By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton City Council convened March 2 to hear a mid-year budget review for fiscal year 2020-21, which showed […]
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10 candidates seek to replace Aja Brown as mayor
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Mayor Aja Brown has opted to not seek a third term in office after publicly accusing the city’s law […]
New leader appointed at Carson Sheriff’s Station
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer CARSON — Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has promoted a second African-American deputy to lead a station that primarily serves […]
Compton officials express concern over housing the homeless
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Projects Homekey and Roomkey were part of a statewide effort launched by Gov. Gavin Newsom, which began in March 2020 with […]
Compton council approves bond measure for street repairs
By 2 Urban Girls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Despite being named the state’s riskiest city, a divided City Council passed a controversial $45 million street […]
Compton tops state’s list of fiscally challenged cities
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — State auditors have named the city of Compton as the city with the most financial risk in the state. […]
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 […]