By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Southern California has become a top destination for human trafficking, making it one of the most lucrative […]
Category: Compton
State attorney general affirms Compton council appointment
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a legal opinion on Jan. 26 regarding the appointment of Diedra […]
Compton post office renamed for Vietnam-era Marine
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Local and federal officials gathered for a ceremony Dec. 23 renaming a Compton post office for a […]
Compton settles lawsuit over releasing salary records
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The city has a settled a lawsuit over its failure to release employee salary records in a […]
Compton hosts first girls flag football tournament
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — A light rain fall didn’t stop two girl’s flag football teams from playing in their final game […]
Renaissance teen conquering equestrian, art worlds
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Zoie Noelle Brogdon is a modern-day renaissance woman who enjoys breaking barriers. The spirited 17-year-old teen, who […]
Compton City Clerk Godwin announces her retirement
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — City Clerk Alita Godwin announced her retirement during the Nov. 15 City Council meeting. “After more than […]
710 committee members say Compton is being excluded
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Two members of the Community Leadership Committee overseeing the Long Beach (710) Freeway corridor project have accused […]
Kamlager, Perry battle to replace Karen Bass in Congress
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — While the race for Los Angele mayor between U.S. Rep. Karen Bass and developer Rick Caruso is garnering must […]
Compton educator nominated for teacher of the year
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The state recently bestowed the designation of teacher of the year to five educators in Los Angeles […]