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Compton City Clerk Satra Zurita tells community thank you

It’s a great day in Compton! I am deeply honored and humbled by the trust you have placed in me by electing me as your City Clerk for the City of Compton. This victory belongs […]

Compton Community College Trustees take oath of office

The Compton Community College District (CCCD) held a swearing-in ceremony for its Board of Trustees members on Dec. 17, 2024. Two of the five trustee areas were up for election on November 5, 2024. Trustee Barbara Calhoun […]

Election Surprises and Upsets are Brewing in Compton races

Initial results show that Compton school board member Satra Zurita is leading Vernell McDaniel in the Compton City Clerk’s race. At last count, Zurita received 55 percent of the vote from city residents, which equates […]

It’s election time for Compton voters

Judgement day is here for the city of Compton and its residents. There’s been a lot of drama played out at City Hall lately. A lot of it is related to a couple of council […]

Black student legislation signed into law

SB 1348, authored by Sen. Steven Bradford, will create the nation’s first state designation recognizing Black-Serving Institutions SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1348 by Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), which will promote […]

Cal State falls short of its graduation rate goals

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By Mikhail Zinshteyn CalMatters California State University is only partially meeting its bold plan to graduate 40% of its students who started as freshmen by the end of four years. In newly released data this week, [...]

Study show Blacks face the brunt of LA County hate crimes

In 2024, there was a concentrated effort to address hate crimes throughout the state of California. The State of California even launched a Stop the Hate campaign statewide. In December, Los Angeles County Commission on […]

Reward offered as sheriff’s look to solve Lynwood murder

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Homicide Bureau is seeking the public’s help in solving the murder of 40-year-old Irene Gonzalez, who was tragically killed on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Lynwood, California. Officials […]

Compton officials celebrate re-opening of the Artesia Bridge

Compton, CA – On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the City of Compton held a ceremony to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Artesia Bridge for public use. Over 100 community members are expected to attend the re-opening […]

California’s Need for Proactive Wildfire Management

California’s natural resources are as diverse as its population. The sunlight powers our homes, the wind generates electricity, and the beaches attract millions of tourists each year. Yet, amidst the annual wildfire devastation, a pressing […]

Compton College honors fall 2024 nursing graduates

Compton College hosted a Nursing Pinning Ceremony on Dec. 11, 2024, to celebrate 26 students who graduated with associate of science degrees in nursing. “There is a growing need for qualified health care providers in […]

Compton College receives $1.9 million from Ballmer Group

Compton College recently received a $1.9 million grant from Ballmer Group, a significant gift that will assist with the college’s efforts to improve academic pathways and ensure students have what they need to complete their coursework and […]

California Wildfires: Devastation, Accountability, and Anger

California is burning yet again, and the aftermath is nothing short of catastrophic. Families are devastated, homes are gone within minutes, and the air is thick with cries of disbelief, heartbreak, and anger. It’s a […]

Gov. Newsom’s 2026 Budget: What Black Californians Should Watch

By Jan. 10, Gov. Gavin Newsom will present his proposed 2026 budget, addressing a $2 billion projected deficit while setting priorities for California’s education, housing, healthcare, and more. This budget will incorporate strategies discussed during […]

California Respects the Power of Your Vote

By Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., California Secretary of State Californians can confidently claim this: California has made more significant reforms to our election laws and expanded voting rights than any other state. The relevance of […]

The Worst Christmas I Can Remember

Dr. James L. Snyder The best holiday for me is Christmas. I enjoy everything about Christmas except paying for many gifts. But looking back, it’s all been worth it. I can’t think of anything I […]

14 New California Laws You Should Know About

Edward Henderson | California Black Media Several new laws took effect on Jan. 1 in California that may impact your job, business, finances, privacy, family, and day-to-day life. During the last legislative session, lawmakers introduced […]

7 Questions for Outgoing Black Caucus Vice Chair Sen. Steven Bradford

Edward Henderson | California Black Media When Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood) was sworn into the California Legislature in 2009 as an Assemblymember, he brought with him a long and faceted record of accomplishments in both […]

Leading up to Thursday, November 14 vote, National civil rights Attorney Areva Martin and Section 14 Survivors, in partnership with Actum, achieve landmark agreement with Palm Springs City Council. Courtesy photo

Palm Springs approves $27 million reparations deal for Black and Latino families

The Southern California city of Palm Springs approved a $27 million reparations compensation package for Black and Latino families who were displaced from their homes in the 1960s. The city council voted on the deal […]

Former California State Sen. Roderick “Rod” Wright speaks at the 37th NAACP California-Hawaii State Convention, which concluded on Oct. 27 after four days of discussions and workshops at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott. Photo by Rich Woods

NAACP California-Hawaii State Convention Highlights Black Voter Engagement

By Bo Tefu and Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media The 37th NAACP California-Hawaii State Convention concluded on Sunday, Oct 27 following four days of discussions and workshops at the Los Angeles Airport […]

Jennifer Siebel-Newsom backs state effort addressing Black maternal mortality

Edward Henderson | California Black Media California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom has joined forces with the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications (OCPSC) in collaboration with the Office of the California Surgeon General […]

Raging Fires in Pasadena and Altadena Devastate Black Families

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By Solomon O. Smith | California Black Media The Eaton Fire has left a devastating mark on Southern California, including the Black and Brown communities of Pasadena and Altadena, where homeowners are grappling with unimaginable [...]

Racially motivated violence against Black teen prompts lawsuit

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Solomon O. Smith | California Black Media A distraught mother and her legal team announced a $10 million lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) on Dec. 16, alleging that her son was the [...]

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The Bulletin holds hate crime panel discussion

Numbers do not lie. There were 609 hate crime offenses against Black people, according to a California Department of Justice 2023 Annual Hate Crimes Report. The number of hate crime incidents against Black Americans exceeds [...]

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African Americans bear the brunt of anti-Black violence

In 2020, a man was charged with a federal hate crime after he took a nine-inch knife and stabbed a Black man in the head, chest and stomach. As he was committing this heinous crime [...]

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Gov. Newsom signs slavery apology bill into law

Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills included in a priority reparations package introduced by the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), including Assembly Bill 3089 — which formally apologies [...]

‘Inspired’ Compton students become vetenarians for a day

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Seventeen Compton Unified School District (CUSD) scholars from 10 schools embarked on an exciting journey into the world of veterinary medicine during the transformative two-day “Vet for a Day” event. Designed to inspire and educate, [...]

Rep. Barragán celebrates funding for housing of LBCC students

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The $1,000,000 in funds will go towards housing for low-income students LONG BEACH, CA – Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44) celebrated $1,000,000 in federal funding she secured for Long Beach City College (LBCC) to build the North [...]

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Actress Kelly Jenrette visits Compton Early College

The Emmy-nominated thespian brings inspiration to students Emmy-nominated actress Kelly Jenrette spoke to a group of Compton Early College High School scholars recently, thanks to the partnership with the Saving Our Daughters Foundation. Jenrette, known [...]

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