Compton
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Renaissance teen conquering equestrian, art worlds
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Zoie Noelle Brogdon is a modern-day renaissance woman who enjoys breaking barriers.…
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Compton City Clerk Godwin announces her retirement
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — City Clerk Alita Godwin announced her retirement during the Nov. 15 City…
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710 committee members say Compton is being excluded
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Two members of the Community Leadership Committee overseeing the Long Beach (710)…
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Kamlager, Perry battle to replace Karen Bass in Congress
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — While the race for Los Angele mayor between U.S. Rep. Karen Bass and developer…
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Compton educator nominated for teacher of the year
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The state recently bestowed the designation of teacher of the year to…
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Compton tops state list of financially distressed cities
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The city has been ranked No. 1 on the state auditor’s list…
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Survivor says there’s hope for women with breast cancer
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and one of the women sharing…
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Music icons pay tribute to Compton rapper Coolio
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Coolio, the colorful rapper who grew up in Compton, was remembered by…
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Construction Career Academy provides link to jobs
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Tyrone Wiggins had dreams of working in the construction trade, but he…
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GAME PLAN: Activist uses chess to help young people win in school and life
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Damen Fletcher is on a mission to sharpen the critical thinking…
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