Lompoc magazine wins honor
The Lompoc Valley Magazine has showcased the diverse economy of the area twice a year since 2005. More than just an advertising vehicle, it includes a hefty features section and hits weighty topics such as green practices in the Lompoc Valley and the meaning of happiness. “I had seen chamber of commerce publications … and Read More →
Shooting the moon – Cal Poly contest simulates lunar excavation
Jim Greenhaw’s robot stops, stutters and lets out a loud grinding noise. Greenhaw has spent a year building it, but now, in the heat of a competition and with half a million dollars at stake, part of its transmission has blown. The stripped gears gnash past one another like a car with a worn-out clutch. Read More →
McClatchy slashes workforce
The McClatchy Co. Although Tribune President and Publisher Chip Visci refused to comment, a June 16 staff report announced plans to lay off five Tribune employees by the end of June. Since last year, 17 people have been cut from payroll. The Tribune currently employs 189 people.
Voters call for changes
A university lecturer and the Paso Robles mayor each ousted pro-growth incumbents on the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors in the June 3 election. Although they won’t take office until January, the supervisors-elect said the election results indicate their constituents want a new direction for the county, especially on development and economic issues. Read More →
