By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — City Councilman Isaac Galvan was arrested Aug. 13 for allegedly rigging the recent city election and attempting to bribe […]
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Compton appoints new council member, interim city manager
By 2 Urban Girls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton City Council took steps to ensure continuity in government operations by appointing a new council […]
Backpack giveaway gets students ready for school year
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — More than 1,000 backpacks, school supplies and groceries were distributed to Compton residents at Roosevelt Elementary School July 24. […]
Compton mayor endorses LAX police chief for sheriff
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — New Mayor Emma Sharif has pledged her support to the city’s former City Manager Cecil Rhambo, who has announced […]
Black cannabis entrepreneur buys 120-acre farm
By Ural Garrett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Virgil Grant has spent the past couple of decades fighting for state and federal cannabis legalization while […]
State calls for Compton audit; city manager’s status in limbo
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The city is facing a state audit after failing to submit financial statements for multiple years. The audit comes […]
Sharif officially declared new mayor of Compton
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s office has certified the results of the Compton general election, formally making City Councilwoman […]
Proposed school will offer innovative learning
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Students in South Los Angeles will be exposed to new career paths and opportunities through a first-class […]
Compton voters cast their ballots for change
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Semiofficial election numbers are in and Compton residents have shocked incumbents by electing political newcomers to the City Council. […]
Compton College trustee appointed to state board
L.A. DIGEST Wave Staff Report COMPTON — Compton Community College trustee Barbara Calhoun has been elected to serve on the California Community College Trustees Board. […]