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Compton awarded state funds for Artesia Bridge repairs
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON —The city has been awarded $12 million to repair the Artesia Bridge. “AB…
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Compton firefighters stage rally outside City Hall
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Local firefighters held a rally Sept. 6 to bring awareness to what…
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Congresswoman meets with senior citizens in Carson
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer CARSON — U.S. Rep. Nanette Barragán held her fifth annual Senior Briefing and Luncheon Aug. 23…
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Compton drumline program steers youth away from streets
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer COMPTON — When young members of the California Blueprint Drumline prepare to entertain crowds at…
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McDonald’s franchise operator finds business success
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer National Black Business Month in August is recognizing the 50th anniversary of one of the…
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TEDx forum showcases new ideas, perspectives
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — USC law professor Jody Armour delivered a compelling talk on mass incarceration.…
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Activists fight ‘de-education of Black boys’
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer It’s summer time when the minds of most people are far away from the…
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COMPTON ROUNDUP: New city councilman sponsors free gasoline giveaway
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Some local residents received some much needed relief at the pump with…
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Key election battles loom in November
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Results of the June 7 primary election have established the battle lines…
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Business provides high quality salads in food desert
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — If you happen to visit the Wellington Farmers Market on Washington Boulevard…
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