Walmart has finally done it. Their offensive commercial shown on Veteran’s Day really shows how ruthless this company is.
Nov 19, 2009 | 9:00 pm | (3) Comments
Walmart can mean different things to different people, but at its core, Walmart is a creature of instinct — its reason to exist is to make a profit for its shareholders.
Nov 19, 2009 | 9:00 pm | (4) Comments
With the tragedy at Fort Hood fresh in our minds, and Veterans Day close behind it, the magnetic ribbons on many cars with “Support Our Troops” we have been deluged with tributes to the men and women in the military, and promises from politicians at all levels that they will never for…
Nov 18, 2009 | 9:00 pm | (1) Comments
I have been an animal rescue volunteer since 1985. Over the years, with help from VIVA, Catalyst for Cats and CAPA, dozens of abandoned cats in my care alone have been spayed and neutered.
Nov 18, 2009 | 9:00 pm | (2) Comments
Less than 24 hours after the Board of Supervisors approved a spay/neuter ordinance, results are already being seen.
Nov 18, 2009 | 9:00 pm | (5) Comments
I would like to thank Fire Chief Linual A. White Jr. and Battalion Chief Stan Hart from the city of Lompoc Fire Department, as well as Fire Chief Michael W. Dyer with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, for working with Domino’s Pizza.
Nov 17, 2009 | 9:25 pm | (0) Comments
I recently received my vehicle license renewal notice in the mail, and decided to pay online, because it is fast and convenient.
Nov 17, 2009 | 9:20 pm | (0) Comments
I wish to comment on your editorial that the every-10-year census. If I were a Muslim today, I am not sure I would fill one out.
Nov 17, 2009 | 9:20 pm | (1) Comments
In Sunday’s Valley Voices, I was mystified by the people who answered the question, what is the most important aspect of health-care reform?
Nov 17, 2009 | 9:20 pm | (0) Comments
I don’t want to come across as being selfish or uncaring, but I need to voice my opinion regarding people asking for money in front of businesses in Lompoc.
Nov 17, 2009 | 9:20 pm | (1) Comments
To all obstructionist lawmakers, we are watching you.
Nov 16, 2009 | 10:05 pm | (1) Comments
The City Council asks for million-dollar bonds for projects like erosion control for an bike trail that is 2.5 miles long, a dehumidifier system for the Aquatic Center and a senior center.
Nov 16, 2009 | 10:05 pm | (0) Comments
Oh, please stop with all this negativity and hostility directed toward our president. Face it. We are stuck with him for the next 3-1/2 years, no matter what your popularity poles or tallies prove.
Nov 16, 2009 | 10:05 pm | (4) Comments
In a recent editorial, “When public taxpayers need a voice,” you villainize corporations that received bailout funds “for rewarding executives for failure.”
Nov 14, 2009 | 9:30 pm | (0) Comments
A recent letter, “Getting rid of politicians,” was to the point and accurate from start to finish, stating in part, “it is time to recall the entire Obama administration ... the administration has gone too far, and now it is time to bring them to justice.”
Nov 14, 2009 | 9:30 pm | (7) Comments
It is ironic that the foes of national health insurance label it socialistic. The oldest health plan in the world was started in Germany in the 1800s by a military dictator, Otto Bismarck.
Nov 14, 2009 | 9:25 pm | (0) Comments
I was appalled to learn that Walmart will not allow Toys for Tots to place their dropoff box at its location. What can possibly be the reasoning for this?
Nov 13, 2009 | 10:00 pm | (1) Comments
A recent letter calling for respecting the president would be more credible if the writer could demonstrate that the man deserves the respect of his office.
Nov 13, 2009 | 10:00 pm | (7) Comments
I was shocked, saddened and angered when I read that Walmart is refusing to place Toys for Tots boxes in our local store.
Nov 13, 2009 | 10:00 pm | (1) Comments
Since personal liability insurance is mandatory for damages caused by the driver of vehicles he or she owns, and the DMV is responsible for both verifying compliance with the mandate, and maintaining a record of the owner’s accident and citation history.
Nov 12, 2009 | 8:55 pm | (0) Comments
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