Lompoc shelter along with locations in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria due to a computer system outage affecting adoptions and licensing.
❤️ CommunityOct 2, 2026Organic Soup Kitchen Launches Meal Delivery for Lompoc's Medically Vulnerable Residents
A Santa Barbara nonprofit is bringing medically tailored meals to Lompoc residents with chronic illness, filling a gap after more than 50 local requests.
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