By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Mayor Emma Sharif was joined by members of the business community April 13 to request $30 million in funding […]
Category: Compton
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 […]
Oversight commission to investigate deputy gangs
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The civilian commission charged with oversight of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will undertake a “full-scale investigation” into […]
Compton councilwoman resigns
By 2 Urban Girls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The City Council faces another vacancy with the resignation of one of its members mid-way through her […]
OneUnited Bank returns to Compton
Wave Staff Report COMPTON — OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in the country, has opened a new state-of-the-art branch here. Teri Williams, president […]
BRIGHT FUTURES: Black students get firsthand look at what to expect at Black College Expo
By 2 Urban Girls Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — They came to hear about career possibilities, the college experience and what their college or university […]
Compton begins street repair project
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — City officials cut the ribbon on a set of street improvement projects Feb. 8. The improvements represent an investment […]