By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton and Long Beach unified school districts announced they have partnered to enhance athletics programs in […]
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Former foster youth aims to help young people like him
Wave Staff Report COMPTON — When he received his associate degree from Compton College in 2017, Dayshawn Louden wrote on his graduation cap “I’m not […]
On-campus boutique opens at Dominguez High School
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — An on-campus boutique has opened at Dominguez High School, courtesy of Compton school board member Alma Taylor […]
Compton College grad is dedicated to serving underserved
Wave Staff Report COMPTON — Former Compton College associated student President Joshua Jackson is honoring the legacy of paying it forward modeled by his grandfather, […]
Compton schools boast highest graduation rate in county
Students at Compton Early College High School listen to a speaker during a recent Career Day. Compton high schools have posted to highest graduation rate […]
College breaks ground on student housing facility
Wave Staff Report COMPTON — The Compton Community College District has broken ground on an 86,000-square-foot student housing facility. Many local elected officials attended the […]
Compton school board members lead state association
Micah Ali Satra Zurita By Edward Henderson Contributing Writer COMPTON — The California Association of Black School Educators (CABSE) is an organization consisting of elected […]
Father charged in 9-year-old son’s fatal shooting
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — A local man has been charged with murder and child cruelty for allegedly shooting his 9-year-old autistic […]
Laura Richardson wins 35th state Senate District race
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Former U.S. Rep. Laura Richardson apparently has won the 35th state Senate District race against challenger Michelle […]
Award-winning drill team appears on Jennfer Hudson Show
The 50-member Sophisticated Sounds and Steppers Drill Team and Drum Squad, a Compton-based group, recently appeared on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show.’The group has been winning trophies since 2004.