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 […]
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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.
Compton College grad pursues degree in sociology
Anaise Miller, left, photographed with Compton Community College District Trustee Juanita Doplemore at the 2024 Compton College Commencement Ceremony. She is pursuing a sociology degree at Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Compton official holds breast cancer walk for 13th year
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Compton school board member Satra Zurita held her 13th annual Compton Walk for A Cure cancer walk […]