By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton Unified School District has launched three new NAF Academies of Engineering on three local high […]
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Former Compton councilman indicted on bribery charges
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Former City Councilman Isaac Galvan has been charged in a 10-count indictment on federal bribery charges related […]
Basketball program helps youth with special needs
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer COMPTON — Several years ago, Stacy McAlister, founder and executive director of 5-Eleven Hoops, started the nonprofit organization that teaches […]
Compton firefighters announce new contract with city
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Members of the Compton Fire Department announced they have a new contract with the city Sept. 2. […]
New learning program launched at Dominguez High
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON – Compton Unified School District unveiled an innovative learning program at Dominguez High School on Aug. 24. Junior […]
Home Depot Foundation builds garden at Compton school
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton Unified School District celebrated a new garden, made possible by the Home Depot Foundation, at […]
Denzell Perry elected president of Compton school board
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Denzell Perry has been elected by his colleagues on the Compton school board as the new board […]
Thomas out as Compton city manager; Groomes replaces him
By Emilie St. John Contribuitng Writer COMPTON — The City Council fired City Manager Thomas Thomas during the July 11 City Council meeting. Thomas, who […]
Basketball court honoring Kobe and Gianna Bryant unveiled
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON – Vanessa Bryant celebrated the dedication of a refurbished outdoor basketball court in the memory of her late […]
Work to begin on repairs to fire-damaged Artesia Bridge
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Compton Mayor Emma Sharif has announced that repairs to the Artesia Bridge are underway. “I am extremely […]