Eric J. Perrodin

News
July 18, 2013
Can Aja Brown, Compton's Hip, Refreshing Reform Mayor, Turn This Woeful City Around?
Blogs
June 2, 2010
Ex-Cop Mayor Of Compton Gets His Police Department Back; Sheriff's Deputies Told To Take A Hike
Almost ten years after it was shuttered, the Compton Police Department was revived. The Compton City Council late Tuesday voted 3-2 to reestablish its own department and stop contracting with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for police services. According to Fox 11 News, former Co ... More >>
News
August 4, 2005
Compton City Limits
After Omar Bradley, Compton still struggles for change
News
August 4, 2005
A Creek Flows in Compton
In a city famous for gangs and hardcore rap, it’s hard to imagine how a heron soaring above you can improve your life
News
September 23, 2004
Drowning Deaths Remembered
Two years after alleged hazing tragedy, families have tears but not closure
News
May 6, 2004
Compton Casino Faces Long Odds
News
April 8, 2004
Casino Nation
Indians and tribal war over a club in Compton
News
March 13, 2003
Arrested Developments
Omar and company finally get nabbed by the D.A. But will Compton get a clean start?
Calendar
March 21, 2002
Baptized in Fire
On the exigencies and excuses of black history
News
February 21, 2002
Omar's Comeback
Compton�s nightmare begins anew
News
October 11, 2001
Perrodin Unbound
Compton�s new mayor finally finds his voice
News
June 21, 2001
No More Omar
News
May 3, 2001
Elective Memory
Making the scene in Compton
News
April 19, 2001
Where�s Omar?
Compton�s very visible mayor goes underground to duck the heat
News
April 12, 2001
The King of Compton
Mayor Omar Bradley and his reign of chaos