By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON —The city of Compton is facing a $9.8 million revenue shortfall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to […]
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Compton councilman linked to cannabis business probe
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — City Councilman Isaac Galvan continues to attend City Council meetings after the FBI recently raided his home concerning activities […]
Young basketball player gunned down
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Local basketball star Carl Lewis has been shot and killed in the parking lot of a popular food eatery […]
Compton post office to be renamed in honor of Black marine killed in Vietnam
By Taylor Goodson Contributing Writer COMPTON — A local post office will be renamed in honor of the nations’ first African American Marine Medal of […]
Compton employees allegedly involved in crash that killed cyclist
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — City employees apparently were involved in the death of a bicyclist who was killed in June 2019 at a […]
NBA player to provide relief funds for businesses
NBA player to provide relief funds for businesses By: 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — NBA basketball player Jrue Holiday and his wife Lauren have pledged […]
Compton teachers unwilling to return amid COVID
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The teachers union here has contacted local and state leaders to assist with the ongoing dispute with the Compton […]
Compton to launch largest guaranteed income program in nation
By 2UrbanGirls COMPTON — Mayor Aja Brown has announced that 800 Compton residents will take part in the Compton Pledge, which will provide some of […]
Alleged ‘return to school’ waiver stirs confusion in Compton
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Local residents were sent into a tailspin when a social media post alleged that the Compton Unified School District […]
Suspect arrested in shooting of two deputies
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has announced the arrest of a Compton resident in connection with the ambush […]