By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — State auditors have named the city of Compton as the city with the most financial risk in the state. […]
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Compton elected officials seek raises during pandemic
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON —The city of Compton is facing a $9.8 million revenue shortfall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to […]
Compton councilman linked to cannabis business probe
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — City Councilman Isaac Galvan continues to attend City Council meetings after the FBI recently raided his home concerning activities […]
Young basketball player gunned down
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Local basketball star Carl Lewis has been shot and killed in the parking lot of a popular food eatery […]
Compton post office to be renamed in honor of Black marine killed in Vietnam
By Taylor Goodson Contributing Writer COMPTON — A local post office will be renamed in honor of the nations’ first African American Marine Medal of […]
‘Girl Talk’ discussion focuses on Harris’ election
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The election of Kamala Harris as the first female vice president of the United States, and […]
Compton employees allegedly involved in crash that killed cyclist
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — City employees apparently were involved in the death of a bicyclist who was killed in June 2019 at a […]
NBA player to provide relief funds for businesses
NBA player to provide relief funds for businesses By: 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — NBA basketball player Jrue Holiday and his wife Lauren have pledged […]
Mitchell snags seat on Board of Supervisors
Jackie Lacey trails George Gascón in D.A’s contest By Sue Favor Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Two hotly contested races involving women that captivated South […]
Compton to launch largest guaranteed income program in nation
By 2UrbanGirls COMPTON — Mayor Aja Brown has announced that 800 Compton residents will take part in the Compton Pledge, which will provide some of […]