Lompoc Faces Critical Housing Shortage Pressure
Lompoc residents with low incomes struggle to find affordable housing as mortgage rates rise and construction slows. Richard Mires Jr of the Santa Barbara County Housing Authority notes tight markets push rents up, squeezing elderly and Social Security dependent renters. The HUD supported lease subsidy program helps about 140 units in Lompoc but funding delays and new rules may limit expansion. Mires warns improvements hinge on HUD funding, private developers, and congressional action.
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Lompoc
Richard Mires, Jr
Santa Barbara County
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Robert Lagomarsino
Energy shortage prompts potential factory shutdowns this winter
Washington officials warn of a nationwide natural gas shortfall around 15 percent this winter, risking factory closures and layoffs. States like Iowa Maryland Missouri New Jersey New York North and South Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia could be hardest hit as total gas use stands at about 22 trillion cubic feet annually. The administration discusses options to minimize impact though no final decisions were made.
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White House
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Pennsylvania
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Greener
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Virginia
John Carlson
Carlson
Israel Egypt talks shift into high gear on Sinai pullback
Tel Aviv reports indirect negotiations with Egypt over a new Sinai withdrawal pact have accelerated amid Rabin’s negotiating team review. Washington optimism and a possible 70 percent success rate are noted as Kissinger eyes a shuttle to seal a second disengagement deal if chances reach 90 percent. A final military settlement remains the toughest issue.
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Sinai
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Kissinger
Middle East
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Refidim
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Gidi
Advisory committee attacks general plan report in letter
The Lompoc General Plan Advisory Committee unanimously approves sending a letter to the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors criticizing the preliminary general plan update. Chairman Hugh D. Young calls the map and script inaccurate and says the committee will dissect the report to press for their recommendations.
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Santa Barbara
Hugh D. Young
Carl Kraemer
Kraemer
Young
Livingston
Blayney
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