Politics
Will voter apathy reign again in Compton?
The March 5 election will say a lot about the direction the city of Compton is headed. If residents of Compton want change from the status quo they need to vote. It’s that simple. There […]
Month: February 2024
Local News
Debates gives Compton residents final look at election candidates
COMPTON – There were two candidate forums that took place on Feb. 24 in the city of Compton. With the March 5 election just around the corner, incumbents as well newbies tried to make one […]
Opinion
Black History Month: Celebrating the Arts
By Marian Wight Edelman, Founder and President Emerita, Children’s Defense Fund Every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the organization established in 1915 by “the Founder of Black […]
Opinion
Ice cream solves a lot of my problems
Like everybody else, I face problems almost every day. Or maybe I should say, my problem faces me. Every Monday, when I get up, I say to myself, “How many problems will I have this […]
Schools
Compton Early College scholars win Rep. Waters’ Congressional App Challenge
Compton Early College High School seniors T’mar Harris and Travon Williams were named the winners of Rep. Maxine Waters 2023 Congressional App Challenge in California’s 43rd District. The two created an app called G[AR]AGE, which […]
Politics
Councilwoman Deidre Duhart bids for City Council seat
In a city known for its resilience, Councilwoman Deidre M. Duhart emerges as a beacon of progress and positive change. With a rich history of service and a vision for a thriving Compton, she brings […]
Politics
Vernell McDaniel aims to keep seat as Compton City Clerk
Compton, CA – With 21 years of dedicated service Vernell McDaniel, the current City Clerk of Compton, is seeking to maintain her role and continue the momentum of positive change. Appointed Jan. 17, 2023, with […]
Arts
Politics
Compton officials vote for fine, jail in street takeover ordinance
The Compton City Council voted unanimously to pass a motion that would cause individuals to come out of pocket and pay a hefty fine and/or look at potential jail time if they are watching or […]
Health
What Every Mom and Soon-to-be-Mom Needs to Know About Their Heart
(StatePoint) Over the last three decades, the United States has seen pregnancy-related deaths rise nearly 140%, and heart disease continues to be the leading cause. Furthermore, women who have prenatal complications, such as high blood […]