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City Council debates cost freeze for water

COMPTON—The opportunity for a two-year water bill price freeze brought a heated discussion to the Compton City Council on Tuesday, Nov. 15. More...

State issues E.coli warning

SACRAMENTO—Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health has warned people not to consume bagged salad products from Ready Pac Food Inc. because of romaine lettuce that is possibly contaminated with E.coli O157:H7. More...

Compton Pastor Rafer Owens honored for community service

COMPTON—Pastor Rafer Owens of Faith Inspirational Missionary Baptist Church received the distinguished Community Service Award from the Association of Pan-African Doctoral Scholars Inc. (APADS Inc.) during its 30th anniversary luncheon on Nov. More...

City Attorney Craig Cornwell honored for residential smoke stance

Toxic tobacco smoke particle levels comparable to a smoky casino found in apartments and condos of non-smokers

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has unveiled the preliminary results of research showing residents of multi-unit housing may be exposed to dangerous levels of secondhand smoke in their homes, even if they are non- More...

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Bonnie Pointer arrested during L.A. traffic stop More...

Dodgers, Kemp finalize $160 million, 8-year deal

LOS ANGELES—Matt Kemp and the Los Angeles Dodgers staked their futures together Friday, finalizing a $160 million, eight-year contract that matches the seventh-highest deal in baseball history. More...

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Shortage of customs agents causes major delays at LAX

LOS ANGELES—Travelers are facing up to three-hour delays at Los Angeles International Airport because of a shortage of federal Customs and Border Protection inspectors. More...

Council approves dispatch upgrade for Compton Station

COMPTON—The Compton City Council approved funding on Tuesday, Nov. 8, for a new dispatch center at the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department Compton Station. The resolution passed by a three-to-two vote. More...

Assemblyman Hall named Legislator of the Year by California Gaming Association

LOS ANGELES—Assemblyman Isadore Hall, III, D–Los Angeles, has been named the 2011 Legislator of the Year by the California Gaming Association for his legislative leadership and commitment to responsible gaming throughout the state. More...

Citizens protest Compton Avenue McDonald’s for its towing policy

COMPTON—Compton residents concerned about the car-towing policies of McDonald’s on Compton Boulevard are protesting at the location. More...

Council recognizes Omega Psi Phi

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity was recognized for community service by the Compton City Council on Nov. 15. (L-R) Walter J. More...

CDPH offers safety tips for those holiday feasts

SACRAMENTO—As the holiday season ramps up, the California Department of Public Health is reminding Californians about the importance of safe food handling to prevent food-borne illness. More...

Cal State pressed to vote again on hike in tuition

LOS ANGELES—California State University faced increased pressure on Nov. 18 to vote again on a 9-percent tuition boost that was approved at a closed-door meeting that might have sidestepped open-government laws. More...

State unemployment rate falls to 11.7 percent

SACRAMENTO—California’s unemployment rate fell slightly to 11.7 percent in October from 11.9 percent a month earlier as the state added nearly 26,000 jobs in areas including professional and business services, education and health service More...

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