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The 2024 Assessment Roll, Compton

August 23, 2024 0

By Jeff Prang, Los Angeles County Assessor It’s that time of year again when my Office undertakes its most important function of the fiscal year that lays the ground work for the very property taxes […]

Darden releases Artesia Bridge update

July 28, 2024 0

District 4 Councilwoman Lillie P. Darden and her office have provided some updates surrounding the work around the Artesia Bridge project. For sure, there is still plenty of work to do before the historic bridge, […]

Sen. Steve Bradford: “The Time is Right” to Run for Lieutenant Gov.

May 29, 2024 0

California State Sen. Steven Bradford, 64, who represents Compton, Carson, Inglewood, and other local jurisdictions, says the “time is right” and he is “up to the challenge” of becoming the next Lieutenant Governor of California. […]

Compton will use state funding to fix city roads

May 15, 2024 0

The Compton City Council voted unanimously to allow the city to use funding allocated from the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (or SB 1) to help stabilize and improve roads in the city. […]

Compton holds city celebration for 136th year

May 15, 2024 0

Local leaders and residents unite to honor the city’s history and culture in a milestone celebration On Tuesday, May 7, the City of Compton marked its 136th year since incorporation with a special celebration. Residents […]

Hank Aaron swinging into a post office near you

by Bulletin News Service in Arts 0

The U.S. Postal Service dedicated the Hank Aaron stamp during a ceremony at Truist Park in Atlanta. The new forever stamp is now being sold at Post Offices nationwide and online at usps.com/shopstamps. “We hope this stamp [...]

The city celebrates Compton Fest 2024

September 2, 2024 0

Compton, CA – On Saturday, Aug. 24, the inaugural Compton Fest brought together the city’s residents along with attendees from across Los Angeles and beyond for a day of celebration, pride and innovation. Produced by Divine […]

Man convicted in the South LA murder of PNB Rock

August 8, 2024 0

SOUTH LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón today announced that Freddie Lee Trone was convicted by a jury today in the murder of Rakim Hasheem Allen, also known as rap […]

Regional YouthBuild programs gather in Compton

July 27, 2024 0

COMPTON, Calif. – Staff from YouthBuild programs across the western United States gathered at Compton YouthBuild for the YouthBuild Western Regional Convening, a two-day conference to share best practices, resources and strategies in support of […]

Carson will host several sports for 2028 Olympics

July 29, 2024 0

Carson, CA—The City of Carson is thrilled to announce that the LA28 Olympic Games will feature four exciting sports at our world-class venues. The City of Carson will be the proud host of the Olympic […]

Compton’s Alma Backyard Farms hosts grantee event

July 4, 2024 0

Event in Compton celebrates 46 nonprofits working to provide BIPOC communities with more equitable access to nutritious and affordable food Nearly three dozen community-based groups convened at Alma Backyard Farms in Compton to celebrate receiving […]

Twenty-six students graduated with associate of science degrees in nursing at Compton College’s June 4, 2024, Nursing Pinning Ceremony.

Compton College honors spring 2024 nursing graduates

June 19, 2024 0

Compton College hosted a Nursing Pinning Ceremony on June 4, 2024, to celebrate 26 students who graduated with associate of science degrees in nursing. “There is always a need for qualified health care providers in the […]

Opinion: California’s Historic Partnership to Save Journalism Creates a Critical Way Forward for News Publishers

September 3, 2024 0

Regina Wilson | California Black Media Last week, California arrived at a turning point in the decades-long quest to find a solution to the news crisis in our state. Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) brokered a […]

How to Act Your Age

August 8, 2024 0

I just celebrated another birthday. Every time I turn around, I have another birthday. I guess I’m going to have to stop turning around. This year, I turned 73, which is a landmark as far […]

Lessons for young graduates

July 26, 2024 0

By Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President Emerita, Children’s Defense Fund This is the joyous time of year when families, friends, and teachers are cheering on graduates of all ages who have worked so hard […]

California restricts how police respond to protests. Why were bean bag shotguns used at UCLA?

May 24, 2024 0

By Jeff Wenninger Commentary The pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA last week became the latest campus tinderbox to erupt. As the police response unfurled before our eyes, I watched, not as a layman, but from the perspective of someone who […]

Arts

Hank Aaron swinging into a post office near you

The U.S. Postal Service dedicated the Hank Aaron stamp during a ceremony at Truist Park in Atlanta. The new forever stamp is now being sold at Post Offices nationwide and online at usps.com/shopstamps. “We hope this stamp [...]
Arts

Is America finally ready to pick its first female president?

With President Joe Biden choosing not to seek reelection, Vice President Kamala Harris can shape the U.S. presidency for future generations Vice President Kamala Harris is not the first woman to run for president of [...]
Arts

CUSD students hop on John Lennon Tour Bus

The acclaimed John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, a cutting-edge mobile recording and multimedia production facility, visited Centennial High School on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, where several Centennial and Dominguez High School scholars worked with the [...]
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Dominguez Audio Production Hosts Inspiring Don’chella Music Fest

Don’chella was an amazing, free music festival showcase for the Compton Unified community held at Dominguez High School last Friday. The event featured an incredible afternoon full of remarkable musical performances from Dominguez’s Audio Production [...]
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Vanessa Williams back with first pop album in 15 years

Vanessa Williams, the legendary star of stage, screen, and the music scene, is dancing into the next phase of her dazzling career with a series of professional high kicks. She’s formed her own recording label, Mellian [...]

Apply Now: Sept. 3 Is Financial Aid Deadline for California Community Colleges

August 23, 2024 0

McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media Diablo Valley College student Ivan Hernandez realized his family didn’t have enough money to support his dream to go to college. However, he has been able to successfully apply […]

California’s Growing Dependence on Government Jobs Threatens Long-term Economic Stability

July 28, 2024 0

Craig J. DeLuz | Special to California Black Media Partners In the ongoing debate over government spending and its impact on job growth, the latest news from California reveals a harsh reality. While the public […]

(From left to right) CSU Black Student Success scholars from the CSU Juneteenth Symposium that took place in Sacramento on June 13 and 14. Tajuddin Henry, San Diego State, Chloe Thomas, Cal State Long Beach, Olympia Joy Pereira, San Francisco State, Asad Franklin, Sonoma State, and Armand Jovaughn Egere, CSU Dominguez Hills. (Not pictured: Aliyshah Shamburger, Cal State San Bernardino)

CSU scholars recieve Black Student Success Scholarship

June 19, 2024 0

Six students throughout the California State University system are now the recipients of the Black Student Success Scholarship program. The first-ever scholarship endowment includes the names of Armand Jovaughn Egere from Cal State University Dominguez […]

Kindergarten students in Mark Twain Elementary’s Dual Language Immersion program engage in hands-on instruction and learning, diving into bilingual books in a multicultural setting.

Lynwood Unified launches new dual language program

Schools

September 2, 2024 0

LYNWOOD – Lynwood Unified School District kicked off the 2024-25 school year with a new Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program at Mark Twain Elementary School, providing students in Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten with the opportunity to build their bilingual, [...]

LUSD opens school year with new programs and facility upgrades

Schools

August 23, 2024 0

Lynwood Unified School District welcomed nearly 12,000 students to the 2024-25 school year on Aug. 14, ushering in an academic year filled with promise and growth as the District continues its commitment to enhancing educational [...]

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CUSD schools open for 2024-25 school year

August 23, 2024 0

Compton Unified School District’s award-winning schools opened today for the start of the 2024-25 school year. More than 18,000 amazing students are back at the 36 schools across the city of Compton. They were greeted [...]

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Compton College increasing health care career opportunities for students

August 8, 2024 0

The community college, through grant funding from Assemblyman Mike Gipson’s office, will assist students in reaching training and educational career aspirations Implementing the vision of Assemblyman Mike A. Gipson (CA-65), the Compton Community Health Professions [...]

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