COMPTON — State Board of Education President Linda Darling-Hammond says Gov. Gavin Newsom’s newly unveiled Golden State Literacy Plan is an “encouraging milestone.” According to […]
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Legislator warns of danger of ‘ghost guns’
By Manny Otiko Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A new report released by the state Department of Justice warns of the danger of ghost guns — […]
Film to feature local man’s story of three prison escapes
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Quawntay “Bosco” Adams possesses an ingenious mind that masterminded three prison escapes and gained him international attention. […]
Freeway task force looks to expand community outreach
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — A revived task force studying the Long Beach (710) Freeway has committed to include diverse stakeholders and […]
Urban League partners with Inglewood music academy
L.A. DIGEST Wave Staff and Wire Reports INGLEWOOD — A music education institution is partnering with the Los Angeles Urban League to work with private […]
Abandoned Compton cemetery under new ownership
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — After 18 months, an abandoned cemetery here has a new owner and new hope for preserving the thousands of […]
Former Compton Mayor Perrodin appointed city attorney
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Former Mayor Eric Perrodin was appointed the new city attorney on a 3-0 vote with two abstentions during the […]
Compton walk for breast cancer celebrates 10 years
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton Walk for a Cure for Breast Cancer continues to educate women on the importance of early detection […]
Compton mourns death of actor Anthony ‘AJ’ Johnson
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Residents of the city are mourning the death of a native son. Actor and comedian Anthony “AJ” Johnson, who […]
Compton councilwoman mourns death of twin brother
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The unexpected death of acclaimed actor Michael K. Williams sent shockwaves throughout the country this week. His death was […]