Editorial: Lompoc gets its groove back amid tourism boom
Editorials, OpinionHello, Lompoc. We’ll confess that in our 15 years, the Business Times has badly under-reported business and tourism news coming out of the Lompoc Valley. As a second city to larger Santa Maria, Lompoc has stuggled a bit over the years to find its identity. And more recently, it was badly hurt by the real Read More →
Editorial: Pope Francis teaches world leaders a lesson
Editorials, OpinionWhat Francis is telling his peers is that you cannot be held captive by those of your own party.
Editorial: Capps puts spotlight on Isla Vista murders
Editorials, OpinionMore movement on local governance issues, more answers and a better approach managing mental health and gun ownership would be welcome developments.
Editorial: Standing up for freedom, in France and Hollywood
Editorials, OpinionAs an independent media company, we applaud the way that journalists, the entertainment industry and the public have rallied to the cause of a free society. We are proud to say, “Je Suis Charlie.”

Happy birthday, Carpinteria
Editorials, OpinionCarpinteria celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with a banquet that includes a special “golden jubilee” beer produced by homegrown brewer Paul Wright of Island Brewing Co.
Editorial: Gov. Brown is right about higher ed costs
Editorials, OpinionThe legislature needs to fund our flagship Cal Poly and allow measured expansion to 15,000 students at our emerging leader, CSUCI, in a manner fair to taxpayers and students.