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June 1, 2011 / Front Page

Celerity to open charter school at Church of the Redeemer

McKinley parents say they will enroll young students

By Cheryl Scott
Bulletin Staff Writer

COMPTON—At a press conference held by California Democrats for Education Reform, Vielka McFarlane, CEO of Celerity Educational Group, announced that the group will locate the city’s first charter school at the site of Church of the Redeem More...

CUSD investigating corruption allegations

By Cheryl Scott
Bulletin Staff Writer

COMPTON—The Compton Unified School District is using its investigators to look into allegations recently made by Compton High School students at a meeting of the Board of Trustees. More...

News

Cut-a-thon at Kennedy Elementary School benefits Locks of Love charity

By Chris Frost
Bulletin Staff Writer

COMPTON—Teachers, students and parents at Kennedy Elementary School banded together to hold a cut-a-thon benefiting Locks of Love on Friday, May 20. More...

Youth Activities League offers positive choices for children

By Chris Frost
Bulletin Staff Writer

COMPTON—The Compton Sheriff ’s Department Youth Activities League is an oasis of fun, positive influence and personal development. More...

‘Ladies’ Night’ at Lincoln Elementary

From staff reports

COMPTON—More than 200 parents, role models and students enjoyed “an elegant evening” of entertainment and fine dining, Thursday, May 19, at Lincoln Elementary School’s Eighth Annual Significant Female Event. More...

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Breaking News - 6/7/2011 9:17 PM

Election Update - Free Access

Compton City Council Race

Calhoun--347 Zurita--317 More...

Alleged LA Times e-mail calls Zurita campaign into question - Free Access

E-mail which purported to be sent by L.A. Times, may have been circulated by Zurita campaign. More...

Compton City Council approves layoffs, cites financial shortfall

By Chris Frost
Bulletin Staff Writer

COMPTON—The Compton City Council, facing questions about whether the city can continue “as an going concern,” approved on May 24, a resolution authorizing layoffs because of a revenue shortfall. More...

Opinion

PEOPLE ARE SAYING...

Are you happy or mad about Scotty McCreery winning American Idol, or could you care less?

Chayanna Williams I like to watch American Idol but I didn't have a favorite singer. More...

Creating new priorities in education spending

By Rebekah Rast

There is no denying the overlap and ineffectiveness of various federally funded programs. And the federal government’s involvement in the education system is no exception. More...

Race to the Top: Early Learning Challenge

By Marian Wright Edelman

OOn May 25, the Obama Administration announced a new Race to the Top challenge fund to identify and reward best practices in education — $500 million of the $700 million challenge is designed to improve the odds for the very youngest children. More...

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Calendar - Free Access

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Block Club Appreciation Day The Block Club Commission will host an Appreciation Day for all block clubs in the city on Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to noon in Gonzalez Park, 1101 W. Cressey St. RSVP by May 25 by calling 310-605-6331. More...

SENIOR CALENDAR

Runoff Election There will be a runoff election between Councilwoman Barbara J. Calhoun and Janna Zurita on June 7. All are encouraged to cast votes. Back by Popular Demand: Lyon Air Museum Tour More...

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