California’s $17.5 billion prison system is over budget, contributing to a projected state deficit. Some groups want him to close more prisons.

: Law enforcement issued an all-clear at the Allan Hancock College Santa Maria campus at 5:20 p.m. after the campus was ...

At 2:21 p.m. today Allan Hancock College received a bomb threat via phone call at the Santa Maria campus, according to campus ...

A months-long investigation into credit card fraud led to the arrest of 31-year-old Lompoc resident Francisco Monroy, who is ...

Lompoc Valley Medical Center has been recognized for its commitment to patient safety and care, recently earning three BETA ...

The Thanksgiving holiday always gives us a chance to look back over the year. I would be putting it mildly to say that this ...

Last week brought much-needed rain, but this week will turn dry, with crisp autumn nights and mornings followed by mild ...

Young people want support that feels genuine, relatable and free of stigma. Peer programs can make reaching out less ...

As the lowest denomination of legal tender in the U.S., the penny has always been a symbol of the little guy, the lowly, ...

More recreational trails are on the way for Lompoc, permanent sports field lights are in the works for an Orcutt park, and a ...

In the final analysis, moderation in politics is a celebration of reasoned dialogue. Have we ever needed this more than we do ...

Eight felony charges have been filed against Lompoc City Council Member Stephen “Steve” Bridge, who has served since his ...