Sofia Cortez, whose husband died of brain cancer in 2022, was severely injured after being struck by a car while walking to catch a bus.

A Lompoc Valley man has been arrested in connection with a multi-vehicle crash Sunday morning in Santa Maria where he ...

UPDATE: The Lompoc Police Department shares that three girls, first reported missing Monday night, have been found. The Lompoc Police Department is looking for three missing girls. They say family ...

LOMPOC, Calif. – On Friday, a 20-year-old Lompoc man was arrested in connection with a shooting in Lompoc earlier this month. Officers received reports of a shooting in Lompoc and responding officers ...

Jennifer Hurtado, 29, was arrested at Ulta Beauty in Lompoc on Thursday, on suspicion of burglary and possession of stolen property, after police say she stole over $1,600 worth of merchandise from ...

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with an underage girl in Lompoc. In March, a parent contacted the Lompoc Police Department after she ...

Longtime volunteer Warren Arnold — otherwise known as “Warren the bike guy” — was recently honored for his 30 years of service with the Lompoc Police Department. Lisa André covers lifestyle and local ...

#Lompoc resident makes emotional opening statement as community members gather at Ryon Park to kick off tonight's protest. Group set to walk from park to Lompoc ...

The Lompoc Police Department welcomes its newest member to the Force, K-9 Aslan, a highly trained German Shepherd who will serve alongside Officer Ramirez to enhance public safety and law enforcement ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. LOMPOC, CA, February 5, 2026 – The City of Lompoc is excited to announce that beginning Tuesday, February 10 th, the Lompoc ...