What was the California Supreme Court thinking? In a piece about the Compton mayoral race, the Los Angeles Times skimmed over the fact that former Compton Mayor Omar Bradley, who was found guilty in 2004 of illegally spending thousands of taxpayers' dollars to pay for golf balls, cigars, and hotel ... More >>
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 >>
Connecting the doubts about the failure of a community college
After Omar Bradley, Compton still struggles for change
In a city famous for gangs and hardcore rap, its hard to imagine how a heron soaring above you can improve your life
Can Steve Cooley win the big one at City Hall?
Compton’s evolution from mild-mannered L.A. backwater to ground zero of ghetto nation makes cowards — and accomplices — of us all
Omar and company finally get nabbed by the D.A. But will Compton get a clean start?
On the exigencies and excuses of black history
Compton’s nightmare begins anew
Compton’s new mayor finally finds his voice
Making the scene in Compton
Compton’s very visible mayor goes underground to duck the heat
Mayor Omar Bradley and his reign of chaos
Honor, history at stake as Filipino veterans press for recognition
