Small town news

This is what passes for big news in a town of less than 50,000:

With wall-to-wall freshwater and saltwater fish tanks, slithering reptiles and exotic birds, Lompoc's newest store may sound more like Sea World or a zoo, but Petco and the city are banking on the pet supply store raking in the big bucks.

The arrival of Petco in Lompoc will boost the city's sales tax revenues and fill a need for animal lovers who prefer to shop at a major pet supply store.

I miss the Republic, and nay though I never thought I'd say it, the Times.

[sigh]