COMPTON — Compton College celebrated its newest nursing graduate students with a pinning ceremony June 11 for 30 graduating students. “Nursing is a profession that […]
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Kamala Harris surprises Compton High grads after personal invitation from student
COMPTON — The country’s former vice president was in attendance June 5 when Compton High School held its graduation ceremony in the school’s new football […]
California’s billion-dollar literacy plan sends coaches, specialists to high-need schools
COMPTON — State Board of Education President Linda Darling-Hammond says Gov. Gavin Newsom’s newly unveiled Golden State Literacy Plan is an “encouraging milestone.” According to […]
Stevie Wonder brings star power to KJLH Women’s Health Expo in Long Beach
R&B superstar Stevie Wonder drew a crowd of fans and community members as he made the rounds at the 25th Annual KJLH Women’s Health Expo, […]
Compton celebrates $200 million renovation and Dr. Dre Performing Arts Center at high school ribbon cutting
COMPTON — School district and civic officials were on hand May 22 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the reopening of Compton High School. The new […]
Compton High School reopens with new campus, Dr. Dre-funded arts center
Compton High School has reopened on a new 34-acre campus that includes a 900-seat performing arts center funded in part by music producer and Compton […]
Vista High students explore careers at Compton College
Wave Staff Report LYNWOOD — Students at Vista High School are getting a jumpstart on their careers through a unique dual enrollment opportunity at Compton […]
Military funeral services held for World War II paratrooper
Wave Wire Services INGLEWOOD — Sgt. Joe Harris, who was believed to have been the oldest surviving World War II paratrooper prior to his death […]
Compton schools announces partnership with Julliard School
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton Unified School District has announced a multi-year partnership with the world renowned Julliard School. Founded […]
3 Compton schools added to award-winning learning program
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton Unified School District continues to be ahead of the curve in bringing innovative learning programs […]