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March 9, 2011 / Front Page

CUSD to close Caldwell, Willard this year

Budget requires deep cuts

By Chris Frost
Compton Bulletin Editor

COMPTON—The Compton Unified School District has acted to close Caldwell and Willard schools in the 2011-2012 school year. The Board of Trustees had to make some difficult decisions in response to cuts in the educational budget. More...

Dominguez Marching Band honored by the City Council

From Staff Reports

Last week the Compton City Council singled out the Dominguez High School Marching Band with a proclamation naming its members Students of the Month in recognition of its third-place finish in the Battle of the Marching Bands held at Home Depot in Nov More...

Compton Bulletin welcomes new editor Chris Frost

By Cheryl Scott
Bulletin Staff Writer

Chris Frost has joined the Compton Bulletin as its new editor. Frost is a highly respected broadcast journalist who relocated from Lamar, Co., where he was news director of KBAY Radio. More...

News

McKinley hearing off judicial calendar indefinitely

By Cheryl Scott
Bulletin Staff Writer

COMPTON—Parents of students at McKinley Elementary School petitioned the court for a temporary restraining order against the Compton Unified School District on Feb. More...

Mardi Gras spirit infuses Hub City

By Chris Frost
Compton Bulletin Editor

COMPTON—Last weekend the city of Compton rolled out the red carpet to residents and visitors from other communities, as it hosted its annual Mardi Gras festival at Wilson Park. More...

Charter school requirements discussed at Saturday CUSD meeting

Facts about establishment and operation revealed by School Board consultant

By Chris Frost
Compton Bulletin Editor

The Compton Unified School District held a special Saturday meeting, devoted to the topic of charter schools. The Board is evaluating a petition by Celerity Educational Group to open a charter school at an undetermined location in Compton. More...

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Black History Month comes alive at Dollarhide

Toni Malone presented a powerful skit, “Once a slave, now I’m free,” at the Black History Month event at Dollarhide Senior Center on Feb. 23. More...

CCCD special trustee to appoint advisory committee

Will represent all communities served by the Compton Community College District

By Cheryl Scott
Bulletin Staff Writer

COMPTON—Compton Community College District Special Trustee Dr. Genethia Hudley- Hayes will appoint a community advisory committee in the near future. More...

Bunche Middle School hosts Arizona State Sun Devils lacrosse team practice

Students had a chance to watch a lacrosse game when the ASU team staged a practice at Bunche Middle School for its upcoming game against the University of Utah. More...

Opinion

Deamonte Driver’s continuing legacy

By Marian Wright Edelman

Four years ago this February, an entire community was devastated in Prince George’s County, Md., just outside Washington, D.C., when 12- year-old seventh grader Deamonte Driver died after complications from a tooth abscess. More...

Political Cartoon

Full Story

‘Collectively’ bad

By Howard Rich

A decade ago, when our national debt stood at a “mere” $5.6 trillion, the federal government was already dramatically overpaying its employees to perform all sorts of non-core functions. More...

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Calendar - Free Access

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Willowbrook Railroad Project Ceremony There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Willowbrook Railroad Enhancement Project on Saturday, March 12, from 10 a.m. until noon at 205 S. Willowbrook Ave. More...

SENIOR CALENDAR

Viejas Casino Trip The 50/50 Club is sponsoring a trip to Viejas Casino on Thursday, March 10. Departure is from Curry Temple Church at 7 a.m. The trip will return at 6 p.m. Cost is $16. Contact Dorothy Tyler at 310-609-1362. Senior Spa Day More...

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