These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes).  The reporting is factual and usually sourced.  These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.

• Overall, we rate the Lompoc Record Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (0.7)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1979, the Lompoc Record (LR) is a broadsheet newspaper based in Lompoc, CA. LR’s focus is on local news, information, and entertainment, with the articles supplied by staff writers.

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Funded by / Ownership

Santa Maria California News Media Inc. owns and publishes the Lompoc Record. They also own and publish the Santa Maria Times. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

The Lompoc Record publishes news for Lompoc, California, and the surrounding region. Articles and headlines use minimally loaded language such as this COVID-19 in Santa Barbara County | By The Numbers. It’s national and political news articles are from the Associated Press (AP).

Editorially, the Lompoc Record provides a balance of left and right opinions. In general, they are factual and low-biased.

Failed Fact Checks

• None to date

Overall, we rate the Lompoc Record Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Kelley 3/29/2018) Updated (03/14/2025)

Source: http://lompocrecord.com/