city in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Playing a sport is about more than just competition on the field. It can build confidence and create mentorship opportunities ... Show more
Eric Washington remembered as community builder after tragic Compton shooting: HACLA Community Engagement Manager Eric Washington is remembered by colleagues as ...
dailynews.com/2026/07/07/eric-washington-remembered-as-community-builder-after-tragic-compton-shooting/
Man killed in block party shooting in Compton: The killing was not believed to be connected to another Fourth of July party shooting in Compton.
presstelegram.com/2026/07/05/man-killed-in-block-party-shooting-in-compton/
Peacemaker, aspiring nurse among victims in Compton shootings: Three people were killed in separate shootings in Compton, including a former aide for a ...
latimes.com/california/story/2026-07-06/peacemaker-aspiring-nurse-among-victims-in-compton-shootings
World’s only transgender district unveils new S.F. mural for Pride: San Francisco’s Transgender District will unveil its first exterior mural for Pride ...
sfchronicle.com/entertainment/arts-exhibits/article/sf-comptons-cafeteria-riot-mural-22300170.php
Missing 6-year-old boy from Compton last seen with his caregiver: Authorities are seeking the public's help in finding a missing 6-year-old from Compton last ...
latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-12/missing-6-year-old-boy-from-compton-last-seen-with-his-caregiver
When Skid Row’s angel died this year, an entire city grieved. But Ms. Shirley’s legacy endures.
For nearly a decade, the Compton ... Show more
A Brief But Spectacular take on changing the lineup: Playing sports teaches more than just the game, it helps kids build confidence and navigate challenges both ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/a-brief-but-spectacular-take-on-changing-the-lineup
YouTuber ends Compton Pokémon card fight by handing out job applications: YoungFika has gone viral after an altercation with a group of men in Compton ...
polygon.com/youtube-streamer-pokemon-cards-job-applications/
OpinionElection mystery: Why is Rep. Maxine Waters opposing help for Compton schools?: Measure CPT would fix and replace aging Compton school sites, but the ...
latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-29/compton-educators-are-baffled-by-rep-maxine-waters-snub-of-school-bond
Milpitas council names 6th city manager in seven years: Willie Hopkins Jr. has been on paid leave from the same position in Compton since April.
mercurynews.com/2026/05/27/milpitas-council-names-6th-city-manager-in-seven-years/
Election 2026: Here are the candidates for Compton’s local school board: There are two seats open on the Board of Trustees for the Compton Unified School ...
dailybreeze.com/2026/05/27/election-2026-here-are-the-candidates-for-comptons-local-school-board/
Sloane Stephens: Find out who else is on the TIME100 Most Influential People in Philanthropy 2026 list.
time.com/collection/time100-philanthropy/2026/sloane-stephens/
Reading scores declining, long-term data in Education Scorecard show: Student reading scores were declining before the COVID-19 pandemic. Then ...
latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-13/reading-scores-declining-long-term-data-in-education-scorecard-show
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#KendrickLamar and #DrDre went back to their roots. 🫶 Joined by will.i.am - home , the artists attended a groundbreaking ceremony for their alma mater, Centennial High School ... Show more
Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre Return to Alma Mater for Their High School’s Groundbreaking Ceremony
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kendrick-lamar-dr-dre-new-centennial-high-school-ceremony-1235559450/
Eastbound Highway 40/I-64 from Boyle to Compton to close for a year, MoDOT says: Construction plans call for closing eastbound 40/64 between Boyle and Compton ...
stltoday.com/news/local/metro/article_dcd5f73c-8442-4b30-8a6e-bed6dfa93449.html
ESSENCE Fest 2026 Names Mara Brock Akil, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nina Compton As Curators
essence.com/festival/essence-festival-2026-black-women-curators/
SDSU’s Pharaoh Compton finds new home, USD lands former top-50 recruit, PLNU star transfers to Hawaii
sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/04/12/usd-lands-former-top-50-recruit-in-transfer-portal/
Dr. Dre's journey from his childhood in Compton, California to becoming a billionaire earned him a spot on the #Forbes250 Greatest Living Self-Made Americans ... Show more
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Compton cemetery owner plans to sell after years of vandalism and theft — and a recent attack on her guard dogs
presstelegram.com/2026/04/12/compton-cemetery-owner-plans-to-sell-after-years-of-vandalism-and-theft-and-a-recent-attack-on-her-guard-dogs/
Mr. Wash is planning a $15 million community arts center for Compton: 'The City of Compton: Then & Now,' an exhibition by Compton artist Fulton Leroy Washington ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-07/formerly-incarcerated-artist-mr-wash-painter-exhibition-compton-community-center-jeffrey-deitch
Stay or go: Decision day arrives for SDSU’s Magoon Gwath, Miles Heide and Pharaoh Compton
sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/04/06/stay-or-go-decision-day-arrives-for-sdsus-magoon-gwath-miles-heide-and-pharaoh-compton/
Wallie the Sensei: From Street Dreams to Real-Life Success: Compton artist Wallie the Sensei tells us about working with Travis Scott, appearing on Kendrick ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-features/wallie-the-sensei-new-music-travis-scott-kendrick-lamar-1235529477/
What does a $100 hotel room look like in Paris? You’d be surprised.: Hotel prices in Paris are high, so we tried a budget-friendly option for under $100 ...
washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/best-budget-paris-hotels/
We visited a suburb of Wolverhampton that has a buzzing shopping parade and a hair salon formerly owned by some celebrity stars
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/wolverhampton/compton/2026/02/25/we-visited-a-suburb-of-wolverhampton-that-has-a-buzzing-shopping-parade-and-a-hair-salon-formerly-owned-by-some-celebrity-stars/
Forget the California sun and hip-hop headliners, the latest feature in the Express and Star's Love your Neighbourhood series is Compton, Wolverhampton ... Show more
5 held in connection with cargo theft; $5 million in property recovered: Suspects were taken into custody after 3 search warrants were served in Corona ...
dailybreeze.com/2026/02/20/5-held-in-connection-with-cargo-theft-5-million-in-property-recovered/
We pulled up to South Park in Compton for AND1’s Paint The Park event as they unveiled a refurbished court designed by Mike Norice. @and1
Mr. Wash interviews Compton muralist Mel Depaz in "Artists in Space": Mr. Wash interviews the artist and storyteller Mel Depaz about her Compton murals and ...
latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2026-02-11/mr-wash-mel-depaz-artists-in-space
Federal Agent Fires Gun During Immigration Operation in L.A. Area, Officials Say: The authorities said an agent fired his weapon at a man in Compton, Calif. ...
nytimes.com/2026/01/21/us/los-angeles-shooting-ice.html
Crash closes Lascassas Highway at East Compton Road in Rutherford County on Sunday
newschannel5.com/news/state/tennessee/rutherford-county/crash-closes-lascassas-highway-at-east-compton-road-in-rutherford-county-on-sunday
Pennsylvania Turnpike will widen highway before it builds Westmoreland County interchange at Route 130
post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2026/01/02/pennsylvania-turnpike-penn-township-interchange-work-schedule-change-again/stories/202601020004
Paid articlePaywall Pennsylvania Turnpike’s annual toll hike will be 4% — the lowest since 2014 — as other changes continue
post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2025/12/30/pennsylvania-turnpike-tolls-2026/stories/202512290063
Paid articlePaywall Compton celebrates 70th annual Christmas Parade — with The Game serving as grand marshal
presstelegram.com/2025/12/24/compton-celebrates-70th-annual-christmas-parade-with-the-game-serving-as-grand-marshal/
Ex-Compton councilmember admits to funneling $70,000 in bribes to Baldwin Park officials
sgvtribune.com/2025/12/09/ex-compton-councilmember-admits-to-funneling-70000-in-bribes-to-baldwin-park-officials/
$60,000 reward in 2021 murder of two Compton men: The two men were shot during an illegal street race/street takeover.
dailynews.com/2025/12/16/60000-reward-in-2021-murder-of-two-compton-men/
El Cerrito completes turnaround, celebrates 4-A state championship: One year after postseason ban, El Cerrito captures a state championship as Gauchos beat ...
mercurynews.com/2025/12/13/el-cerrito-completes-turnaround-celebrates-4-a-state-championship/
Paid articlePaywall Former Compton councilman pleads guilty in scheme involving secret bribes and corrupt officials
latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-09/former-compton-city-councilman-pleads-guilty-to-bribery
Jay Worthy Is Rap’s Forrest Gump: Jay Worthy, the West Coast rap journeyman with the craziest lore in hip-hop, is stepping off the corner and into the spotlight.
gq.com/story/jay-worthy-is-raps-forrest-gump
3 thoughts: SDSU 73, Idaho State 57 … No. 200 for Dutch, screens and fouls: Three thoughts on San Diego State’s 73-57 win against Idaho State on Sunday afternoon ...
sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/10/3-thoughts-sdsu-73-idaho-state-57-no-200-for-dutch-screens-and-fouls/
Compton College JUCO football features: 45-year-old former Compton mayoral candidate WR Lamar Willis, his son Josiah Willis ... Show more
Customer fatally shoots man threatening to kill everyone in store, CA cops say: A customer fatally shot a man accused of groping a woman and threatening to kill ...
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article312586720.html
‘All men’: Fans fume over radio shake-up: Radio giant ARN has been accused of sidelining its female on-air talent after a slew of recent shake-ups saw women lose ...
news.com.au/entertainment/tv/radio/backlash-over-massive-aussie-radio-shakeup/news-story/56cc099a3775316e4f8e94abe4b84037
Shock as controversial star makes comeback: A polarising ex-radio host is making a shock comeback after landing a major new on-air role.
news.com.au/entertainment/tv/radio/shock-as-craig-lowie-low-lands-brisbane-breakfast-show/news-story/4db255ee47ac74e727a45c4e54fba183
Man and woman arrested in Belmont Shore shooting death: Detectives believe the shooting stemmed from a dispute that began at a nearby bar early Saturday.
presstelegram.com/2025/10/26/man-and-woman-arrested-in-belmont-shore-shooting/
Woman shopping at L.A. store fatally shoots violent man, officials say: Los Angeles County Sheriff investigates fatal shooting of a man who allegedly groped and ...
latimes.com/california/story/2025-10-21/woman-shoots-man-suspected-of-groping-attacking-customers-in-compton-store
Police say 3 people were injured after gunfight between two vehicles in south St. Louis
stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_8c137f10-515f-4505-94a5-9319edd7aa13.html
LAUSD, Compton Unified show testing gains as pandemic setbacks linger in California
latimes.com/california/story/2025-10-09/california-test-scores-show-progress-but-uneven-pace-in-surpassing-pre-pandemic-levels
Venus And Serena Williams Just Launched The Podcast Tennis Fans Have Been Waiting For
essence.com/entertainment/sports/venus-serena-williams-stockton-street-podcast/
‘It’s sickening.’ More than a dozen headstones stolen from one of L.A.'s oldest cemeteries
latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-30/its-sickening-more-than-a-dozen-headstones-stolen-from-one-of-l-a-s-oldest-cemeteries
A Compton family endured two killings in just eight months. Why justice is so elusive
latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-03/compton-family-homicides
Man arrested, suspected of throwing chunks of concrete at federal officers during immigration operation in Paramount
presstelegram.com/2025/07/23/man-arrested-suspected-of-throwing-chunks-of-concrete-at-federal-officers-during-immigration-operation-in-paramount/
A woman's Ring camera caught video of, what appears to be, a strange creature outside of her Compton, California home. As NBC News' Camila Bernal reports ... Show more
Photos: Human Rights Unity Ride supports immigrants amid L.A. area ICE raids: After the weeks-long Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and protests ...
latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-23/photos-human-rights-unity-ride-support-immigrants
Home Depot’s day laborer haven turns into immigration target across Southern California
dailynews.com/2025/06/13/home-depot-a-longtime-destination-for-day-laborers-part-of-symbolic-southern-california-raids/
Migrants busted in LA include convicted sex abusers, drug dealers and gang members: ICE
nypost.com/2025/06/08/us-news/migrants-busted-in-la-include-convicted-sex-abusers-drug-dealers-and-gang-members-ice/
Video shows military-style vehicle in what witnesses say was a Compton immigration raid
latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-16/video-military-style-vehicle-compton-immigration-raid
The burgers at Mama’s Snack Shack in Compton are designed to taste like they came from her home kitchen. It’s the way chef Addy Pool learned how to make ... Show more
In-N-Out former employee files $3-million lawsuit, saying he was fired over his hairstyle
latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-16/in-n-out-former-employee-files-3-million-lawsuit-saying-he-was-fired-over-his-hair-style
Congress members denied entry to Manhattan ICE facility, claim overcrowding, unsanitary conditions
nydailynews.com/2025/06/08/congress-members-denied-entry-to-manhattan-ice-facility-claim-overcrowding-unsanitary-conditions/
Trump threat to LA over ICE protests echoes his notorious ‘the shooting starts’ quote during Black Lives Matter demos
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-ice-los-angeles-looting-shooting-b2765852.html
‘The stuff of dictatorships’: Trump admin threat to deploy military to LA protest met with angry reactions
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/la-protests-trump-administration-military-ice-b2765979.html
Key FactsCalifornia Sues Trump Over National Guard Deployment
Jun 9, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 9news.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 9news.com.au
- Approximately 300 National Guard troops were deployed in Los Angeles following violent protests against Trump’s immigration crackdown.
- The demonstrations included clashes with police, burning of autonomous taxis, and damage to property downtown.
- Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the federal deployment as an unlawful breach of state sovereignty and announced legal action.
- Law enforcement officials described being overwhelmed by protestors, while the Trump administration defended the Guard’s presence.
Trump wants chaos and he's instigated violence.— Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, addressing the situation in Los Angeles and the protests against Trump's immigration policies.
Trump deploys National Guard over LA immigration protests
newvision.co.ug/category/world/trump-deploys-national-guard-over-la-immigrat-NV_212296
National guard arrives in LA after protests over Ice raids as governor says Trump is ‘hoping for chaos’ – US politics live
theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jun/08/trump-national-guard-la-protests-immigration-ice-us-politics-live-news
FBI seeks Compton man on suspicion of throwing rocks at federal vehicles during Paramount protest
dailynews.com/2025/06/10/fbi-seeks-compton-man-on-suspicion-of-throwing-rocks-at-federal-vehicles-during-paramount-protest/
David Greenwood, former UCLA star who won an NBA title, dies: Compton native David Greenwood, who earned a spot in the College Basketball Hall of Fame after ...
latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2025-06-10/david-greenwood-former-ucla-nba-star-dies
'Learning studio' is the new high school classroom. Will teachers embrace the concept?
latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-10/learning-studios-are-the-new-high-school-classrooms
PHOTOS: Violent clashes continue during immigration protests in L.A.: Demonstrations turned violent over the weekend as protesters reacted following ICE raids on ...
nydailynews.com/2025/06/08/ice-immigration-raid-protests-violence-2025-los-angeles-photos/
After tear gas and street fires, a Los Angeles community cleans up as National Guard troops arrive
apnews.com/article/immigration-protests-raids-los-angeles-a96769efaaab083c5cc0bfa9956e741c
CNA Jun 09 25
What sparked the Los Angeles protests and is Trump allowed to deploy the National Guard?
channelnewsasia.com/world/los-angeles-protests-immigration-raids-national-guard-trump-5171041
eNCA Jun 08 25
Troops sent by Trump reach protest-hit Los Angeles over governor's wishes: Trump had signed a memorandum sending 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles ...
enca.com/news/troops-sent-trump-reach-protest-hit-los-angeles-over-governors-wishes
Newsom and Harris head to Compton to feed young dreams: Their appearances, which occurred a few miles apart, were "coincidental," Newsom said ...
latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-05/their-political-futures-uncertain-newsom-and-harris-go-on-the-road-to-compton-to-feed-young-dreams
Dr. Dre helps cut ribbon on new Compton High School: Compton High has a new state-of-the-art, $200 million campus, which had its ribbon-cutting ceremony on ...
dailybreeze.com/2025/05/22/dr-dre-helps-cut-ribbon-on-new-compton-high-school/
12-year-old fatally shot in Los Angeles park; teenager arrested: A person in a black ski mask was seen running from a Compton park after a child was gunned down ...
latimes.com/california/story/2025-05-11/teenager-arrested-12-year-old-boy-shot-killed-compton-park
AI firms warned to calculate threat of super intelligence or risk it escaping human control
theguardian.com/technology/2025/may/10/ai-firms-urged-to-calculate-existential-threat-amid-fears-it-could-escape-human-control
