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 […]
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State legislator outraged by cemetery’s abrupt closure
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer CARSON — The Lincoln Park Memorial Cemetery has mysteriously closed with no notice to the public and without notifying […]
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 […]
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, […]
Congresswoman meets with senior citizens in Carson
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer CARSON — U.S. Rep. Nanette Barragán held her fifth annual Senior Briefing and Luncheon Aug. 23 at the Carson Community Center. […]
Federal official pledges to help Lynwood High rebuild
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — U.S. Rep. Nanette Barragan visited the Lynwood High School campus Feb. 15 to witness the structural damage to […]
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. […]
Stacey Abrams to speak at March 4 conference for women
L.A. DIGEST Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Stacey Abrams will discuss moving forward after her electoral loss during the inaugural California Conference for […]
Town hall participants learn how to receive financial help
By Shirley Hawkins, Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — With thousands of residents reeling from losing their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic and who are now […]