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SUMMER 2006
Lompoc Valley
MAGAZINE
Women in Wine
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LOMPOC VALLEY MAGAZINE
A CITY OF LOMPOC PUBLICATION
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Gary P. Keefe
Stephen Palmer
CITY ATTORNEY
Sharon D. Stuart
LOMPOC HAS A HISTORY OF STRONG WOMEN
dating back to Mrs. J.B. Pierce, the fierce housewife
who appointed herself Lompoc’s Carrie Nation and
gathered a band of ladies to fight the evils of alcohol
in 1883. Fortunately, times have changed and now
there are six ladies in Lompoc who specialize in
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Kathleen A. Griffith
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Kris Curran
Danita Rodriguez
Ana Maya
Vicki Andersen
Carol Oliveira
Neda DeMayo
Joyce Howerton
handcrafted winemaking and at least 14 others who
ILLUSTRATIONS
Ricardo de los Angeles
Willdan
provide support services.
MAP
Western Gate Publishing
PRODUCTION
Azina Communications
The Summer 2006 issue of Lompoc Valley Magazine features several dynamic female leaders in the
community, including local winemaker Kris Curran. Curran discusses her adventures in the “Wine Ghetto”
and at Sea Smoke Cellars, one of the highest-rated Pinot Noir labels in the country. She also describes the
recent Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance “Wine & Fire: Igniting the Passion” event held at La Purisima
Mission and Rancho la Viña in June.
Superintendent of La Purisima Mission State Historic Park Danita Rodriguez discusses the mission as a
venue for special events. The fountain and church provided a lovely venue for the SRHWGA “Wine &
Fire”event. The historic, rustic mission offers a unique setting for weddings and other special events.
Hispanic leader Ana Maya reflects on the niche market she has carved out as a businesswoman who
caters to the local Hispanic community. She also describes the Hispanic community’s role in local events
such as the Flower Festival and Cinco de Mayo Festival.
Muralists Vicki Andersen and Carol Oliveira tell the history of the Lompoc Mural Society and discuss
future projects. In particular, the society is working with world famous illusionist John Pugh to create a
mural on Sissy’s north wall in Art Alley. The fundraising effort is underway.
Activist Neda DeMayo discusses her passion for protecting America’s heritage breed horses. Her horse
sanctuary, Return to Freedom, provides a wild horse conservatory and youth educational programs. RTF is
located on Jalama Road, just outside of Lompoc, and welcomes visitors and volunteers.
Former mayor and nonprofit guru Joyce Howerton advocates for participation, one way or another, in
local nonprofit organizations. Joyce works with the Fund for Santa Barbara, which provides financial
resources for numerous local nonprofit organizations and programs. Beneficiaries have included the
American Association of University Women’s Tech Trek scholarships and the Filipino American Heritage
Mural Project.
The centerfold map highlights wine tasting opportunities around the Valley. Three wine tasting venues
are now located in the city: D’Vine, Sissy’s and Palmina Wines. Fiddlehead, Ampelos and other wineries
are open by appointment or during special events.
In the second half of the magazine, be sure to read about the projects that are moving forward with
full steam. Lompoc is burgeoning with new homes and new wineries, and several Old Town projects are
in the works. Stay tuned!
PRINTING
Tin Cup Press
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Kimmerlee Curyl
K. A. Griffith
Kirk Irwin
Stephen Palmer
Danita Rodriguez
Steve Schuler-Jones
Frank Staub
On the cover (from top):
Karen Steinwachs, Katie
Kennesen, Kris Curran, Kathy
Joseph, Chrystal Clifton,
Deborah Hall, Christina Sports,
Mary Russell, Rebecca Work,
Lorna Kreutz and Kathy
Palacios. Cover photography
by Stephen Palmer.
CITY OF LOMPOC
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Kathleen A. Griffith
Editor-in-Chief
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Lompoc Valley
SUMMER 2006
MAGAZINE
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Features
A Woman in Wine........................................4
A Woman with a Mission ............................6
An Hispanic Businesswoman .......................8
Women of the Mural Society .....................10
A Mother of America’s Wild Horses ..........12
A Volunteer Maven....................................14
Things to Do & See ....................................16
Lompoc Valley Map
20 City of Lompoc
Letter from the Mayor ...............................20
Current City Projects .................................21
Economic Development Resources ............22
City Utilities ...............................................24
25 Economic Profile
Real Estate & Housing ...............................25
Industry & Workforce.................................26
28 Community Resources
Higher Education .......................................28
K-12 & Youth Activities ..............................29
Social Service Organizations .....................30
Other Elected Officials ...............................31
Transportation & Safety .............................32
Medical Care & Services ............................33
Dining & Lodging ......................................34
Community Events ....................................35
Stephen Palmer
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A WOMAN
IN WINE
BY KRIS CURRAN
Trying to find a shady parking spot to ensure my four German
Shepherds’ comfort while lunching at Sissy’s restaurant with fellow
winemakers, I encountered one of the beautiful murals that adorn many
buildings here in Lompoc. I noticed the quote regarding Mrs. J. B. Pierce
and the vigilante women who, like most women of the time, objected
to their husbands’ and the community’s consumption of alcohol. They
had apparently “strung a rope around a building, yanked it off its
foundation and pulled it for a block, booze spilling out as it went.”
At first I questioned how many women
industry embraces. You see, unlike alcohol in
(really, I was working), I voiced concern that
it would take to perform this mighty feat,
general, wine is a holistic venture, one that
the new winery would not be completed in
then I wondered if they were stronger
revolves around family, friends, food and
time. Bob agreed and suggested that we find
than modern day women. Logically, I also
conversation. In the absence of any of these
a warehouse to become our “temporary”
questioned the size of the building and the
elements, wine ceases to be the thought-
home if construction was not completed
lack of stringent building codes of the day.
provoking enjoyment that it is. It is a social
prior to harvest. I located some vacant space
More humorously, I wondered whether
endeavor, a passion meant to be shared and
in Morris Sobhani’s Industrial Park here in
they dragged that ole’ house anywhere
experienced with the greater community of
Lompoc. Fast forward six years, five harvests
near what is now Industrial Way and I
mankind. It is because of this experience and
and numerous expansions, and Sea Smoke
chuckled at the thought that the spilled
working harvest at Sanford Winery while
is now at home in “the Ghetto”.
booze may have laid the foundation for a
attending Santa Barbara City College that
“The Ghetto” refers to the wineries located
burgeoning community of wineries here in
I pursued a career as a winemaker. After
in Sobhani’s buildings. The name came
the Lompoc Valley.
completing my degree at Fresno State, I was
about one day when someone called me
Lompoc, once a temperance colony, is
fortunate to come home and land a job as
requesting a catered lunch and wine tasting.
now home to numerous wineries producing
assistant winemaker at Cambria Winery in
It was obvious that they had never seen our
arguably some of the best wines in the
Santa Maria. I left in 1998 to start Koehler
facility as it was during a very cold spell in the
country, and therein lies the irony. The fact
Winery on Foxen Canyon Road. During this
middle of winter. It is often colder inside the
that women initiated this very radical act
time I also launched my own label, Curran.
cellars than outside — great for the wines
to eliminate alcohol from their community
I was then hired as winemaker for Sea
but not for our guests or the winemakers!
and that women now make up a good
Smoke Cellars in 2000. I never imagined that
I explained that, unlike many other wineries,
percentage of the workforce in our local
I would be crafting our estate-grown Pinot
we did not have guest facilities (not even
wineries shows a dynamic change in societal
Noirs in the town of Lompoc. Bob Davids,
heating!) and that our winery was not
attitudes and a fortunate realization that
Sea Smoke’s owner, had been working for
located in a picturesque vineyard. I thought
wine is unavoidably becoming part of the
several years on architectural plans for his
that our location was something akin to a
fabric of our culture.
new winery slated to be built on property he
ghetto; a group of winemakers (after all, an
Introduced to the wine industry by Bruno
owned in Buellton. While traveling on a train
odd minority of society) huddled together
D’Alfonso in the early 90s, I fell in love with
from Paris to Dijon on a research mission
in metal buildings perfectly functional for
the community and the lifestyle that this
to taste some of France’s great Pinot Noirs
winemaking but not conducive to fancy
Kirk Irwin
Above: Sea Smoke Cellars vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills.
Stephen Palmer
Left: “Chicks on Lifts” – Winemaker Kris Curran in the driver’s seat
along with other winemakers (from left to right) Karen Steinwachs,
Kathy Joseph, Deborah Hall, Chrystal Clifton and Lorna Kreutz.
occasions. I imagined our guests arriving with
many of them winemakers from Lompoc,
a group of local walnut growers producing
linens and fine china, mounds of delicious
launched the Sta. Rita Hills Wine Growers
oils from their own fruit. The SRHWGA
food and elaborate centerpieces, but no
Alliance several years ago to promote their
members mingled with the guests during
coats, mittens or earmuffs!
wines through consumer education.
lunch, catching up with old friends and
At last count, there were 30 wine
Recently SRHWGA collaborated on
labels produced in the city of Lompoc.
“Wine and Fire: Igniting the Passion,” a
making new ones. A beautiful day overall.
The Sta. Rita Hills AVA encompasses more
Besides those in “the Ghetto,” several are
two-day event at La Purisima Mission and
than 30,000 acres, less than five percent
now located off Central Avenue. Known
Rancho La Viña. Rob Dafoe’s “From Ground
of which is planted. As wines from this
collectively as the “West Enders,” they
to Glass” was screened at the Mission
region continue to receive high accolades
include “Pinot Prison” and “Pinot West,”
Church on Friday night, following a wine
worldwide, we will see the planted acreage
located in industrial buildings and making
and wood-fired pizza reception courtesy
increase. This gives Lompoc the opportunity
great wines even if the buildings aren’t
of American Flatbread. Guests nibbled
to be home to even more world-class
much to look at! We all value our proximity
on pizzas and sipped wine while local
wineries. We are becoming a vital part
to other wineries and winemakers here in
winemakers and vineyard owners talked
of the economy and the community of
Lompoc. We can borrow equipment, ask for
about their vineyards, wines and the region.
Lompoc, which has done an about-face
and offer advice and, best of all, gather to
On Saturday everyone met at Rancho La
from its origins as a temperance colony.
share amazing meals, great conversations
Viña to attend formal tastings hosted by
Strangely enough, while attending CSUF
(even if we have friendly disagreements over
SRHWGA members. These “seminars in the
I researched the economic development
winemaking philosophies) and fabulous
round” gave guests an opportunity to learn
of Lompoc and was asked to predict the
wines. What more can you ask?
about our relatively new wine region, with
major components of its future economic
There is something unique about our
panels of six winemakers rotating among
possibilities. Never in my wildest dreams
area. Lompoc is close to the Sta. Rita
four tents. The afternoon was topped off by
did I see wineries, especially my own, as
Hills AVA (American Viticultural Area), a
lunch from New West catering. Spit-roasted
part of the growing economy of Lompoc.
specific winegrowing region recognized by
lamb and roasted Cuban pork were served
That irony is definitely not lost on me.
the Alcohol, Tobacco and Trade Bureau in
with salads of locally grown produce, such
2001. In this cool growing region, some of
as heirloom tomatoes from Tutti Frutti Farms
the finest Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays are
and Rancho La Viña, walnuts from Rancho
produced. Winery and vineyard owners,
La Viña and walnut oils from La Nogalera,
Kris Curran is the winemaker for Sea Smoke
Cellars and Curran Wines.
K.A. Griffith
Steve Schuler-Jones
FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT…
A WOMAN WITH A MISSION
BY DANITA RODRIGUEZ
As I witnessed a wedding take place at La Purisima Mission State Historic Park, it reminded me that many
people associate the mission with its many park- and Prelado de Los Tesoros-sponsored special events.
These include Mission Life Days, Purisima Peoples Days, Candlelight Tour, Founding Day, Mountain Men
and the many programs for fourth graders. Some folks have participated in other organization-sponsored
events such as fun runs. But did you know that the mission grounds and certain designated buildings are
available to rent by businesses, organizations and families for gatherings or events?
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Danita Rodriguez
FACING PAGE: La Purisima Mission. ABOVE: La Purisima Mission fountain. ABOVE RIGHT: La Purisima Mission church bell tower.
If you’ve ever dreamed of having a simple, outdoor wedding in a
Alternatively, consider the new 230-capacity Visitor Center. Since
historic setting, La Purisima Mission State Historic Park may be the
the center does not yet house its full complement of interpretive
place for you. Each year, many couples choose to exchange their
displays, there is plenty of space for those who would like an
vows near the fountain in the garden. The cool canopy of olive trees,
accessible facility near the day-use parking lot. New restrooms, good
the bubbling fountain and the serenity of the mission make a
outdoor lighting and electricity make this building attractive to
peaceful setting to begin a new life together.
groups requiring a few more amenities. Since its opening in
The garden and parking lot limit the size of the wedding parties
and guests to 100. Wedding plans should proceed only with a
December 2004, the Visitor Center has already hosted several social
and business events.
written confirmation by the park representative. Keep in mind that
Because La Purisima Mission SHP is open to the public, the park
ceremonies are rustic. The park does not provide chairs or other
must be accessible by visitors during regular park hours. Generally,
accessories, electricity or services. However, it is a lovely setting in
when areas of the park are rented out for special events during
which to celebrate this special day.
normal park hours, the public is not a hindrance. However, locations
Since the weather at the mission is generally temperate, the
throughout the park are often rented after hours. This gives the
garden and fountain area is also a great place to hold a company or
impression that the park is provided solely for the group involved.
organization dinner. Imagine dining in the historic garden around the
Imagine your business associates, friends or family gathering on the
beautiful fountains. The setting is beautiful, quiet and unique. These
grounds of the most completely restored mission of the original 21
events are usually held after park hours and typically involve hiring a
in California!
caterer to provide a delicious meal.
A number of commercial and student photographers also use the
The group picnic area located near the mission infirmary buildings
site for high school senior portraits and wedding photos. The
is also popular. This area includes several picnic tables covered and
California Film Commission has an agreement with the state that
protected by many coast live oak and madrone trees, with sycamore
allows the use of state-owned properties as a venue for motion and
and willow trees flanking the vicinity. Close to the parking lot and
still photography. A daily park review fee is based on the simplicity or
with tables in place, it’s ready for use. Due to its location, the group
complexity of the still or motion photography. Permits are issued
picnic area is best used during daylight hours. This site is a great
through the California Film Commission.
choice for a group gathering.
Special event rental fees are based on the facility and the number of
For businesses or organizations that want to hold or sponsor
participants. Depending on the event, additional fees for staff monitors,
training classes, meetings or other functions, the mission offers la
trash and other accommodations are added. Some restrictions do
sala in the monastery building. What a better place for gatherings
apply. For details and a complete listing of special event and film fees,
than the padre’s large living room? Hardwood floors and thick adobe
call Supervising Ranger Theresa Armas at 805-733-7776.
walls give la sala the feeling of yesteryear. Tables and chairs can be
supplied by the park for an additional fee or they can be brought in
by your group. And what large living room would not be complete
without a fireplace to contribute to that warm, rustic feeling! La sala
is a great choice for an indoor facility for up to 60 people.
Danita Rodriguez is the sector superintendent for La Purisima Mission
State Historic Park.
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AN HISPANIC
BUSINESSWOMAN
SERVES A GROWING MARKET
BY ANA MAYA
Lompoc’s Hispanic population has grown tremendously over the past
20 years and has now reached over 38 percent. There are many
opinions about the impact of the Hispanic population on our society
and in our culture. From a business perspective, it means more
opportunities and potential new clients.
During my days in banking, I was the only one who spoke Spanish at
the Hispanic business community in areas of trade development and
our bank. Most of the Spanish-speaking customers were sent to me,
civic leadership and provide positive role models to our youth
not only for their banking needs, but also for direction on how to fill out
through partnerships in business and education.
this or that form or whom to see about insurance and so forth. I realized
The Hispanic Business Committee also sponsors community events
that the Spanish-speaking population was not being adequately served
through partnership with civic organizations to recognize or celebrate
when it came to financial, tax, insurance and other related needs.
Hispanic achievements and significant Hispanic holidays such as
In December 1995, with the encouragement and support of my
Cinco de Mayo. We participate in the annual Lompoc Flower Festival
husband and friends, I opened Servicios Maya. Initially I prepared
with our award-winning floats. The Committee also participated in
income tax reports. As my client base grew, I added additional services
the city’s co-sponsorship of “Latino CineMedia” at the 2006 Santa
such as bookkeeping and payroll, secretarial, notary and translations,
Barbara International Film Festival and the post -Festival screening of
and now also all lines of insurance. My initial motivation was to meet
“La Tragedia de Macario” at the Lompoc Civic Auditorium.
the needs of the Hispanic community and to provide good service to
The presence of Hispanics in our community is represented not
every single client. At first, all my clients were Hispanic; they now
only in the business arena. “Expresion Latina,” a 1995 mural by
comprise 75 percent. And while the number of non-Hispanic clients
celebrated local muralist Leonardo Nuñez depicts the Hispanic
continues to grow, so does my overall client base.
people in their quest for freedom and liberty. The American and
As my business has grown, I have found ways to keep my
Mexican leaders at the top of the mural are those who did the
motivation going and to give back to my community. In particular, I
most to create an opportunity for freedom and advancement for
am a member of the Chamber of Commerce and chairperson of the
the Mexican people. The mural tells the Mexicans’ story as they
Hispanic Business Committee. We promote networking within the
seek to improve the quality of their lives. I also seek to improve the
Hispanic small business community of Lompoc to compete and
quality of life for the Hispanic population by providing exceptional
succeed in local, national and global markets. We also advocate for
business services.
EN ESPAÑOL
No hay manera de ignorar la realidad que la población Hispana ha
presidenta del Comité de Negocios Hispanos, promovemos la red de
crecido tremendamente en los últimos veinte años y ha alcanzado
Pequeños Negocios Hispanos en la comunidad de Lompoc, para
más del treinta y ocho por ciento.Hay muchas opiniones acerca del
competir y triunfar en el mercado local, nacional y global. También
impacto de la población Hispana en nuestra sociedad y en nuestra
somos partidarios de la comunidad de Negocios Hispanos en las
cultura. Desde la perspectiva de negocios esto significa más
áreas de desarrollo comercial y liderazgo civil, para proveer ejemplos
oportunidades y potencialmente nuevos clientes.
positivos a nuestra juventud por medio de una sociedad entre los
Desde mis días como empleada en un banco, yo era la única que
negocios y la educación.
hablaba Español y la mayoría de los clientes de habla hispana los
El Comité de Negocios Hispanos también patrocina eventos de la
enviaban conmigo no únicamente por sus necesidades bancarias sino
comunidad por medio de una sociedad con organizaciones civiles, y
también para ayudarles en como llenar uno u otro documento, o con
reconocemos o celebramos los días festivos y logros Hispanos como el
Cinco de Mayo. Hemos participado en el
cualquier otro asunto, y es cuando
Festival Anual de Las Flores con nuestros
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quien referirlos para algún seguro, o
realicé que la población hispana no eran
servidos adecuadamente en finanzas,
triunfantes carros alegóricos. El Comité
también
ha
participado
como
en tramites de impuestos, de seguros y
copatrocinador con la Ciudad de Lompoc
en otras necesidades relacionadas.
en el festival “Latino CineMedia” en el
En Diciembre de 1995 con la
Festival de Cine Internacional Santa Bárbara
confianza y apoyo de mi esposo y
2006 y en la proyección post-festival de la
amigos, establecí “Servicios Maya”
película “La tragedia de Macario” en el
inicialmente prepare reportes de
Auditorio Cívico de Lompoc.
impuestos únicamente. Cuando mi
La presencia hispana en nuestra
clientela básica empezó a crecer sume
comunidad esta no únicamente en la arena
servicios adicionales, tales como
contabilidad y nominas de pago,
Ana Maya and Raymundo Maya.
traducciones y ahora todo tipo de seguros. Mi motivación inicial fue
proveer lo que la comunidad hispana necesitaba y dar un buen
servicio a cada uno de mis clientes. Al principio el cien por ciento de
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trabajos secretariales, notarias y
de negocios. El mural “Expresión Latina”
de el celebre muralista local Leonardo
Núñez, pintado en 1995 representa gente
hispana en busca de independencia y libertad. Los lideres Americanos
y Mexicanos en la parte de arriba del mural son aquellos quienes
dieron más para crear la oportunidad de independencia y avance
mis clientes eran hispanos y ahora ese número es setenta y cinco por
para la gente Mexicana. El mural dice la historia de la gente como
ciento y en cuanto mi clientela de no-hispanos sigue creciendo, en
ellos buscan mejorar la calidad de sus vidas. Y yo también busco la
general mi clientela aumenta.
manera de mejorar la calidad de vida de la población hispana
De la misma manera que mi negocio ha crecido, he encontrado
ofreciendo servicios excepciónales en mi negocio.
maneras para mantener mi motivación y darle algo a la comunidad,
y como miembro de la Cámara de Comercio y en particular como
Ana Maya is the proprietor of Servicios Maya.
FACING PAGE: Traditional dancer Jeanette Lara at Cinco de Mayo.
BELOW: The mural “Expresion Latina,” 1995, by local artist Leonardo Nuñez, 119 W. Maple Ave.
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WOMEN
OF THE
MURAL
SOCIETY
BY VICKI ANDERSEN AND CAROL OLIVEIRA
An outdoor art gallery … what a marvelous idea! Art of immense size suspended or painted on building
walls or freestanding in empty lots — what could be better? Art for everyone to enjoy without personal
expense, no holes in the walls, no worries over placement, and you don’t even have to dust it. Abstract,
impressionistic or photo realism, whichever you choose. If one wall doesn’t suit your taste, just turn a
corner or go around the block to find something different. Such is the Lompoc Mural Project.
In the 1980s, Lompoc’s Old Town, like that of many other communities,
it with Marilyn Oliver, a British Columbia native. She too had entertained
was being devastated by new developments and shopping centers on
the same thoughts. In August 1988, about 80 people attended a town
the city’s perimeter. Lompoc City Council members and local residents
meeting to discuss using the same concept to help Lompoc’s declining
were very concerned. They viewed “Old Town” as the heart and soul of
Old Town. The response from the group was so enthusiastic that a board
the community and discussed ways to revitalize it.
of directors, operating under the city’s umbrella, was formed.
In 1988, Mayor Gene Stevens and his wife Judy visited Chemainus,
Marilyn Oliver, elected by the board of directors in 1988, became the
British Columbia. They were impressed that a small town of about 3,500
first chairwoman of the Lompoc Mural Society. She continued in that role
people, which had been dying because its major industry had shut down,
until 1996, when local artist Vicki Andersen succeeded her. Vicki still
was using art as an economic rebuilding tool, developing tourism with
serves as chairwoman with Mayor Dick DeWees as co-chairman. Gene
the help of murals. That year, the 18 murals in the little town had been
Stevens has served as the project administrator since the beginning and
credited with attracting more than 150,000 tourists.
is still the “heart” of the Mural Society www.lompocmurals.com.
Gene and Judy brought the idea back to Lompoc, where they shared
Dedicated volunteers deal with everything from fundraising to weed
pulling and installing and maintaining the murals. Membership in the
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Lompoc Mural Society is open to everyone and all talents are welcome.
With the addition of the Round Up program, a system of rounding up
individual city utility bills, everyone in the community can help sponsor
the mural project.
Santa Monica artist Art Mortimer created Lompoc’s first mural,
“History of the Flower Industry,” in 1989. Painting directly on a wall in
the heart of the old downtown, Art talked to locals as he worked and
people began to take notice.
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Over the next 18 years the project grew to
Arts Fest will also host art displays by the
more than 40 murals, mostly in the Old Town.
Lompoc Valley Art Association, historical
Many private groups, individuals and businesses
displays by the Lompoc Museum, a barbecue
have been inspired to privately commission
and an ice cream social.
murals, bringing Lompoc’s inventory of murals
to almost 100.
The Mural Society also co-sponsors,
with the Lompoc Valley Chamber of
Artists have included well-known locals
Commerce, the annual “Brushes & Blues”
Leonardo Nuñez, Shirley Wallace, Vicki
event. This year’s event, to be held on
Andersen and Nancy Phelps. Internationally
Sunday, August 6 at Ken Adam Park,
recognized artists such as Richard Wyatt,
features an art show and sale, blues and
Roberto Delgado and Art Mortimer have also
jazz music and wine tasting.
left their signatures on the walls of Lompoc.
Lompoc’s mural project has been a
One Old Town attraction, Art Alley, is an
catalyst for major rejuvenation projects in
outdoor gallery located in an east to west alley
the Old Town. In 2005, more than 319 tour
between South H Street and South I Street. Art
buses transporting an estimated 7,975
Alley displays works by professional and
passengers visited Lompoc, with 25 buses
amateur artists. The alley project is currently on
requesting step-on guides to conduct tours
hold pending the demolition of one of the
of the city’s murals. Most tour companies
vacant buildings facing South H Street. Once
booked their passengers at local hotels.
the building is demolished and a new multi-
The tour bus element of the local tourism
story commercial and apartment complex is
industry spent an estimated $797,000 at
built, the art in the alley will be enhanced with
local hotels and restaurants.
new works, including murals and possibly
sculpture and kinetic art.
In 2003, the California Mural Symposium
voted Lompoc “California’s Most Successful
In 1992, the first California “Mural In a Day”
Mural City.” Lompoc has also teamed with
took place in Lompoc. Under the direction of
Lindsay and Twentynine Palms, two other
Oregonian Robert Thomas, 12 local artists
mural cities, to create CALPAMS, the
banded together to complete a 12’ x 48’ mural
California Public Art and Mural Society. The
featuring the Chumash Indians. Starting at 8
goal of CALPAMS is to connect the state’s
a.m. and finishing with a dedication ceremony
mural cities on what will be known as the
at 5 p.m., all involved agreed it was the
“California Mural Highway,” part of a plan
experience of a lifetime and couldn’t wait to
to promote California as one of the world’s
do it again.
most desirable art attractions. As this goal
THE ART OF JOHN PUGH
The Lompoc Mural Society’s focus for the
future centers on new works for Art Alley.
The society is in talks with internationally
known artist John Pugh to install one of his
incredible trompe l’oeil murals as the
highlight of Art Alley. Check out his work at
www.artofjohnpugh.com.
“By weaving the powerful story-telling
abilities of the narrative mural into the
engaging impact of the life-size trompe
l’oeil illusion, artist John Pugh has created
a stimulating and enlightening venue for
both public and private art. His murals
have been instrumental in revitalizing the
trompe l’oeil genre as a vital mode of
artistic expression that is both aesthetically
and intellectually challenging. He has
created a truly monumental body of work
and an artistic style worthy of its own
d e s c r i p t i v e e x p re s s i o n : N a r r a t i v e
Illusionism.” Kevin Bruce, author of the
upcoming book “The Monumental Murals
of John Pugh.”
FACING PAGE (top): Carol Oliveira (left)
and Vicki Andersen at Cypress Gallery.
This year on Saturday, September 30, the
becomes a reality, Lompoc’s reputation as a
15th Mural In a Day will be a featured part of
major art center will enhance the valley’s
the Old Town Arts Fest. The subject of this
economy and build community pride.
FACING PAGE (bottom): Mural “Lompoc’s
Mission Vieja,” 1996, by Vicki Andersen,
200 S. H St.
Artist Vicki Andersen is chair of the Lompoc Mural
Society. Carol Oliveira is a local artist.
ABOVE: “History of the Flower Industry,”
1989, by Art Mortimer, 102 W. Ocean Ave.
year’s mural is the Monarch Butterfly and its
annual migration to the Central Coast. The
Kimmerlee Curyl
A MOTHER OF
AMERICA’S
WILD HORSES
BY NEDA DEMAYO
You’ve seen the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park but have you seen the wild horses of Return to
Freedom? The dinos were fictional; the horses, with their 28,000-year-old DNA, are real.
These rare breeds are among the herds at the Return to Freedom
Yet, despite this disproportionate allocation of public resources,
conservancy, a local sanctuary for wild horses of the American West.
Americans are being told that there is an overpopulation of wild
Their DNA is similar to that of the primitive Iberian Sorraia, which date
horses and that our public lands, which sustain more than 5 million
back from 26,000 BC. Others have undiluted Spanish bloodlines linking
cattle, cannot sustain some 30,000 wild horses. As a result, wild
them to the first horses that came to America in the late 1600s. To help
horses are being removed at huge expense to the taxpayer and the
these and other endangered wild herds survive and thrive, I founded
horses themselves.
Return to Freedom in 1998.
Maintaining a solution-based approach, we have — through
In cooperation with my sister and parents, I purchased the old
sanctuary, conservation and education — created a model program.
Flying A Ranch on Jalama Road. The ranch was in serious disrepair
Our innovative management alternatives have earned us widespread
but, with the help of friends and volunteers, I began (and continue)
acclaim from the scientific, conservation and animal preservation
cleanup. The ranch is now home to a diverse representation of
communities. In hopes that our successful model will be duplicated,
America’s wild horse — the mustang.
our staff and advisory board members consult on various wild horse
The sanctuary grew out of my desire to do something to address
preservation projects across the country. For example, we have
the many concerns and challenges mankind is facing today. Like
worked closely with the Science and Conservation Center in Billings,
most of us, I felt insignificant and the problems seemed so large.
Mont., to integrate the least intrusive method of equine
Struggling to pay their mortgage and send their children to school,
contraception while managing a preservation program for rare
most Americans are not aware that there are still wild horses ranging
breeds threatened with extinction. This allows us to maintain our
in some Western states or that they are quickly disappearing.
horses in their natural herd groups and family bands without threat
I discovered that what threatens the freedom and the very survival
of uncontrolled population growth.
of America’s wild horses also threatens mankind. Large corporate
When wild horses were being captured from fish and wildlife
interests dominate public land use, whether ranching, oil or mining.
refuges in Oregon and Nevada, we agreed to take some under the
On some 34 million acres of public lands, wild horses and burros are
mandate that they come with their herd groups intact. This was
being removed at an alarming rate, resulting in more wild horses now
possible because the horses were being removed on horseback
living in captivity than in the wild. Although the 1971 Wild Horse and
instead of by the standard helicopter gather where the sheer
Burro Act designated that this land be used “primarily although not
numbers and chaos make it impossible to maintain the integrity of
exclusively” for wild horses and burros, the horses are outnumbered
the family bands and their own natural selection. Recognizing that
more than 150-to-one by private livestock that graze public lands.
these are herd animals, managing them in areas according to their
Frank Staub
FACING PAGE: Neda DeMayo and Spirit. ABOVE: Mystic’s herd from Hart Mountain, Ore.
geographic origins (genetic groups or breeds) and allowing them to
maintain their natural lifestyle is the foundation of all our efforts at
Return to Freedom.
One important area of outreach is to lawmakers and the conservation
community, who are generally unaware of the real origins of the wild
horse. Traditionally regarded as feral and exotic, the wild horse has been
excluded from some of the protections that are afforded to native
wildlife. However, because of advancements in molecular biology, we
now know that today’s wild horse is a re-introduced native species. The
horses that arrived with the Spanish in the 1600s were biologically the
same as those that evolved on the North American continent and left
over the Bering land bridge during the last ice age.
The word “mustang” is often misunderstood and misrepresented. It
is a Spanish word for a horse without a name or a home. America’s wild
horses are not all from Spanish bloodlines but include a mixture of
cavalry stock and draft horses whose ancestors carried soldiers into
battle and helped us plough our fields to create much of the foundation
of the colonized world. Some of the horses found today in remote areas
have very rare genes and have strong historical significance. Some of
our herds contain DNA similar to the primitive Iberian Sorraia, which
date back to 26,000 B.C. Some are direct descendants of the horses
brought to America by the Spanish in the late 1600s, including some
from Padre Kino’s mission horses. Whatever their history, the wild horses
of today have returned to a natural state and have woven themselves
into the very fabric of America.
Neda DeMayo is founder of Return to Freedom.
HOW TO VISIT
Thousands of people including youth organizations,
lawmakers and senior groups have been able to see
America’s living legends in a natural environment at
Return to Freedom. The sanctuary offers an
introduction to the natural horse, living history tours,
herd observation and other volunteer and educational
programs. For more information and a full calendar,
go to www.returntofreedom.org. Visitation is by
appointment only: 805-737-9246.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Return To Freedom is a 501(c) (3) organization. It
relies entirely on private donations to help protect
and preserve America’s living history — the wild
horse. Over the years it has participated in various
conservation and habitat restoration programs and
has received assistance from the Natural Resources
Conservation Service Department and the
Conservation Corps. In addition to working closely
with national organizations such as the ASPCA and
HSUS, Return to Freedom is honored to have two
national corporate partners: Grand Meadows
Nutritional Products and Wild Horse Winery. On a
local level, Mid-State Bank & Trust has also lent its
support to various events and youth projects.
A VOLUNTEER MAVEN
BY JOYCE HOWERTON
K.A. Griffith
In spring 2002, the Fund for Santa
Barbara received a grant request from the
American Association for University
Women. The AAUW wanted scholarship
money to send middle-school girls to a
residential science camp. The goal was to
stimulate interest in math and science
through exciting, hands-on experiences in
a concentrated, girl-centered environment.
Scholarships for the “Tech Trek: A Math/
Science Experience” camp held at California
State University Fresno were the first of
many grants that the Fund has made in the
Lompoc Valley.
According to the Center for Nonprofit
Management, California is a laboratory for
new social and public developments. In
2001, the state was home to more than
81,000 registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit
organizations. Of the approximately 1,100
nonprofits in Santa Barbara County, 454
operate in North County. Here in the
Lompoc Valley, the fourth annual
Collaboration
F a i re
for
n o n p ro f i t
organizations attracted about 150 people
representing almost 60 organizations. They
came together to share information,
connect with other people and celebrate
all the good work being done in our
community.
Muralist Carlos Cuellar with Joyce Howerton in front of Cuellar’s “Pagpapahalaga” (“Pride”),
2006, Central Coast Filipino American Heritage Mural Project, side of 223 W. Ocean Ave.
Most people think of nonprofits as social
services agencies and indeed they are the
largest group of nonprofits in the Lompoc
Valley. Yet sports groups, cultural organizations,
political groups, and the foundations that
“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the
abundance of those who have much: it is whether we provide
enough for those who have too little.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt
fund these groups, are also nonprofits.
Nonprofits rely on the generous support
of volunteers, and most groups could not
keep their doors open without this special
group of people. They, along with individual
donors, businesses and foundations, are
the mix that keeps nonprofits going. In
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Courtesy AAUW
ABOVE: Tech Trek camp participants (from left) Sara Ur, Emily Bonenfant, Maiyer Vang, Chloe Lucado, Alexandra Kerr. ABOVE RIGHT: (from
left) Joyce Gerber, Andrea McCarthy and Emmalee McCarthy and others prepare barbecue for a Buena Vista Elementary School fundraiser.
Santa Barbara County alone, 55 foundations
health care, foster family care, advocacy for
fund nonprofits.
the elderly, support for children and youth,
Go visit a nonprofit. See the work they are
drug and alcohol counseling, a 24-hour
doing and the countless hours they give to
crisis hotline, and much more.
our community. If you are able, write a check,
What would our community be like if not
for these organizations whose volunteers
seek assistance or information.
work tirelessly to meet the needs of
Groups have to know how to contact
give a bit of your free time or just let the
residents? With little pay, long hours and
and apply to these foundations. The 2007
people know how much you appreciate their
few benefits, these women and men work
Collaboration Faire will be open to the
work. Together we will make a difference.
daily to protect and improve our quality of
public to facilitate such networking
life. They help meet most, if not all, of our
between nonprofits and the community. It
community’s basic needs by providing food
will also help nonprofits add to their
services, counseling for survivors of violence,
volunteer roster and help individuals who
Joyce Howerton works with the Fund for Santa
Barbara. She is a former mayor of Lompoc.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
AAUW has a legacy of national leadership
moving forward with a cohesive focus which
Educational Foundation vice president and
in lifelong education, equity and positive
translates into the action of financial literacy,
Fran Clow is president of the Lompoc Chapter
societal change. Women embracing the
work-life balance and the empowerment of
of AAUW. They, and three other Lompoc
challenge of economic security can achieve
financial independence. A self sufficient, self
chapter delegates, attended the annual
empowerment by taking an inventory of their
motivated individual is a strong, resourceful
AAUW California State Convention &
personal philosophies, life goals and financial
community asset.
Economic Summit in San Jose last April.
status. Women who choose this path are
Lompoc local Anne Les is AAUW
ADVICE AND CONSULTATION FOR NONPROFITS
The Nonprofit Support Center serves as a
strategic funding in such fields as community
struggling with organizational issues or
regional training, consulting and resource
enhancement, culture, education, environment,
needing referrals to other groups.
center for board members, staff and
health, human services and recreation.
805-717-2012 or
volunteers of nonprofit organizations.
805-735-8004 or www.sbfoundation.org.
www.fundforsantabarbara.org.
805-928-2503 or www.nscsb.org.
The Fund for Santa Barbara supports
Santa Barbara County Human Service
City of Lompoc Human Service Commission
projects that advocate, educate and
Commission advises the County Board of
advises Lompoc City Council on grants to
organize in order to examine and address
Supervisors on grants to nonprofit organizations
nonprofit organizations. 805-736-1261.
the root causes of social, economic and
throughout Santa Barbara County.
Santa Barbara Foundation serves as a leader,
environmental problems. The Fund also
805-681-4078 or www.sbcphd.org/hsp.
catalyst and resource for philanthropy through
offers free technical assistance to groups
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THINGS TO DO & SEE
BEACHES
GARDENING
Pristine beaches near Lompoc are featured on the cover of
Dig into the long tradition of gardening in Lompoc Valley and
the May 2005 issue of Sunset magazine. Undeveloped and hidden
join the Lompoc Valley Botanic and Horticultural Society
local favorites include Jalama Beach Park (www.jalamabeach.com),
(www.lvbhs.org).
one of the world’s great wind surfing beaches, Surf Beach, Ocean
Park and Point Sal.
GOLFING
Experience the challenge of PGA qualifier La Purisima Golf Course
BIKING
(www.lapurisimagolf.com). Other local golf courses include Marshallia
Pedal in the dust of Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, who
Ranch Golf Course and Village Country Club.
trains in Lompoc Valley, or cycle with Lompoc Valley Bicycle Club.
County bike map available at www.sbbike.org/region/region.html.
HIKING
La Purisima Hiking and Riding Trails map available at
BIRDING
www.lapurisimamission.org. Other trails are found at www.localhikes.
View many rare species of birds, such as the Western Snowy Plover,
com/MSA/MSA_7480.asp. “A Naturalist at Play in Coastal California
in the area. Contact La Purisima Audubon Society for organized
and Beyond,” a collection of vignettes and literary sketches by Vernon
hikes and information at www.lapurisimaaudubon.org.
Human, will enhance your hike. Contact: 805-736-7633
CAMPING
HORSEBACK RIDING
Commune with nature at River Park (www.cityoflompoc.com)
For trail rides and more, ride with Lompoc Valley Riders (www.
and Jalama Beach Park (www.jalamabeach.com).
lompocvalleyriders.org) or ride to hounds with the Santa Ynez Valley
FISHING
Hounds (www.syvhounds.com).
Catch your quota at Jalama Beach (www.jalamabeach.com), Ocean
LA PURISIMA MISSION STATE HISTORIC PARK
Park and Surf Beach, or just share fish stories with local fishermen.
Visit the most accurately restored of California’s 21 Franciscan
missions. Special programs and tours with historical interpretation
are available. Visit www.lapurisimamission.org.
Stephen Palmer
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The hidden treasure of the Pacific Coast Highway, the City of Arts and Flowers
offers many options for the sporting life, entertainment and just down-home fun.
LOMPOC OLD TOWN
WINE TASTING
• Sculpture garden, Art Alley, mural walk & Cypress Gallery
Taste one of the 45 wines from Lompoc and Sta. Rita Hills AVA.
• Antiques shops & vintage California architecture
Opening hours vary. Call for times and appointments.
• Lompoc Museum (formerly Carnegie Library)
• Italian Stone Pines (Pinus pinea) on South H Street
• D’Vine Wine Bar & Tasting Room: 805-331-3487
• Sissy’s Tasting Room: 805-735-4877
• Palmina Wines: 805-735-2030
• Farmers market (Friday afternoons)
• Melville Winery: 805-735-5310
• Olde Towne market (Friday afternoons, July - September)
• Babcock Winery: 805-736-1455
RETURN TO FREEDOM
• LaFond Winery: 805-688-7921
• Sanford Winery: 805-688-3300
• Foley Winery: 805-688-8554
to Freedom (www.returntofreedom.org).
• Clos Pepe Vineyards: 805-735-2196
SKYDIVING
• Fiddlehead Cellars: 805-757-3915
Feel the rush of flying through the air at 120 mph while checking
out the ocean view of Vandenberg AFB and Point Conception.
Sky Dive Santa Barbara (www.skydivesantabarbara.com).
• Ampelos: 805-740-9142
• Ken Brown Wines: 805-448-3791
For more information visit the Lompoc
TOURING
Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors
Get an inside look at the history of satellite and missile launches
Bureau at www.lompoc.com.
at Vandenberg Air Force Base (www.vandenberg.af.mil),
the country’s premier polar launch facility.
VIEWING
Experience the Lompoc Flower Tours. Fragrant and colorful
flower fields are visible from May through September.
ABOVE: (from left) Gerry Campbell
and Karlie Kirkland at Lompoc
Farmers Market; Jalama Beach Park;
The 1890 House B&B; flower field.
RIGHT: Cecilia Walker enjoys a glass
of local rosé at a recent event.
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Visit a safe haven for rare heritage breed horses at Return
Letter from the Mayor
On October 19, 1874, less than 100 years after the founding of our
nation, Santa Cruz lawyer and newspaperman W.W. Broughton, along
with 100 farmers, ranchers and businessmen, formed the Lompoc
Valley Land Company. They purchased 46,500 acres of land on
California’s Central Coast for half a million dollars. Their idea was to
build a temperance colony — a town where “no vinous, malt,
spirituous or other intoxicating liquors shall ever be manufactured or
sold.” (Times have changed — it is indeed ironic that wine is one of
the major industries in Lompoc today.)
The first two years were prosperous. By the end of the first year,
200 families called the Lompoc Valley home. The Rev. J. W. Webb
came to Lompoc in the spring of 1875 and opened the first school
on May 3. Lompoc had its own post office; a doctor; the stage coach
stopped in town three days a week; the Lompoc Record began
publishing on April 10 of that year; there was even talk of building
an agricultural college and a much-needed wharf to get Lompoc’s
goods (butter, cheese and other farm products) to market faster than
by hauling them all the way to Gaviota by wagon.
Broughton’s original dream for the Lompoc Valley died four years
later in October 1879. A disastrous drought in 1877 was followed by
a diphtheria epidemic a year later. While some of the original settlers
moved away, many stayed and more people arrived, lured by the rich
farmland and temperate climate.
Lompoc was incorporated as a city on August 13, 1888, with a
population hovering around 1,000. In 1896 the largest uniform deposit
of pure diatomaceous silica in the world was discovered on the Balaam
property in Miguelito Canyon just south of the city. The mine is still
in operation today.
Illustration by Ricardo De Los Angeles
After the turn of the century, the flower seed industry grew
dramatically due to Lompoc’s rich soil, cool ocean breezes and long
summers. Lompoc became known as “The Flower Seed Capital of the
World.” While not as large as in years past, the flower industry is still
a major contributor to the valley’s economy. Thousands still come to
Lompoc every June to enjoy the annual Flower Festival.
In 1941, the U.S. Army purchased the Jesus Maria Rancho just north
of the city and developed the original 86,000 acres into Camp Cooke,
the first armored training center on the West Coast. The U.S. Air Force
took over Camp Cooke in 1956 and changed its name to Vandenberg
Air Force Base. Thanks to the aerospace industry, Lompoc’s population
more than doubled from 6,665 in 1957 to 13,914 in 1959. Occupying
99,000 acres between Lompoc and Santa Maria, VAFB is the premier
space/missile launch facility in the United States.
Lompoc continues to grow and prosper — and continues to make
history. Now a city of about 42,000, we still retain that small town
atmosphere that makes Lompoc the most desirable city on the Central
Coast to live, work and raise a family. I hope that Mr. Broughton would
be proud.
City Council
Dick DeWees, Mayor
DeWayne Holmdahl, Mayor Pro Tempore
Janice Keller
Will Schuyler
Michael Siminski
CURRENT CITY PROJECTS
To enhance the quality of life for residents, the City
of Lompoc has several projects that are currently
being rolled out or are “in the works,” including:
• Lompoc Aquatic Center comprises three pools, a retractable
roofed enclosure and a fully equipped 10,000-square-foot building
with locker facilities, offices and meeting rooms. Construction of
the estimated $10.4 million project began in late 2004. The center
will open later this year.
• Old Town Pocket Park was designed at a charrette for a
140’ x 50’ park with a restroom, lighting, fixed seating, water
feature and windbreak. Council approved the park in 2005.
• Riverbend Park and Trail Master Plan was approved in April 2005
and outlines 225 acres along the Santa Ynez River with soccer
fields, baseball fields and a bike trail. The park will be open for
play in October 2006.
• Ken Adam Park Master Plan process will soon begin to outline 118
OLD TOWN POCKET PARK
acres adjacent to Allan Hancock College.
Visit www.cityoflompoc.com for more information.
LOMPOC AQUATIC CENTER
Illustration by Willdan
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
The City’s Economic Development Office launches and supports programs and projects that enhance the
economic vitality and quality of life in the community. In particular, the ED office facilitates business access
to loans and grants such as Redevelopment Agency and Community Development Block Grant resources,
and other economic development tools such as city-owned utilities. The office also promotes entrepreneurship through the Self-Employment Training and Micro Enterprise Loan Program, the Library Small Business
Information Center and the Chamber of Commerce Business Assistance Services.
Redevelopment Agency (Contact: 805-875-8278)
The City has a strong Redevelopment Agency that offers financial
K.A. Griffith
LOAN & GRANT PROGRAMS
incentives for projects located in the RDA Project Area. RDA maps
are available on the city website or at City Hall. During the 20052006 fiscal year, RDA allocated $250,000 for the Seismic Retrofit
Program, $350,000 for Old Town Development Projects, $450,000
for the Commercial Façade Improvement Loan Program, $450,000
for the Commercial Rehabilitation Incentive Program and $970,000
for the Housing Set-Aside Fund.
The Commercial Façade Improvement Loan Program is for labor
and materials related to façade construction, such as La Chiquita
Lompoc RDA resources in action at La Chiquita Plaza.
Plaza. The program allows reimbursement of 50 percent of city
centers and plazas). The program also allows reimbursement of 50
permit fees and 50 percent of architectural design costs (up to
percent of actual cost or a maximum of $1,000, whichever is less, for
$1,000 for each). Loans are available up to $30,000 for an individual
city fees and architectural design charges associated with the rehabili-
commercial unit or $15,000 for attached commercial units, with a
tation project. City fees include planning, building and utility fees.
maximum total of $75,000. Applicants may elect an amortized
The RDA Housing Set-Aside Fund will loan funds for affordable
interest-free loan with a five-year term or an amortized loan over 10
housing projects, including construction and predevelopment costs.
years at 5 percent interest per annum.
The agency can only subsidize each project up to the percentage of
The Commercial Rehabilitation Incentive Program offers a grant
affordable units contained in the development. The agency seeks to
component with a low-interest loan that combine to assist property
develop the Old Town Redevelopment Project Area with projects of
owners and tenants with rehabilitation expenses for interior and exte-
both commercial and residential uses that will enhance and serve
rior renovation located in the Old Town Lompoc Redevelopment
project area residents.
Project Area. Loans accrue interest at a rate of 3 percent upon comple-
Community Development Block Grant (Contact: 805-875-8271)
tion of the rehabilitation work. Interest-only payments commence
The City Micro Enterprise Loan Program is for small businesses
upon completion and are due monthly during the first five years and
seeking loans from $500 to $5,000 which may be unsecured. These
fully amortized over the following five years. Total term of the loan is
loans are available to entrepreneurs who seek high-risk financing
10 years at 3 percent interest.
that is otherwise unavailable. The loans are based on documented
The Commercial Rehabilitation Incentive Program allows reimbursement of 50 percent of actual cost or a maximum of $1,000, whichever
completion of a self-employment training course, qualified income
status of the business owner and other factors.
is less, for the removal and replacement of any non-conforming
The City Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund is designed
signage. Projects that include the replacement of three or more signs
to encourage businesses to create new jobs. The program loans up
will be granted a maximum allowance of 50 percent actual cost up to
to $35,000 for every full-time job made available to low-income
a maximum allowance of $350 per sign (for attached units, shopping
households. Read More Books; California Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep;
Saletti’s Restaurant; and Lompoc Valley Ford have received revolving
research. Business databases provided through the grant can be
loans in recent years.
accessed from the library or remotely. In 2006, city CDBG funds were
Revolving loans are underwritten and the terms are tailored to the
also allocated to update the Small Business Collection.
individual needs of each business. Generally, loans are made for acqui-
The city also contracts with the Chamber of Commerce to provide
sition, furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, working capital and
business assistance services, such as to coordinate and advertise the
permit fees. Loans for construction are discouraged due to the extra
on-site consultation services and seminars of Mission Community
cost of the mandatory Davis-Bacon wage. The interest rate is set at
Services Corporation; provide business plan, marketing and other
prime plus additional points based on level of risk. Long-term loans of
information to start-up businesses; and provide a business resource
15 to 20 years are available. Collateral and/or guaranty is required.
library, including Internet connection, for the research of business-
Other financial resources include the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Business & Industry Guaranteed Loan Program, U.S. Small Business
Administration 504 Program and industrial development bonds. Contact
the city ED office for more details at 805-875-8232.
related topics and information. All services are provided free to the
general public. Contact: 805-736-4567 or www.lompoc.com.
BUILDING & SAFETY
Prospective business owners or operators who are considering
SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT
locating in the city are invited to utilize the city’s full-service Building
The Self-Employment Training course “Small Business Success”
and Safety Division. The division is recognized as having one of the
has been offered for three years in the Lompoc Valley. The workshop
most highly qualified and respected staffs in the nation. All building
is held at Allan Hancock College, Lompoc Valley Center and is led by
inspectors, fire inspectors, plans examiners and code enforcement
Tim Harrington of TerraLink Consulting. The workshop will be offered
officers have had extensive training and experience and have proven
in the fall of 2006 and will be eight weeks in duration for a total of
their abilities by obtaining certifications within their fields. Visit the
21 hours. Guest speakers with first-hand experience in the local busi-
Building & Safety Division at www.cityoflompoc.com for information
ness environment include the owner of R. Lompoc Ace Hardware
to assist you through the building process. You may also contact a
and the president of Lompoc Community Bank.
staff member for customized support.
Since the first workshop in fall 2003 through winter 2006, 45
individuals representing businesses from sole proprietors to corporations have attended the SET course. Businesses currently operating in
the Lompoc Valley that have attended the course include Amy’s
Village Frame Shop, Cards by Kathy G, Global Vision Computing,
Fins-Up Racing Suspension, Knightlighting, Solutions for People, and
Animal Care Hospital.
With grant funding from the California State Library, the Lompoc
Public Library has opened a Small Business Information Center. The
center features books, books-on-tape and CDs, as well as DVDs in
English and Spanish on topics ranging from writing business plans
and taxes to marketing and management. An Internet station is
reserved for small business users conducting business-related online
SEARCHABLE PARCEL ONLINE TECHNOLOGY (SPOT)
Searchable Parcel Online Technology (SPOT) offers prospective
buyers or lessees the ability to view property listings online,
narrowing down site selection and time spent visiting locations.
SPOT provides employees, customers and residents access to desktop
mapping tools and the datasets to make personalized, intelligent
and meaningful queries. Any computer with Internet access can link
to the information from the city’s website. The city offers training for
commercial and industrial property owners, brokers and realtors
interested in listing and maintaining properties on the website.
Contact: 805-875-8262.
LOMPOC CITY AIRPORT
K.A. Griffith
A general aviation facility, Lompoc City Airport has 16 prime acres
to build on with a road extending all utilities. The business-friendly
facility offers the possibility of reserving land around the airport for
development purposes. The airport area is in a Public Facilities Zone,
with neighboring uses characterized as R&D, light industry, manufacturing and administrative offices. It is conveniently located with easy
access to rail and highway links to markets in Southern California
and the Bay Area. Fifteen new hangars are available, as are additional areas for building of corporate hangars. To facilitate jet traffic,
the city has expanded the airport landing strip to 4,600 feet and
made jet fuel available. Contact: 805-875-8268.
BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATE
To do business in Lompoc, you must have a business tax certificate.
For tax rates and forms contact 805-875-8242 or visit www.cityoAmy Fetter at Amy’s Village Frame Shop
flompoc.com and click “Quick Links” for Business Tax Info.
CITY UTILITIES
The City of Lompoc owns its own utility services, offering affordable and reliable electric, water, wastewater and solid waste collection. When residents and businesses were surveyed in 2003, 83 percent of
respondents thought Lompoc had an excellent record of providing electricity and that it can do a good job
providing broadband communications services. The survey conclusion: 94 percent of local residents and
business owners interviewed said, “Build it.”
At least 81 percent of residents were in favor, or were leaning
corporate VPN (virtual private network) and SSL (secure socket layer)
toward favoring, the Lompoc Utility Department building its own
technologies for even greater levels of encryption as data moves out
communications network to provide cable TV, Internet and telephone
across the Internet. To learn more about the city’s newest utility service,
service directly to Lompoc residents and businesses. The response
visit www.LompocConnect.com or call 805-875-8750.
was widespread support for a city-owned broadband network and a
Lompoc City Electric offers residential, commercial and industrial
wireless service in particular. Additionally, 81 percent believed that a
electrical rates that are approximately 30 percent to 35 percent lower
city-owned network would provide competition and hold down
than PG&E and SCE. The city also has an electrical incentive rate
prices and 77 percent believed that it would drive economic develop-
available for businesses that create jobs and significant new electrical
ment and progress in Lompoc.
load. This program can help a power-conscious business save signifi-
The results of the survey and overall feasibility study conducted by
cant amounts of money. The city has the ability to finance the elec-
McKibben Consulting encouraged the city council to proceed with
trical expansion costs for new and expanding businesses with terms
the initial phase of a projected $26.5 million broadband project. Now
similar to those offered by the city’s Economic Development Revolving
an ambitious citywide wireless system is being rolled out as the
Loan Fund. These loans are fully negotiable with low-interest rates
newest utility. The mission is to make broadband available to all
and long terms available. The city’s incentive programs will further
Lompoc residents and businesses at affordable rates. Thus, the city
lower the cost of operation.
will bridge the digital divide and facilitate local business.
Lompoc City Electric is a member of Northern California Power
Wireless is the first phase of a two-phase broadband
Agency (NCPA). NCPA’s geothermal generation projects, located in
project that also includes fiber-optic technology to deliver all forms
the rural mountains bordering Lake and Sonoma counties 70 miles
of electronic communications. When fully deployed, the highly
north of San Francisco, were among the first projects to be certified
advanced broadband network known as LompocConnect will make
by the State of California for green energy. Lompoc continues to
available an unequalled level of Internet, television and telephone
derive 66 percent of its power from renewable resources. The city
service throughout the city.
also has a residential commingled and green waste recycling program
In March 2005, the city council approved the basic rate of $19.99
per month, which includes access to the network, five e-mail
and has won a State of California award for reducing landfill trash by
half during the first decade after the law was passed.
K.A. Griffith
addresses per account, and 25 megabytes of online e-mail storage
for each mailbox. The wireless system is compatible with the IEEE
802.11b and 802.11g industry standards (also known as Wi-Fi®). A
Wi-Fi network interface device, such as a wireless Ethernet bridge,
will be used to access LompocConnect. Many laptops are already
equipped with “Centrino” chips that allow connections to Wi-Fi
networks. An optional plan provides a wireless Ethernet bridge for a
rental charge of only $4.99 per month.
The city is implementing PPTP (point-to-point tunneling protocol) to
prevent data from being intercepted while it moves across the LompocConnect wireless network. PPTP sets up an encrypted, secure session
between a computer and the LompocConnect gateway leading out to
the Internet to prevent eavesdroppers. The network also supports
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accesses
Lompoc’s Wi-Fi
network.
REAL ESTATE & HOUSING
The local real estate market has been dominated by the rapid increase in the number of homes and the
value of homes over the past few years. Almost 2,000 new homes are completed, approved or “in the
works,” all to be on the market within a five-year period.
The area has the largest inventory of entitled residential units since
the back two buildings and are producing handcrafted products
the mid-1980s. The selling values of homes in Lompoc Valley jumped
including Ampelos and Ken Brown wines. A vacant lot on West Central
almost 31 percent in 2004. By September 2005, the Valley’s median
closed escrow and is being developed into a wine center for Pali, Loring
home selling price reached $489,000.
and Cargasacchi labels.
More people will continue to seek housing in Lompoc Valley because
JM Development purchased the former Lompoc Lumber property at
they are priced out of Santa Barbara County’s South Coast market and
V Street and Laurel Avenue and the city council approved a general plan
much of the Five Cities market in San Luis Obispo County. Consequently,
amendment and zone change to allow 73 single-family homes. The
the demand for homes in Lompoc is expected to remain strong. The
property, which is within the City’s Redevelopment Agency Project Area,
high quality of life, the improved labor market and more production of
will soon be the Crown Laurel housing development with adjacent
homes will continue to attract additional buyers. The relative afford-
23,000 square feet of industrial space.
ability of housing gives Lompoc an advantage over other coastal areas in
the state.
Several large housing developments have been proposed, are under
construction or have been completed in Lompoc Valley since 2003. La
Martin Farrell Homes has initiated a three-story mixed-use project
called Chestnut Crossing, which encompasses both sides of H Street
south of Chestnut Avenue. The proposal includes 34 condominiums in
live/work space and 20,000 square feet of commercial space.
Purisima Highlands (121 units) was one of the first of a wave to be sold
The former Kmart had a face-lift with Redevelopment Agency Façade
out and finish construction. The resale value of La Purisima homes,
Improvement funds and new tenants, such as Sears. Another 125,000
which started at mid $200,000, is now approximately $650,000. Across
square feet is available with two tenants in negotiations: a 25,000-
the street, Lanes End (42 units) and the Bluffs at Mesa Oaks (77 units)
square-foot gym and a 25,000-square-foot furniture store. Watt-Centro
have also been completed.
attacted new tenants such as Pier 1 and Petco to Lompoc Center at
Located in the city, Crown Pointe (85 residential units) was completed
College Avenue and H Street.
in September 2005. River Terrace (308 units) and the Gardens at Briar
Lompoc Housing and Community Development Corporation is
Creek (295 units), formerly Seabreeze Estates, are the largest approved
approved for a 34,332-square-foot retail and general office complex to
projects in the city. The Burton Ranch (400 units) Specific Plan area,
be located on the northeast corner of Ocean Avenue and H Street, next
formerly the Wye, was annexed into the city in May 2006. Providence
to the Lompoc Theater.
Landing (356 units) is another large project under construction in the
unincorporated area of the Valley.
Heritage Oaks (100 units), located in Vandenberg Village, was
completed as housing for seniors 55 years and over in 2003. Affordable
units are included in most of the new development projects. Lompoc
Housing and Community Development Corporation also has several
unfinished affordable housing projects in the city.
Several pieces of industrial property, which have been underutilized
over the years, changed hands in 2004. The former Grefco Minerals site
at Lompoc’s southeast entrance was purchased by La Purisima Plaza and
has been annexed into the city. Wine storage and fulfillment services are
available in the 86,000 square feet of existing warehouse space. A
boutique hotel, spa, restaurant and commercial center are also envisioned for the property.
Another large property on West Central Avenue was divided into
K.A. Griffith
three parcels and purchased by different parties. Local artisans now own
INDUSTRY & WORKFORCE
Home to Vandenberg Air Force Base, which contributes $1.5 billion to the regional economy
and is the largest employer in Santa Barbara County, Lompoc Valley is a dominant economic
region driving the Santa Barbara County economy.
Lompoc is also one of the few communities in California to attract
have opened on West Central Avenue: “Pinot Prison” and”Pinot
manufacturing since 2003. The allure: the availability of affordable
West.” La Purisima Plaza is also being developed as a wine center
property, utilities, workforce and housing on the Central Coast.
across the street from “the Ghetto.”
Lompoc will continue to be competitive in these areas.
Launching citywide broadband service has positioned Lompoc to
The population of Lompoc Valley is over 60,000, much of which is
develop as a media and communications center. International media
young and Hispanic. The housing boom, described in detail in the
coverage, such as the Los Angeles Times business section cover story
previous section, will continue to attract young people. More non-resi-
on November 13, 2005, featuring Lompoc’s broadband investment,
dential investment is also occurring, paving the way for more job
has already pushed the city into the spotlight.
opportunities in the next few years. Retail and public infrastructure
Internet, entertainment technology and multimedia are “targeted
growth in particular, as well as the rehabilitation of older neighbor-
industries” in California and Lompoc seeks to attract these industries.
hoods, is following the housing boom.
Lompoc’s comparative advantage in housing prices, information tech-
The largest employers in Lompoc Valley are Vandenberg AFB,
Lompoc Unified School District, Lockheed Martin Corporation, U.S.
nology and overall quality of life is already attracting a young edgy
technology workforce from Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.
Department of Justice (Prison & Federal Correction Institute), City of
Lompoc seeks to promote industry clusters dedicated to communi-
Lompoc, Lompoc Hospital District, Boeing and World Minerals. Other
cations, entertainment, publishing and multimedia. Economic devel-
major employers include retail operators such as Wal-Mart, Vons,
opment efforts in support of these sectors will help to attract produc-
Home Depot, Mervyns and Albertsons.
tion talent, digital production companies and pre-and post-production
Entrepreneurship thrives in the valley with numerous small busi-
operations. Allan Hancock College Film & Video Production Program,
nesses, especially artisans specializing in handcrafted wine, marble,
which has a 30-year history, and the city’s Public, Education and
countertops and wood cabinets. Premium foods such as olive and
Government access television studio provide a training ground for an
walnut oils, chocolate and organic vegetables are also produced.
emerging technology workforce.
Lompoc Valley’s agricultural roots have shifted toward value-added
Lompoc’s sponsorship of the Santa Barbara International Film
agriculture such as flower seed research and development and wine
Festival, a natural showcase for technology, enhances the city’s
production. In particular, Lompoc has become a center for artisanal
visibility as a leader in broadband technology. The city also partners
wines, especially Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. For more than six years,
with the Santa Barbara County Film Commission to actively
“the Ghetto” in Lompoc has been producing some of the finest wines
promote the area for film locations. The production of commercials
in the country, many featuring the new Sta. Rita Hills wine appellation.
and films such as “Sideways” contribute to the community’s
“The Ghetto” was affectionately coined by winemakers who have
economic vitality. Film location managers increasingly take an
production facilities clustered on the southeast side of the city in the
interest in business-friendly Lompoc.
Sobhani Industrial Park.
On the manufacturing side, Fagerdala World Foams purchased
The number of premium artisanal wine labels being produced in
Lompoc-based Pactuco in 2003. The company retained a number of
Lompoc has grown to 30 and will continue to grow with more
the former Pactuco employees and has a workforce from 60 to 93
wine production space available. Two new wine production centers
employees depending on the season. Fagerdala, an international
K.A. Griffith
K.A. Griffith
Winemakers Norm Yost and Norm Huber disgorge the first sparkling rosé produced in “the Ghetto.” The wine, “Goat
Bubbles,” is bottled under the Flying Goat Cellars label.
privately held company with corporate headquarters in Stockholm,
and the 2005 U.S. Base Realignment and Closure Commission recom-
Sweden, manufactures polymer foam products used for insulation,
mendations will have a positive impact on future growth at Vanden-
packaging and decoration.
berg. The University of California Santa Barbara Economic Forecast
Also in 2003, Raytheon Vision Systems opened a manufacturing
division in Lompoc rather than expand its headquarters in Goleta. The
Project (www.ucsb-efp.com) will produce a report on Vandenberg’s
economic impact on Santa Barbara County later this year.
55,600 square-foot facility in Lompoc employs 90 workers and
To enhance the role of Lompoc’s space and technology workforce,
continues to grow as the company expands its operations. At the
the City Economic Development Office has partnered with California
Lompoc facility, Raytheon develops and manufactures infrared sensors
Space Authority in several projects. The city is a partner in a 3-year $15
for scientific, commercial and government applications.
million grant that CSA won from the U.S. Department of Labor for its
According to the California Economic Forecast (www.californiaforecast.com), almost 10,000 wage and salary jobs are located in the city
of Lompoc. In addition, the federal prison employs 547 workers and
Vandenberg AFB houses 7,444 military and civilian workers.
Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development initiative.
The city will use WIRED grant resources for asset assessment.
The city also partnered in CSA’s proposed California Space Center, a
66-acre project to be built outside the gates at Vandenberg AFB. The
CEF research indicates that Vandenberg AFB includes more than
California Space Education and Workforce Institute is developing the
4,000 civilian and military personnel that are not included in the official
proposed edutainment center. The project received a $150,000 plan-
state employment count for the Lompoc area. An additional 1,229
ning grant from the California Cultural and Historic Endowment. The
active duty personnel are trained in highly specialized tasks on the base
facility will present a history of California’s role in space enterprise and
for four to eight months and then deployed to bases across the country.
other aspects of the space industry. It will also feature a permanent
These trainees are not included in the total employment count for
launch viewing area, a historic rocket park and a Native American
Vandenberg. The penitentiary also employs 547 workers who are not
interpretive center that discusses Chumash references to the sky and
included in the official state employment counts.
artifacts found on the base. Education facilities on the base will also be
Private contractor employment at Vandenberg AFB has increased
included in the project.
HIGHER EDUCATION
One of the best-kept secrets in Lompoc Valley is the diversity of higher education opportunities. Two
universities and one college are located within minutes of the city: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
and the University of La Verne, which have campuses at Vandenberg Air Force Base; and Allan Hancock
College, which has a Lompoc campus. The University of California Santa Barbara and California Polytechnic
State University (CalPoly) in San Luis Obispo are also within commuting distance of the city. In addition,
state-funded workforce and leadership training is available through through several community colleges.
The most visible of the local higher education institutions, Allan
Contact: 805-735-3366 or www.hancockcollege.edu.
Hancock College Lompoc Valley Center, sits on a 156-acre parcel at
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Vandenberg Center opened
the north end of the city near the Wye. The one-college district has a
in May 2002. ERAU offers associate and bachelor’s degree programs
campus in Santa Maria with centers in Lompoc, Vandenberg AFB and
in professional aeronautics and technical management, as well as
Solvang. The $21 million Lompoc Valley Center was built in 1999.
professional certificates of concentration in space studies, occupa-
To complement its diversified curriculum, Allan Hancock College
tional safety, aviation safety, supply chain management and logistics.
provides the opportunity to earn degrees from several universities on
A graduate degree program is available in aeronautical science, with
AHC’s campus. Holy Names College offers a bachelor’s degree program
eight specializations including space and space operations manage-
in registered nursing; UCSB offers upper division courses and bache-
ment, and management, with five specializations.
lor’s degree programs in English and history; University of La Verne
Classes are offered on the base in the education complex or at the
offers a bachelor of science degree program in child development; and
Vandenberg Village location. ERAU has five terms a year with classes
California State University Bakersfield will offer a bachelor of science
starting every 10 weeks. Tuition assistance is accepted as well as
degree program in business administration in fall 2006.
veterans benefits, and financial aid is available. The university is
Allan Hancock College offers a wealth of programs including science,
math, engineering, architecture, English, computer science, art, music
regionally accredited. Contact: 805-734-4076 or 805-606-6557 or
www.erau.edu/vandenberg.
and dance. Other exceptional programs include viticulture/enology, one
The University of La Verne Vandenberg understands the needs of
of only three community college-based wine grape growing and wine-
the military student. For more than 30 years it has helped military
making programs in California with an on-campus vineyard; computer
personnel stationed at Vandenberg AFB achieve their educational
and traditional animation, which uses state-of-the-art facilities to provide
goals. The Vandenberg campus offers bachelor’s degree programs in
students with training in cutting-edge industry techniques; and film and
business administration and organizational management and a
video production, a highly respected program that continues a three-
master’s degree program in business administration. Contact: Director
decades-long tradition of teaching the latest film-making techniques.
Kitt Vincent at [email protected] or 805-734-1306 or www.ulv.edu.
Allan Hancock College
K-12 & YOUTH ACTIVITIES
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & CARE
Children’s Resource & Referral Program provides up-to-date information for parents seeking to enroll their young children in preschool or child care learning environments. Contact this free service
for a listing of local, licensed, quality home-based and center-based
programs or for information on becoming a licensed child care
provider. Contact: 805-737-0073.
KINDERGARTEN – HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
secret in Lompoc) promotes “Learning4Life” by offering popular
courses in languages, parenting, crafting, career skills, GED preparation and more. Contact LUSD at 805-736-2371 or www1.lusd.org.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND HOMESCHOOLING
In addition to public schools, Lompoc Valley offers private schools
and a thriving network for homeschooling children. There are several
private faith-based schools in Lompoc Valley including La Purisima
and the Christian Academy. In addition to the independent study
Lompoc Unified School District provides a comprehensive K-12
program at LUSD, there are three homeschool groups in Lompoc:
learning experience for all school-aged children. LUSD serves the City
Lompoc Christian Educators, Lompoc Valley Home Educators, and
of Lompoc, Mission Hills, Vandenberg Village and other unincorpo-
Family Homeschool Adventures.
rated areas in the county. The district covers approximately 300
square miles with close to 12,000 students attending the 10 elementary, three middle and three high schools. Several elementary and
one middle school operate on a year-round schedule offering options
for families. Lompoc Unified has a workforce of more than 1,000
experienced, qualified and dedicated professionals serving students
and families. More than 600 full-time teachers are employed, with
almost 94 percent fully credentialed. Many faculty hold master’s
degrees. In addition to faculty, the district has over 500 employees
working in pupil services, classified positions and administration.
LUSD School Board policy encourages input from all stakeholders.
Parents find many opportunities for involvement through local PTA/
PTSA, ELAC (English Learner Advisory Council), an annual Parents
Are Teachers, Too! conference, School Site Councils and many
district-wide task forces.
The high schools offer several small “school-within-a-school”
experiences for students interested in agriculture, marine biology,
space technology, horticulture and more. All schools offer a full array
of sports, clubs and service opportunities to help youth learn leadership responsibilities and have fun.
In particular, Cabrillo High School has been recognized for an
outstanding aquarium project (www.cabrilloaquarium.org), while
for three years in a row and received academic accolades for its space
and technology program. Maple High School offers an alternative
Keeping children healthy, involved and growing up smart is the goal of
the many nonprofit sport associations that offer children, teens and
parents an opportunity to join clubs and to play just about any sport.
From the Lompoc Girls Softball Association to AYSO Soccer, from Little
League or Babe Ruth to PeeWee football, from the Police Activity rock
climbing wall to the award-winning drill teams, Lompoc is a competitive
and lively place to play.
Young people will find a place to be safe and have fun at the City
Parks & Recreation Department, the local Boys & Girls Club, Lompoc
Family YMCA, Lompoc 4H Club and many faith-based youth programs.
The Endeavour Center provides space education programs for youth
ages 7-14 and families, including Endeavour Camp, Saturday Science
Seminars (November through April), and school/group field trips. Meet
Space Cowboy and Space Dog! K-12 teachers can also visit the NASA
Educator Resource Center at the Endeavour Center. For program applications call 805-734-1747 or visit www.endeavours.org/sec.
Teenagers can apply to participate in the Lompoc Valley Chamber
of Commerce Youth Leadership Program, the City of Lompoc Youth
Commission and the many service organizations that welcome
young volunteers.
K.A. Griffith
Lompoc High School has sported a CIF championship football team
YOUTH LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
academic experience and houses the CalSAFE (School Age Family
Education) program for teen parents.
All high school seniors are encouraged to prepare for the world of
work through regional occupational programs that fulfill many interests including automotive technologies, teaching/child development,
criminal justice and environmental sciences.
Finally, LUSD Adult Education School (the best kept education
SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL
ASSAULT, EXPLOITATION, NEGLECT
211 Help Line
Crisis intervention, information
& referrals
Crisis & Suicide Intervention
Lompoc: 805-734-2711
S.B. County: 800-400-1572
Online directory: www.fsacares.org
Domestic Violence Solutions
24-hr hotline: 805-736-0965
Women with or without children
Male & female anger management classes
Legal Aid
805-736-6582
106 S. C St., Suite A
Legal services to low-income/seniors;
landlord/tenant disputes; restraining orders
Rape Crisis & Child Protection Center
Office: 805-736-8535
Hotline: 805-736-7273
Sexual Assault Response Team
805-963-6832
111 N. Milpas Road, S.B. 93103
PREGNANCY, CHILDREN, YOUTH
Big Brother/Big Sister Program
Countywide, S.B. office, Lompoc
805-965-1001
805-735-4376
YMCA
805-736-3483
201 W. College Ave.
HEALTH, HOSPITALS, MENTAL HEALTH
DRUG & ALCOHOL PROGRAMS,
SUPPORT, INTERVENTION
Lompoc Hospital
805-737-3300; 508 E. Hickory Ave.
Alcoholics Anonymous
805-737-1101
Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare
Organization
805-737-5724
P. O. Box 368, Lompoc, 93438
Referral service/case management
Al-Anon
805-737-3969; 119 N. D St.
Recovery program for family & friends of
alcoholics
Alano Club
805-737-3969; 119 N. D St.
Celebrate Recovery
805-736-6415; 500 E. N. Ave.
Central Coast Headway
805-737-0015
115 E. College Ave., Suite 16
D.A.R.E.
805-736-2341
Drug Abuse Resistance Education
youth program for grades 5, 7 & 9
Narcotics Anonymous
800-549-7730
New Attitudes Group of
Narcotics Anonymous
129 N. I St.
Boys & Girls Club
805-736-4978
Preschool, before- & after-school daycare,
homework assistance, living skills, HIV/
AIDS awareness, basketball, arts & crafts
Victory Outreach
805-737-9968
Children’s Resource & Referral
805-737-0073
Referral to licensed childcare
FOOD & NUTRITION
Court Appointed Special Advocates
805-739-9102
120 E. Jones, #113, Santa Maria
Even Start
805-737-0429
Good Mourning
805-733-5225
Pregnancy & infant loss support
Healthy Start (Family Services
Agency)
Dorothy Jackson Family Center:
805-737-3200
Clarence Ruth Elementary School:
501 N. W St.
Arthur Hapgood Elementary School:
805-736-6166; 324 S. A St.
Lompoc Valley Teen Center - Teen
Target Program
805-736-6433; 537 N. K St.
Tutoring, homework help & computer
training
Planned Parenthood
805-922-8317
Pregnancy Support Center
805-735-2353; 601 E. Ocean Ave.
Totes for Tots (Faithful Apostolic
Church)
805-736-9446
Emergency supplies for displaced children
Zona Seca
805-740-9799; 218 N. I St.
C.A.C. Senior Lunch Program
805-737-9366
Lompoc Community Center
1501 E. Ocean Ave.
Meals/social program for seniors 60 & over
Community Kitchen
Meals for homeless & disadvantaged
facilitated by Lompoc Ministerial Association
Serving time 5 p.m.
Tuesday:
St. Timothy’s Church
403 N. J St.
Thursday: First Baptist Church
220 W. Cypress Ave.
Friday:
La Purisima Church
333 S. I St.
Last Monday of month:
Four Square Church
125 N. C St.
Food Bank of Santa Barbara County
805-937-3422
218 E. Jones St., Santa Maria
Food Pantry
805-737-4140
903 E. Chestnut Ave.
Emergency & supplemental food
Mobile Food Pantry
805-740-3073
Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana Church
323 W. Hickory Ave.
First & third Monday of each month, 4
p.m. to 6 p.m.
Meals on Wheels
805-736-3257
Home delivery of meals for homebound
Lompoc Convalescent Care Center
805-736-3466; 216 N. Third St.
National Alliance of Mental Illness
805-740-9580
Rehab Institute of Santa Barbara
805-687-7444
2415 De La Vina St., S.B., 93105
Transitions - Drop-In Center
805-928-0139
916 N. I St.
805-736-7611
Social interaction, free meals & support
SENIOR SERVICES ASSISTANCE
AARP
800-424-3410
Area Agency on Aging
Lompoc: 805-925-9554
Santa Maria: 805-965-3288
Vial of Life: 805-928-2552
CAC Senior Nutrition Program
805-737-9366; 1501 E. Ocean Ave.
Community Partners in Caring
805-737-1976; 123 D St.
Volunteers helping seniors & disabled
Grief Counseling
805-735-3773
Starbuck-Lind Mortuary
123 N. A St.
Valley of Flowers Half-Century Club
805-736-6669; 341 N. N St.
Many programs & services available to
seniors
YMCA
805-736-3483
201 W. College Ave.
Senior fitness classes
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Catholic Charities
805-736-6226
903 E. Chestnut Ave.
One-stop shopping for financial
assistance with utilities, clothing,
supplies, shelter, food, referrals. Mobile
home & single-family home repairs
assistance grant (ERG).
Community Action Commission of
S.B. County
805-740-4559
CAC Energy Program (HEAP)
800-655-0617
Home energy assistance program
HOUSING
Bridgehouse Homeless Shelter
805-737-9443
2025 Sweeney Road
Emergency (temporary) shelter
805-736-2341
Salvation Army-sponsored. Vouchers at
Lompoc Police Dept.
Legal Aid (Low Income/Seniors)
805-736-6582
Landlord-tenant disputes, other services
HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling)
805-928-5663
Free to seniors: 800-434-0222
Mark’s House
805-735-9980
Transitional residential for homeless
families, by referral, drug/alcohol-free,
case management
Housekeeping Assistance
805-735-4376
Family services agency
Utility Assistance
805-736-6226
(REACH) through Catholic Charities
Legal Aid (Low Income/Seniors)
805-736-6582
Landlord-tenant disputes, other services
No charge to senior/disabled
MISCELLANEOUS
Meals on Wheels
805-736-3257
Homebound meal delivery
Ombudsman (Santa Barbara)
805-967-0499
Advocates for quality care in nursing homes
Monitors for abuse or neglect of seniors
Out-Patient Veteran’s Clinic
805-736-7767; 1111 E. Ocean Ave.
Senior Connection Information Link
800-510-2020
805-925-2552
Free yearly publication for seniors: 805928-2552
Valley Haven Adult Day Care
805-733-9459
2800 Harris Grade Road
American Red Cross
805-736-5110; 312 N. H St.
Braille Institute
805-682-6222
Information & referral
California Mission Children Hotline
800-222-3463
OtherELECTED
Government
OTHER
OFFICIALS
also serve on boards for Mission Hills Community Services District and Vandenberg Village
Community Services District, which represent
unincorporated communities outside the City
of Lompoc and within Santa Barbara County.
Other elected officials serve in the state legislature and U.S. Congress.
Mission Hills Community Services District was
established in 1979 as a local government
agency for the purpose of providing water,
sewer and street sweeping services to the
community of Mission Hills and Mesa Oaks. It is
governed by a board of locally elected directors:
Stan Whitty, president; Bruce Nix; Susan Warnstrom; James MacKenzie; and Cathy Schlottmann. Contact: 805-733-4366.
Vandenberg Village Community Services District
was established in 1983 as a local government
agency for the purpose of providing water and
wastewater services to the community of Vandenberg Village, and for providing water to a small
portion of Vandenberg Air Force Base. VVCSD is
governed by a board of five locally elected directors: Robert Wyckoff, president; Anthony Fox, vice
president; Donald Rowland, finance officer; Christopher Brooks; and Daniel Redmon. Contact 805733-2475 or visit www.vvcsd.org.
K.A. Griffith
In addition to serving on Lompoc City
Council, responsible citizens in Lompoc Valley
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Fourth District
Supervisor Joni Gray
Contact: 805-737-7700
Third District
Supervisor Brooks Firestone
Contact: 805-686-5095
U.S. CONGRESS
Sen. Barbara Boxer
Contact: 202-224-3553
Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Contact: 202-224-3841
24th District (Lompoc Valley)
Rep. Elton Gallegly
Contact: 805-686-2525
23rd District (adjacent coastline)
Rep. Lois Capps
Contact: 805-730-1710
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE
19th District
Sen. Tom McClintock
Contact: 805-686-0830
33rd District
Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee
Contact: 805-549-3381
Sculpture “Haku,” 2003, by Jim Jacobson,
between government buildings at D Street
and Cypress Ave.
Mural “Ethnic Diversity,” 1991, by Richard
Wyatt, Jr., west wall of Superior Court Building.
K.A. Griffith
TRANSPORTATION & SAFETY
PUBLIC BUS SERVICE
CITY OF LOMPOC
COLT provides public transit service within the
Fire Chief Linual White
City of Lompoc, Mission Hills and Vandenberg
Contact: 805-736-4513
Village. Service is available from 6:30 a.m. to
Police Chief William F. Brown, Jr.
8 p.m. on weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact: 805-736-2341
on Saturday. COLT does not operate on Sundays or on legal holidays.
Curb-to-curb service is available for seniors and persons with disabilities.
Children under six years of age may travel free when accompanied by
a fare-paying passenger 14 years and older. Escorts for persons with
disabilities travel free. Contact: 805-736-7666
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Sheriff Jim Anderson
Contact: 805-737-7737
Fire Chief John Scherrei
Contact: 805-737-7742
The Breeze Bus provides weekday commuter
bus service linking Lompoc, Vanden-
Lompoc is a safe place to live! Safety in an important quality-of-life
berg Air Force Base and Santa Maria.
factor and a strong incentive for locating in a given area. One indicator
Contact: 800-417-2137
of safety, the FBI Crime Index, has been falling dramatically in Lompoc.
Clean Air Express provides round-trip motor
Since 1994, the index has fallen over 40 percent due to significant
coach commuter service from Lompoc to
decreases in both violent and property crimes in the community over
Santa Barbara and Goleta five days a week.
the last decade. Lompoc has the lowest rate of serious crime of any
Contact: 805-963-SAVE
major city in Santa Barbara County.
AMTRAK
Pacific Surfliner service at Surf/Lompoc station. Contact: 800-usa-rail
AIRPORTS
City of Lompoc Airport (general aviation)
City Police and Fire departments are very involved with the
community with programs that include: D.A.R.E., Every 15 Minutes,
Citizens’ Police Academy, Jr. Police Camp, Youth Fire Camp, and Citizens’ Emergency Response Team (CERT).
Hosted by the Police Department, “Lompoc Police Beat” airs live
Contact: 805-875-8268
on Channel 25 on Thursdays from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. The television
Santa Maria Airport (commercial and general aviation)
show allows people to call in with questions for the guest or the
Contact: 805-922-1726
host. The call-in number is 805-736-2408.
Santa Barbara Airport (commercial and general aviation)
Contact: 805-681-4803
Mural “Lompoc’s First Fire Chief,” 1994, by Robert & Pat Saul, north wall of Lompoc Fire Station.
K.A. Griffith
MEDICAL CARE & SERVICES
LOMPOC HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP OF LOMPOC
The Lompoc Healthcare District is owned by the citizens of the Lompoc
Provides a team of family practitioners, general surgeons, internal
Valley. The District includes Lompoc Hospital, Convalescent Care Center
medicine physicians, full service counseling and a nutritionist.
(skilled care) and Mammography Center. A fully accredited community
Contact: 805-736-1253
hospital, Lompoc Healthcare District has contracted with most HMO
and preferred provider health plans and will consider others. Contact
805-737-3301 for questions related to health plan or insurance.
Services include: 24-hour emergency service and paramedic base
station; critical and coronary care; obstetrical and perinatal services; team
medical and surgical nursing; inpatient and outpatient surgery center;
breast imaging and stereotactic center; diagnostic imaging center,
including nuclear, ultrasound, CT, and MRI services; outpatient services,
including laboratory, cardiology, physical therapy and lithotripsy.
• Lompoc Hospital Contact: 805-737-3300
MISSION GARDENS
Provides skilled care for seniors. Contact: 805-735-4010
THE LODGE OF LOMPOC
Provides assisted living for seniors. Contact: 805-736-1234
VALLEY HAVEN SENIOR DAY CARE CENTER
Provides services and facilities for social day care to dependent
seniors and provides respite and supportive counseling to the caregivers of these seniors. Contact: 805-733-9459
• Convalescent Care Center Contact: 805-736-3466
AT HOME SENIOR SERVICES
• Outpatient & X-Ray Department Contact: 805-735-9229
Provides quality care for seniors at home. Contact: 805-736-8249
SANTA BARBARA MEDICAL FOUNDATION CLINIC
BEST CARE CENTRAL COAST HOME HEALTH AGENCY
Services include family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, urgent
A not-for-profit organization that provides home health care
care, occupational medicine and pacemaker checks; specialists in
services such as skilled nursing care, physical, occupational and
urology, dermatology, nephrology, cardiology, psychology, allergy; and
speech therapy, as well as personal hygiene care performed by home
a dietician and asthma educator. Contact: 805-737-8700
health aides. Contact: 805-736-2124
DINING & LODGING
Alfie’s Fish & Chips
1036 N. H St. | 805-736-0154
Jalama Beach Store & Grill
Jalama Beach Park
805-736-5027
American Host Restaurant
113 N. I St. | 805-735-5188
Jetty Restaurant
304 W. Ocean Ave. | 805-735-2400
The Bakery
419 W. Ocean Ave.
805-735-1335
Johnson’s Donuts Ltd
1001 N. A St. | 805-736-7166
DINING
Bakers Square #477
936 N. H St. | 805-296-2121
Baskin Robbins
419 N. H St. | 805-736-3131
Blacksmith Steakhouse
118 S. H St. | 805-742-0026
La Botte Italian Restaurant
812 N. H St. | 805-736-8525
Bravo Pizza
129 W. Central Ave. #C2
805-737-6181
Kentucky Fried Chicken
1401 N. H St. | 805-736-0846
Lennie’s
321 W. Ocean Ave. | 805-735-8227
Lompoc Donuts
400 N. H St. | 805-736-9017
Suvans’ Kitchen
129-E W. Central Ave.
805-737-9802
Lompoc Valley Center Cafe
600 N. H St. | 805-740-1488
Mariscos Costa Brava
722 E. Ocean | 805-740-3042
Café San Martin
112 N. A St. | 805-736-4104
Mariscos El Palmar
321 W. Ocean Ave.
805-736-5656
Carl’s Jr. #326
625 N. H St. | 805-735-1016
McConnell’s Ice Cream Cafe
1412 N. H St. | 805-736-0020
Cajun Kitchen Café Five
1508 N. H St. | 805-735-7877
McDonald’s Restaurant
835 N. H St. | 805-736-9669
Carrows Restaurant #196
1129 N. H St. | 805-736-0702
Mi Amore Pizza & Pasta
1321 N. H St. | 805-735-3316
Cats Market & Deli
421 W. Ocean | 805-736-9388
La Michoacana
1009 N. A St. | 805-735-6000
China King Super Buffet #168
1037 N. H St. | 805-735-8484
Mr. Taco
3734 Constellation Road
805-733-3213
Fosters Family Donuts
1145 N. H St. | 805-736-2291
Fosters Freeze
1120 E. Ocean Ave.| 805-735-1321
Hickory St. Café
508 E. Hickory Ave.
805-737-3342
Hunters Landing Coffee Co.
508 N. H St. | 805-740-0051
Jack in the Box
539 N. H St. | 805-735-1264
Starbuck’s Coffee Shop
1436 N. H St. | 805-735-7320
Sugar Magnolia’s Café
724 N. H St. | 805-736-2229
Lucy’s International Buffet
1140 N. H St. | 805-737-3830
Dragon Palace
1325 N. H St. | 805-736-8899
South Side Coffee Company
105 S. H St. | 805-737-3730
Lompoc Burgers
600 N. H St. | 805-740-1488
The Budget Café
832 E. Ocean Ave.
805-735-4085
Don Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant
610 N. H St. | 805-736-3202
Sissy’s Uptown Café
112 S. I St. | 805-735-4877
Subway
1133 N. H St. | 805-735-6388
616 E. Ocean Ave. | 805-735-4797
The Lompoc Restaurant
925 N. H St. | 805-736-8600
Domino’s Pizza
700-C N. H St.
805-735-7777
3734 Constellation Road, Suite G
805-733-4555
Saletti’s Italian Restaurant
825 N. H St. | 805-736-2050
Little Ceasars
1133 N. H St. #A | 805-735-7782
The Bread Board Deli
322 N. H St. | 805-736-4448
Burrito Loco
1412 N. H St. | 805-735-9567
Round Table Pizza
721 W. Central Ave. | 805-735-3333
Oki Sushi
1206 W. Ocean Ave. | 805-735-7170
El Paraiso
813 W. Laurel | 805-737-4133
Penelope’s Teas & Gifts
105 W. Ocean Ave. | 805-736-1122
Pizza Garden
1017 N. H St. | 805-736-9999
Sushi Teri
213 W. Ocean Ave. | 805-740-0123
Taco Bell of Lompoc
1548 N. H St. | 805-735-8890
426 N. H St. | 805-736-8632
Taco Loco
129 W. Central Ave. #6
805-737-0255
124 E. Ocean Ave. #3
805-736-8099
200 E. Ocean Ave. #2
805-737-4494
433 N. H St.
805-737-0011
Texas Cattle Company
1325–A N. H St. | 805-736-7471
Thai Cuisine
920 N. I St. | 805-736-7450
Thai Fast Food
1133 N. H St. | 805-735-1022
Tom’s
115 E. College Ave. | 805-736-9996
Tripple D’s Grill
510 W. Ocean Ave. | 805-315-6148
Best Western O’Cairns Inn
940 East Ocean Avenue
805-735-7731
800-528-1234
Budget Inn Motel of Lompoc
817 N. H Street
805-736-1241
Days Inn
3955 Apollo Way
805-733-5000
800-DaysInn
Embassy Suites
1117 N. H Street
805-735-8311
800-433-3182
First Value Inn
805-736-6514
Holiday Inn Express
1417 N. H Street
805-736-2391 or
800-324-9566
Lompoc Motel
528 N. H Street
805-736-7517
Motel 6
1521 N. H Street
805-735-7631
Quality Inn & Executive Suites
1621 N. H Street
805-735-8555 or
800-228-5151
Redwood Motor Lodge
1200 N. H Street
805-735-3737
Village Coffee Stop & Expresso
Bar
805-733-5511
Star Motel
805-736-8144
PJ’s Delicatessen
128 W. College Ave. | 805-736-2010
Wendy’s Hamburgers
1102 N. H St. | 805-735-8656
La Purisima Cafe
3455 E. Highway 246
805-736-4118
Ursula’s Cafe
1420 E. Ocean Ave. | 805-736-4541
Best Value Inn
1200 N. H Street
805-735-3737
Super 8
805-735-6444
Pizza Hut
1620 N. H St. | 805-736-7272
Rice Bowl
117 W. Ocean Ave. | 805-736-5709
The 1890 House (Bed & Breakfast)
122 West Cypress Avenue
805-736-9423 or
888-736-9422
El Toro Bronco
1030 N. H St. | 805-735-3499
Village Country Club
4300 Clubhouse Road
805-733-3535
Quizno’s Subs
515 W. Central Ave. | 805-735-6740
LODGING
Your Place or Mine
127 1/2 S. H St. | 805-736-9879
Vagabond Inn
1122 N. H Street
805-735-7744
COMMUNITY EVENTS
2006 Calendar
JULY
July 1
El Pastor
La Purisima Mission
805-733-3713
SEPTEMBER
July 4
Annual Fireworks Show
Huyck Stadium
805-875-8100
September 2
El Pastor
La Purisima Mission
805-733-3713
July 8
Fourth Annual Car Show
Ryon Park
805-736-2088
September 15, 16, 17
Lompoc Sectional Bridge Tournament
La Purisima Parish Hall
805-735-2042
July 7-9
Annual Piper Cub Fly-In
Lompoc Airport
805-733-1914
September 16
Mission Life Days
La Purisima Mission
805-733-3713
July 15
Mission Life Days
La Purisima Mission
805-733-3713
Dinner Theater
805-735-2281
July 20 & 21
Friends of the Library
Summer book sale
805-875-8784
July 23
Dinner Theater
805-735-2281
July 29 & 30
Lompoc Valley Kennel Club
All Breed Dog Show
Ryon Park
805-736-1338
AUGUST
August 5
Purisima People Day
La Purisima Mission
805-733-3713
August 6
Brushes and Blues Art Festival
Ken Adam Park
805-736-4567
August 19
Mission Life Days
La Purisima Mission
805-733-3713
August 20
Scaventure - Scavenger Hunt
La Purisima Parish Hall
805-736-4567
August 25-26
Mountain Men Rendezvous
La Purisima Mission
805-733-1713
August 26
Village Days
La Purisima Mission
805-733-3713
Fall Mystery
Lompoc Civic Auditorium
805-735-2281
September 23
Lompoc Hospital Foundation
Annual Walk-a-Thon
805-736-4005
September 29 - 30
Fall Mystery
805-735-2281
September 30
Arts Fest & Mural-in-a-Day
Centennial Square
805-736-4567
OCTOBER
October 1
Fall Mystery
805-735-2281
October 6 - 8
Fall Mystery
805-735-2281
October 23
Lompoc Pops Orchestra
805-735-6463
PERMANENT EVENTS
Olde Towne Market
July & August only
Fridays 5 - 7 p.m.
South H Street to Cypress
NOVEMBER
November 3
Lompoc Concert Association
Bronn Journey
First United Methodist Church
805-733-4006/805-736-8713
Farmers Market
Fridays 2 p.m. to dusk
I Street & Ocean Avenue
Summer: H Street & Cypress Avenue
La Purisima Mission Tours
Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays
11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Monday-Friday, 2 p.m.
805-733-3713
November 4
Village Days
La Purisima Mission
805-733-3713
Cypress Art Gallery
119 East Cypress Avenue
Tuesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
805-737-1129
Turducken benefit dinner
805-875-8784
November 16
Pajama Read-In
805-875-8784
Lompoc Museum
200 South H Street
Tuesday – Friday, 1 - 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m.
805-736-3888
DECEMBER
December 1 - 3
Holiday Show 2006
805-735-2281
Fabing-McKay-Spanne House
207 N. L Street
Monday & Thursday, 8:30 - 11 a.m.
Fourth Saturday of month, 2 - 4 p.m.
805-735-4626
www.lompochistory.org
December 3
Lompoc Pops Orchestra
TBA
805-735-6463
Vandenberg Air Force Base Tours
By reservation only - 2 weeks
in advance
805-606-3595
www.vandenberg.af.mil
December 8
Founding Day Celebration
La Purisima Mission
805-733-3713
Endeavour Center
Various events all year
805-734-1747
www.endeavours.org
December 8 - 10
Holiday Show 2006
805-735-2281
December 10
Holiday Home Tour & Candlelight Tea
805-736-4005
Cabrillo Aquarium
Open by appointment
805-733-1028
www.cabrilloaquarium.org
October 7
Lompoc Concert Association
Abaca String Band
First United Methodist Church
805-733-4006/805-736-8713
October 13 & 14
Candlelight Tours
La Purisima Mission
805-733-3713
Fall book sale
805-875-8784
October 23
Lompoc Family YMCA
8th Annual Golf Tournament
805-736-3483
Stephen Palmer
Dinner Theater
805-735-2281
September 1-3
Annual Pioneer Reunion Weekend
Lompoc Valley Historical Society
805-735-4626
Wines of Lompoc & Sta. Rita Hills AVA

Summer - City of Lompoc

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