By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton Unified School District celebrated a new garden, made possible by the Home Depot Foundation, at […]
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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 […]
Sports drink maker to refurbish park basketball court
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The City Council has unanimously approved a donation from Body Armor to refurbish an outdoor basketball court. […]
Local officials attend opening of innovative vertical farm
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Walmart made good on its promise to invest in vertical farming technology with the opening of the […]
Residents raise funds to save community garden
By Ariyana Griffin Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton Community Garden hosted a fundraiser May 6 with hopes of raising enough money to bid on […]
UniverSoul Circus showcases Black culture, pride
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer COMPTON — For 29 years, the UniverSoul Circus has been entertaining audiences with feats of human skill, amazing stunts, joy […]
Compton announces success in closing illegal dispensaries
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — City officials gathered at the site of a shuttered illegal marijuana dispensary to provide an update on […]