Compton News

The City of Compton held its 125th birthday planning project meeting this week in the "blue room" on Alameda St. The purpose of the meeting was to bring the community together to discuss ways for the City to celebrate its history over the past century and twenty-five years, with plans to host and/or highlight a series of monthly events in the city, ... (more)

The Lawrenceburg center, 1604 N. Locust Ave., will host a job fair from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday for Aid & Assist at Home.

One suspect was facing possible felony charges today following the seizure by deputies of a half ton of marijuana and several ounces of methamphetamine during the investigation of a stolen tractor trailer in unincorporated East Compton.

COMPTON >> The city's latest election may be remembered as the day when voters entrusted their city to youth and a new set of leaders.

A 69-year-old Dana Point woman who authorities feared had been abducted was located unharmed this morning at a gas station in Compton, authorities said.

Deputies shot and killed a man after he allegedly pointed a gun at them following a short chase in Compton.