Wave Staff Report COMPTON — Andre Spicer was sworn in as a member of the Compton City Council May 31, five days after a Superior […]
Category: Compton
SPOTLIGHT ON L.A.: Compton museum takes young people to new heights
By Darlene Donloe Conbtributing Writer Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum in Compton is a facility known for giving children the space to fly high, literally and figuratively. […]
L.A. County Fair to showcase Black heritage
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer POMONA — The last time the Los Angeles County Fair was open in 2019, African-Americans represented only 6% of the […]
Dre donates $10 million to new Compton High
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Legendary rapper Dr. Dre has donated $10 million to the Compton Unified School District for a performing arts center […]
Pop-up market brings fresh food to South L.A.
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — After moving to Los Angeles from Maryland nine years ago, Carmen Dianne, a makeup artist, and […]
Compton officials seek $30 million for Artesia Bridge repairs
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Mayor Emma Sharif was joined by members of the business community April 13 to request $30 million in funding […]
Compton residents challenge City Council appointment
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Residents are considering a legal challenge to the recent appointment of Deidre Duhart to represent Council District 1. She […]
Dodgers honor Jackie Robinson on 75th anniversary of debut
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers joined the rest of Major League Baseball in marking the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson […]
Compton student receives scholarship through caddie program
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — A student from Compton has been awarded the Evans Scholarship, a full housing and tuition college grant offered to […]
Southeast bike path expansion put on hold
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A bike path expansion project in Southeast Los Angeles cities along the Los Angeles River has been […]