Andre Spicer By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — A member of the City Council has announced he is running for mayor in the […]
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Compton mayor facing backlash over campaign fundraiser
Emma Sharif By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Mayor Emma Sharif is facing backlash over hosting a campaign fundraiser outside of the city […]
FPPC opens investigation into Compton mayor over hero pay
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — State election regulators are investigating allegations that Mayor Emma Sharif may have violated conflict-of-interest laws. The California […]
Compton announces success in closing illegal dispensaries
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — City officials gathered at the site of a shuttered illegal marijuana dispensary to provide an update on […]
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 […]
Compton awarded state funds for Artesia Bridge repairs
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON —The city has been awarded $12 million to repair the Artesia Bridge. “AB 179 passed and Gov. [Gavin] […]
Compton firefighters stage rally outside City Hall
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer COMPTON — Local firefighters held a rally Sept. 6 to bring awareness to what they call poor working conditions, […]
A year later, Spicer declared winner of Compton council race
Wave Staff Report COMPTON — Andre Spicer was sworn in as a member of the Compton City Council May 31, five days after a Superior […]
Compton officials seek $30 million for Artesia Bridge repairs
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Mayor Emma Sharif was joined by members of the business community April 13 to request $30 million in funding […]
Compton councilwoman resigns
By 2 Urban Girls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The City Council faces another vacancy with the resignation of one of its members mid-way through her […]