Satra Zurita By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — A local elected official has returned a campaign contribution from a hazardous waste operator after […]
Category: Compton
Compton mayor facing backlash over campaign fundraiser
Emma Sharif By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Mayor Emma Sharif is facing backlash over hosting a campaign fundraiser outside of the city […]
Compton holds three-day Veterans Stand Down event
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 […]
Compton College grad found her ‘Village’ at school
Shante Mumford, a June graduate of Compton College, said the college was a special place for her. She is transferring to Cal State Los Angeles […]
Compton students continue to make gains in test scores
A Whaley Middle School student shows off the certificate of achievement he received last week. The Compton Unified School District continued to show improvement in […]
Compton school board re-elects Micah Ali president, announces new leadership
COMPTON — As students return to schools in the Compton Unified School District, the school board has elected new officers for the 2025-26 academic school […]
Compton to host 5th annual community resource fair with free services for families
COMPTON — The city will partner with Compton Advocates and District 1 Councilwoman Deidre Duhart to sponsor its 5th annual community resource fair from 11 […]
Compton College grad breaks barriers as first female welding lead at LA steel plant
COMPTON — After working for five months at North America’s largest steel manufacturer Nucor, Compton College graduate Emily Rubio has been promoted to beam welding […]
Compton College nursing grads mark milestone amid L.A. nurse shortage
COMPTON — Compton College celebrated its newest nursing graduate students with a pinning ceremony June 11 for 30 graduating students. “Nursing is a profession that […]
Kamala Harris surprises Compton High grads after personal invitation from student
COMPTON — The country’s former vice president was in attendance June 5 when Compton High School held its graduation ceremony in the school’s new football […]