The District of Summerland has officially begun accepting nominations for the 2026 local election. Prospective Mayor, Councillor, or School District No. 67 School Trustee candidates can now access their packages online or pick them up in person.
Lompoc has prolonged the nomination period for its District 3 City Council seat until August 12, offering additional time for potential candidates to step forward. The move ensures that the city’s general municipal election, slated for a Tuesday, has a complete roster of hopefuls.
Everlight, a materials supplier recognized for its Eversolar® encapsulants, is driving forward the commercialization of perovskite solar technologies. In a conversation with Photovoltaic Materials Manager Gordon Chao, the company outlines its mission to enable reliable, large-scale manufacturing through innovative encapsulation solutions and cross-sector collaborations.
Federal regulators, responding to Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s request, recently ordered grid operators to speed up connections for big power users. This move aims to meet AI’s growing energy demands and serves as a reminder that caution is warranted, but banning AI out of fear may be premature.
