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Art & Culture
Murals, museums and the creative soul of Compton.
Asian Eats
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Barbershops
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16
OCT

Crochet Class — Presented by Compton Parks & Rec

Friday, Oct 16

4:00 PM

Douglas F. Dollarhide Community Center
301 N. Tamarind Ave., Compton, CA 90220
16
OCT

Clase de Tejer — Presentado por Compton Parks & Rec

Friday, Oct 16

4:00 PM

Douglas F. Dollarhide Community Center
301 N. Tamarind Ave., Compton, CA 90220
16
OCT

Donación de Ropa Gratis — Presentado por Burrell-MacDonald Park

Friday, Oct 16

6:00 PM

Burrell-MacDonald Park
2516 W. Alondra Blvd., Compton, CA
16
OCT

Free Clothing Giveaway — Presented by Burrell-MacDonald Park

Friday, Oct 16

6:00 PM

Burrell-MacDonald Park
2516 W. Alondra Blvd., Compton, CA

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Eat Local
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Local Coffee
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Bars & Breweries
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Sweets & Treats
21 places

Latest Articles

Recent posts & guides from around Compton.

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Compton's Future Vision Takes Shape as the Hub City Draws Its Next Blueprint

Curtis L Bray

A long-range general plan, transit-centered neighborhoods and a charter review are shaping how the city grows

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Tech Culture Takes Flight in Compton, From Runways to AI

Curtis L Bray

Aviation academies, aerospace pathways and AI planning are building a homegrown pipeline of innovators

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Education in Compton Is Rising, From New Campuses to College Doors

Curtis L Bray

Record graduations, a $360 million school bond and a college focused on completion are reshaping student opportunity

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Free Repair Clinics in Compton Teach Residents to Fix It Instead of Toss It

Curtis L Bray

The Makers Hub's volunteer repair coaches help neighbors mend clothing, lamps and appliances while saving money and cutting waste

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When the Bush Family Called Compton Home

Curtis L Bray

Barbara Bush, a future president and a forgotten slice of Compton history

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Compton Must Move Now to Cash In on the 2028 Olympics

Curtis L Bray

An urgent economic development push to turn local legacy into lasting tourism

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Don't Choke on the Vote: Your General Election Guide for Compton

Curtis L Bray

Mail ballots are arriving, and Compton voters have every reason to fill them out

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Why Jeanette Grant Deserves Teacher of the Year Honors in Compton

Curtis L Bray

A career of student mentorship spanning Compton Unified School District classrooms

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Public Works Department

Curtis L Bray

Street rehabilitation and road repairs

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Kendrick Lamar Traces His Creative and Personal Worldview Back to One Horrific Moment He Witnessed at 5 Years Old

Curtis L Bray

The trauma that shaped Kendrick Lamar's worldview

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