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January 4, 2012 / News

Kicking off 2012 in style in Pasadena

Occupy protesters march along Colorado Boulevard during the 123rd Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. More...

Council to consider saving Chavez-King monument

By Chris Frost
Bulletin Staff Writer

COMPTON—A monument honoring Cesar Chavez, Martin Luther King Jr. and a select group of community leaders who made a valuable contribution to the community may get a stay of execution from the City Council. More...

Compton Community College District publishes Redistricting Action Plan

COMPTON—The Compton Community College District recently published its redistricting action plan as part of the public process required to review and modify the elected trustee area boundaries. More...

New laws for 2012 promote gay history, illegal immigrants

By Don Thompson
Associated Press

SACRAMENTO—Laws that promote the historical contributions of gays and lesbians and help illegal immigrant college students gain financial aid took effect with the new year in California, even as opponents seek to overturn the legislation at the More...

Lie detector debate sparks controversy

By Chris Frost
Bulletin Staff Writer

COMPTON—A controversial plan to require elected officials to take a lie detector test drew a mixed response at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Mayor Eric J. Perrodin introduced the idea at the Nov. More...

STATE CHILD CARE CUTS FORCE HARD CHOICE ON PARENTS

By Amy Taxin
Associated Press

OXNARD—Sarah Comito rolls out of bed before dawn most days and slips quietly out of her house. Before her rambunctious toddler wakes up, she heads off to work as a waitress in an upscale weight-loss resort in Malibu. More...

STATE FACES MIDYEAR CUTS, MORE BUDGET STRIFE AHEAD

By Judy Lin
Associated Press

SACRAMENTO—Students peppersprayed while demonstrating against tuition hikes, teachers arrested after protesting school spending cuts and lawsuits piling up over cuts to an array of state services for seniors, the poor and disabled. More...

Winfrey: Dedicated to OWN despite rocky first year

By Lynn Elber
AP Television Writer

LOS ANGELES—Oprah Winfrey earned the rare opportunity to convert her media charisma into a monogramed TV channel. Now she’s the one tasked with rescuing OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network, after a disappointing first year. More...

Ringing in 2012

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