Lompoc area eyes annexation amid disputed zoning talks
Lompoc faces annexation chatter with Vandenberg Village and Mission Hills as developers seek varied zoning options. City planners study Wye hub area while LAFCO weighs sphere of influence, with recommendations due in weeks and general plan debates ongoing.
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Lompoc
Vandenberg Village
Mission Hills
City Planning Commission
Lompoc Valley
William Fick
Commission
Howard Whitaker
Wye
Planning Commission
Lompoc Sees Residential Boom Push Commercial Plans Forward
Lompoc's residential building surge triggers rapid commercial growth with plans for College Center a 38500 square foot plaza at College Avenue and G Street and a two story office building on H Street. Other 5 acre sites on North H Street and Central Avenue are in early discussions as remodeling at Lompoc Shopping Center is considered.
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James P. Sweeney
Lompoc
Jack Lam
Lam
Harry
Betty Jo Morris
College Center
College Avenue
G Street
Marvin C. Johnson and
California
H Street
Pine Avenue
Art Scott
Los Angeles
Francis Hoffman
Scott
Henry Hilley
Skow’s
Auto Parts
North H Street
J.C. Penney
Gordon Mac- Donald Co
Mac- Donald
Carl Sachs
Mac- Donald Co
Central Avenue
Sam
South American quake leaves dozens dead in Argentina
A major earthquake struck the San Juan region of Argentina killing about 50 people and injuring hundreds. The tremor, measuring up to 8.2 on some scales, disrupted rail and road links, cut power and communications, and triggered geysers and landslides. Rescue teams searched wrecked towns including Caucete as curfews were set to deter looting.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
UPI
South America
San Juan
Andes
U.S. Geological Survey
Washington
Sweden
Chile
Pacific
Porto Alegre
Uruguay
Venezuela
Social Welfare Ministry
Caucete
Noticias Argentinas
Weather Brief: Fair Skies Warm Today
Forecasters expect fair conditions with warmer temperatures and variable high cloudiness today and tomorrow. Northerly winds around 20 mph. Highs near mid 70s, lows in the 40s. Friday tides show high of 5.9 ft at 9 01 a.m. and 3.9 ft at 10 26 p.m. Low tides 1.8 ft at 2 52 a.m. and minus 0.4 ft at 4 08 p.m.
AF general moved after protest letter
Air Force general Daniel Chappie James was transferred to Andrews Air Force Base for medical evaluation after a September mild coronary disturbance. The Pentagon denied the move was tied to his October protest letter criticizing a plan to scrap the Aerospace Defense Command and fold its duties into other commands.
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
James
Air Force
U.S. Aerospace Defense Command
Aerospace Defense Command
North American Air Defense Command
Colorado Springs
Colo
United States Air Force
Pentagon
Lance still advises Carter amid investigations at White House
President Carter continues to receive private counsel from Bert Lance, cited by press secretary Jody Powell amid probes by the Justice Department, Federal Elections Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Lance, once budget director, met Carter Monday in a session not on the public schedule. Powell said the president values Lance’s views and that Lance remains a friend with a Washington home.
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Washington
UPI
Bert Lance
Carter
White House
Jody Powell
Lance
Justice Department
Georgia
Federal Elections Commission
Securities and Exchange Commission
Office of Management and Budget
Powell
Glimpse of Connie Herrera Wins Camping Gear on Price Is Right
New West magazine notes contributing editor Rochelle Reed recalls childhood in Lompoc while mentioning Connie Herrera of 1120 Adams Way winning camping equipment on the Price Is Right game show.
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Connie Herrera
Adams Way
New West Magazine
Rochelle Reed
Lompoc
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