Compton man demands firing of deputies in videotaped arrest that raises concerns about use of force

A 24-year-old man whose arrest in Compton by three Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies was caught on video and raised concerns about possible excessive use of force filed a written complaint with the department Wednesday alleging police brutality and intimidation of his family.

Protests, marches continue over deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor

Thousands of people again took to the streets around the Southland to protest racism and police brutality on Sunday, with at least a dozen demonstrations in Los Angeles County alone tied to the deaths of George Floyd, who died in custody in Minneapolis, and Breonna Taylor killed in a police raid of her Louisville apartment.  

Compton residents can get two free meals per day thanks to new program co-funded by Dr. Dre

The city of Compton announced it will run a drive-thru meal giveaway program funded by Dr. Dre, a Compton native, and Interscope Records co-founder Jimmy Iovine from Wednesday through June 16.

Eleven classrooms vandalized in Compton USD

Eleven classrooms in the Compton Unified School District were targeted by vandals, leaving behind a big mess for teachers and staff to clean. 

Investigators reissue call for help in solving Compton double murder case

Authorities on Wednesday circulated a composite photo of a suspect in the shooting death of two cousins gunned down in Compton nearly 2 1/2 years ago.

Future in ride-sharing: Compton experimenting with electric plane

We may think of "electric" as being the current in cars. What about aircraft? An electric airplane now sits at the Compton Woodley Airport.

Fellow helicopter pilots react to crash the killed Kobe Bryant, eight others

News of the Calabasas chopper crash that happened on Sunday has the aviation community seeking their own answers. Not only for flight reasons but for the heartache felt worldwide over the loss of an icon, Kobe Bryant.                

Compton residents glad to see change as city improves pothole problem

Nine months ago we told you that Compton residents were fed up with potholes that plagued roads in their city. The city has some new leadership...and on Friday they launched a major road repair project.

Authorities investigating shooting that injured 1 person in Compton

Authorities are investigating a shooting that injured one person in the area of Alondra Avenue and Atlantic Boulevard in the city of Compton late Wednesday afternoon.

Compton rapper tops Billboard charts

Grammy-nominated Compton rapper Roddy Ricch earned the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, beating out Justin Bieber. 

Man in custody for allegedly killing wife, wounding her father in Compton

A Sherman Oaks man who allegedly gunned down his "common-law'' wife in front of their two children and wounded her father shortly after midnight New Year's Day in Compton is now behind bars.

Woman killed, man critically injured in Compton shooting

A woman was killed and a man is fighting for his life after a double shooting that occurred within the first hour of the new year in Compton early Wednesday.

Compton youth football team, coaches express gratitude for national championship game donations

Compton's Hub City Tarheels were no longer left scrambling for thousands of dollars to fund their upcoming national championship game to Florida after two NFL stars and many others stepped in to help. All the contributions have nearly doubled the team's online fundraising goal.