Mayor Karen Bass announced her endorsement of Antonio Villaraigosa in the 2026 governor’s race Sept. 9. Bass and Villaraigosa are longtime friend and political allies. […]
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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 […]
Black mayors’ group visits new site for L.A.’s homeless
By Solomon O. Smith Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass hosted Black mayors from different parts of the country Feb. 2, giving them […]
Postal service to rename post office for local hero
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — The U.S. Postal Service will host a plaque dedication ceremony to commemorate the renaming of a Compton […]
Compton High band to march in Hollywood Christmas Parade
By Emilie St. John Contribuitng Writer COMPTON — The Compton Unified School District has announced that one of its high school bands has been selected […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]