News | www.thebulletinweekly.com

June 20, 2012 / News

Tennis courts open at Leuders Park

By Chris Frost
Bulletin Staff Writer

COMPTON—Compton residents celebrated a new addition to the parks and recreation family, as the group held a grand opening celebration for its new tennis courts at Leuders Park on Saturday, June 16. More...

Council questions warrants at meeting

By Chris Frost
Bulletin Staff Writer

COMPTON—The City Council took extra time at its Tuesday, June 5, meeting and questioned city purchases for daily operations. More...

Compton High alumni celebrate a successful year

From staff reports

COMPTON—On Sunday, June 10, approximately 90 people attended the Compton High School Alumni Association 5th Annual Scholarship and Recognition Banquet luncheon at The Reef Restaurant in Long Beach. More...

Detours and danger warnings on the road from slavery to freedom

By Marian Wright Edelman

On June 16, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio is hosting a Juneteenth celebration commemorating the jubilant day in 1865 when the last Black slaves got word they were free more than two and a half years after Presid More...

Crossword

Full Story

CHAOS

* Joyce Kelly wanted to know why Compton has a dysfunctional casino, and asked how often the Council members visit there. She said get used to the term lame duck. More...

Oldtimers Foundation prepares for Compton seniors

By Chris Frost
Bulletin Staff Writer

COMPTON—The City Council welcomed the Oldtimers Foundation to the Hub City on Tuesday, June 12, as the group gave an oral report on its pending takeover of the Meals on Wheels program, which is set to take effect Sunday, July 1. More...

Pops have a great day

Bulletin photos
by Chris Frost

Council members Willie Jones and Lillie Dobson show off their dance moves at the Dollarhide Senior Center Distinguished Gentlemen Father's Day Celebration. More...

Butler Street received top block club honors

By Chris Frost
Bulletin Staff Writer

COMPTON—The Block Club Commissioner took time out from a busy schedule and honored Butler Street as club of the year on Sunday, June 10. More...

Youth votes will drop significantly in 2012 election

By Jessica Cheung

In 2008, presidential candidate Barack Obama ran a grassroots campaign based on the mantra of hope and change, generating a wave of support from his youth voters and those who plan to vote for him when they become eligible. More...

What’s on TV this week

Full Story