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Compton tops state list of financially distressed cities

By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The city has been ranked No. 1 on the state auditor’s list of most fiscally distressed cities for...

Survivor says there’s hope for women with breast cancer

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and one of the women sharing their stories this month to offer...

Music icons pay tribute to Compton rapper Coolio

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Coolio, the colorful rapper who grew up in Compton, was remembered by many of his fellow rappers and...

Construction Career Academy provides link to jobs

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Tyrone Wiggins had dreams of working in the construction trade, but he felt his math skills were too...

GAME PLAN: Activist uses chess to help young people win in school and life

By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Damen Fletcher is on a mission to sharpen the critical thinking skills of young people to assist...

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 179 passed and Gov. Newsom signed...

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 they call poor working conditions, the...

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 at the Carson Community Center. After a...

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 events throughout Southern California, attendees often...

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