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Former Compton official pleads guilty to bribery scheme

December 10, 2025

Isaac Galvan Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A former Compton City Council member pleaded guilty Dec. 9 to taking part in a bribery scheme […]

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Compton Airport honors space pioneer Hal Walker

December 4, 2025

Justin Walker receives the Legacy Award from Compton Woodley Airport on behalf of his grandfather, Hildreth “Hal” Walker Jr. The award was presented at the […]

Food giveaways help thousands of families before holiday

November 26, 2025

Actor Anthony Anderson was on hand Nov. 23 at the Douglas Dollarhide Senior Center in Compton for a pre-Thansgiving food giveaway. Selected recipients received a […]

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Councilman Andre Spicer announces he’s running for mayor

November 12, 2025

Andre Spicer By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — A member of the City Council has announced he is running for mayor in the […]

Compton Art & History Museum plans ambitious expansion

October 22, 2025

The Compton Art & History Museum, currently located in a strip mall, plans to relocate into a new facility next year. The museum will increase […]

Cardroom workers, area cities protest attorney general’s actions

October 22, 2025

Compton Mayor Emma Sharif speaks during a protest against attorney general regulations to monopolize gaming industry Oct, 20. The protest was held outside the downtown […]

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Official returns campaign donation to hazardous waste operator

October 1, 2025

Satra Zurita By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — A local elected official has returned a campaign contribution from a hazardous waste operator after […]

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Compton mayor facing backlash over campaign fundraiser

October 1, 2025

Emma Sharif By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Mayor Emma Sharif is facing backlash over hosting a campaign fundraiser outside of the city […]

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Compton holds three-day Veterans Stand Down event

September 24, 2025

A variety of services for military veterans were offered during the 22nd annual Veterans Stand Down Sept. 20-22. About 350 veterans took advantage of the […]