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Why I'm Supporting Carson Measure CU
Carson Compass Sponsors Oct. 29 Meet & Greet with State Assembly, Board of Equalization Candidates
Carson’s Covered California Doctor Financial Help Remains for Most Enrollees as 2027 Open Enrollment Nears
Carson’s Covered California Doctor: Financial Help Remains for Most Enrollees as 2027 Open Enrollment Nears
Open enrollment for 2027 health coverage through Covered California begins Nov. 1. The state marketplace’s chief medical officer says families shouldn’t assume they can’t afford coverage, even after federal...

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Why I'm Supporting Carson Measure CU
Rev. K.W. Tulloss, National Civil Rights and Religious Leader Carson, CA — Carson is known as the...
Carson Compass Sponsors Oct. 29 Meet & Greet with State Assembly, Board of Equalization Candidates
Carson, CA — Carson residents will have a chance to talk with two candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot...
Sold-Out Carson Women’s Health Conference to Draw More Than 500 for a Day of ‘Reclaiming My Time’
Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, City of Carson Carson, CA — More than 500 women are expected at the Carson...

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State Superintendent Candidates Shaw, Barrera Respond to California Student Test Scores 2
State Superintendent Candidates Shaw, Barrera Respond to California Student Test Scores
Carson IT Team Honored with Government Experience Award as Mayor Clashes with Speakers
Carson IT Team Honored With Government Experience Award As Mayor Clashes With Speakers

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Why I'm Supporting Carson Measure CU
Rev. K.W. Tulloss, National Civil Rights and Religious Leader Carson, CA — Carson is known as the...
Carson Compass Sponsors Oct. 29 Meet & Greet with State Assembly, Board of Equalization Candidates
Carson, CA — Carson residents will have a chance to talk with two candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot...
Sold-Out Carson Women’s Health Conference to Draw More Than 500 for a Day of ‘Reclaiming My Time’
Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, City of Carson Carson, CA — More than 500 women are expected at the Carson...
Carson’s Covered California Doctor Financial Help Remains for Most Enrollees as 2027 Open Enrollment Nears
Carson’s Covered California Doctor: Financial Help Remains for Most Enrollees as 2027 Open Enrollment Nears
Open enrollment for 2027 health coverage through Covered California begins Nov. 1. The state marketplace’s chief medical officer says families shouldn’t assume they can’t afford coverage, even after federal cuts. “Free help is available. Don’t suffer in silence,” said Dr. Monica Soni, Covered California’s chief medical officer and a primary care physician. “Come to CoveredCA.com. We will lead you step by step through the rest of the process.” Soni spoke with The Carson Compass and Inland Valley News about how residents in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties can prepare, what is changing in...

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State Superintendent Candidates Shaw, Barrera Respond to California Student Test Scores 2
State Superintendent Candidates Shaw, Barrera Respond to California Student Test Scores
Carson IT Team Honored with Government Experience Award as Mayor Clashes with Speakers
Carson IT Team Honored With Government Experience Award As Mayor Clashes With Speakers
Black Woman Becomes First Police Chief of Newly Established City in Metro Atlanta, Georgia
Black Woman Becomes First Police Chief of Newly Established City in Metro Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. Anita Allen Atlanta, GA — Dr. Anita Allen, an African American woman, is making history as she has been named the first police chief of Mableton, Georgia, as the Metro Atlanta city prepares to...
Black Woman Becomes First Police Chief of Newly Established City in Metro Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. Anita Allen Atlanta, GA — Dr. Anita Allen, an African American woman, is making history as she has been named the first police chief of Mableton, Georgia, as the Metro Atlanta city prepares to launch its own police department for the first time...
Michael Jordan and His Jordan Brand Donate $1M to Expand HBCU Content Creation
Nationwide — NBA legend Michael Jordan and his Jordan Brand are donating more than $1 million to Morehouse College, an HBCU in Atlanta, Georgia, to support students pursuing careers in journalism, sports, and digital media. The donation will fund...
Washington: At CBC Week, California Leaders Center Economic Power and Investment in Black Institutions
U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon joins Chet P. Hewitt, president and CEO of Sierra Health Foundation, and co-moderator Jalisa Evans of the AYA Education Coalition for a discussion during Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference week....
Black Woman Becomes First Police Chief of Newly Established City in Metro Atlanta, Georgia
Black Woman Becomes First Police Chief of Newly Established City in Metro Atlanta, Georgia
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Michael Jordan and His Jordan Brand Donate $1M to Expand HBCU Content Creation
Washington- At CBC Week, California Leaders Center Economic Power and Investment in Black Institutions 3
Washington: At CBC Week, California Leaders Center Economic Power and Investment in Black Institutions
Police Chief Finally Fired Three Months After Racist Text Messages Are Discovered
Police Chief Finally Fired Three Months After Racist Text Messages Are Discovered
Politics, The Vote and The Black Church
Politics, The Vote and The Black Church
The California Endowment Breaks Ground on Robert K
The California Endowment Breaks Ground on Robert K. Ross Center
Community leaders and representatives of The California Endowment gather for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Robert K. Ross Center for Hope and Healing, a key component of Hope Village. The two-acre...
The California Endowment Breaks Ground on Robert K. Ross Center
Community leaders and representatives of The California Endowment gather for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Robert K. Ross Center for Hope and Healing, a key component of Hope Village. The two-acre campus will combine affordable housing with health...
Gov. Newsom Approves Tax Credits for Newsrooms -- Despite Eligibility, Cost Concerns
California State Governor, Gavin Newsom Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Sept. 30, aimed at strengthening California’s struggling local news industry, saying journalists are essential to exposing wrongdoing and protecting democracy. “It’s journalists...
The California Endowment Breaks Ground on Robert K
The California Endowment Breaks Ground on Robert K. Ross Center
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Gov. Newsom Approves Tax Credits for Newsrooms -- Despite Eligibility, Cost Concerns
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Gov. Newsom Swears In 10,000 New Paid Service Corps Workers
Midterms Have Revived Universal Healthcare Debate. These States Are Ahead of Everyone
Midterms Have Revived Universal Healthcare Debate. These States Are Ahead of Everyone.
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'Not on My Watch': Gipson's Final Bill Aims to Ease the Strain on MLK Community Hospital
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Rojas Seeks Reelection with Focus on Public Safety, Infrastructure and Economic Development
As part of The Carson Compass’ Your Vote, Your Voice election coverage, the newspaper is introducing candidates seeking local office in the Nov. 3 general election. Councilwoman Arleen Bocatija Rojas is...
Rojas Seeks Reelection with Focus on Public Safety, Infrastructure and Economic Development
As part of The Carson Compass’ Your Vote, Your Voice election coverage, the newspaper is introducing candidates seeking local office in the Nov. 3 general election. Councilwoman Arleen Bocatija Rojas is seeking reelection to the Carson City Council in...
Hollaway Centers Public Safety, Senior Services and Community Access in District 4 Bid
As part of The Carson Compass’ Your Vote, Your Voice election coverage, the newspaper is introducing candidates seeking local office in the Nov. 3 general election. John Hollaway is seeking election to the Carson City Council in District 4, challenging...
Meet the Candidate: Mike Gipson Seeks Board of Equalization District 3 Seat
Asm. Mike Gipson (D-65) As voters prepare for the Nov. 3 general election, The Carson Compass continues its Meet the Candidate series, introducing candidates seeking to represent Carson and surrounding communities at the local, state and federal levels. Assemblymember...
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Rojas Seeks Reelection with Focus on Public Safety, Infrastructure and Economic Development
Hollaway Centers Public Safety, Senior Services and Community Access in District 4 Bid
Hollaway Centers Public Safety, Senior Services and Community Access in District 4 Bid
Meet the Candidate- Mike Gipson Seeks Board of Equalization District 3 Seat
Meet the Candidate: Mike Gipson Seeks Board of Equalization District 3 Seat
Carson Forum Brings Candidates and Voters Face to Face
Carson Forum Brings Candidates and Voters Face to Face
Carson Treasurer Monica Cooper Highlights Fiscal Priorities, Transparency in City Finances
Meet the Candidate: Monica Cooper Seeks Another Term as Carson City Treasurer
AI Stocks Rebound, but Concentration Risks Remain.webp
AI Stocks Rebound, but Concentration Risks Remain
In a week marked by continued concerns about rising interest rates, the bond market found some relief after two large Treasury auctions of 10- and 30-year securities were well received by investors. The...
AI Stocks Rebound, but Concentration Risks Remain
In a week marked by continued concerns about rising interest rates, the bond market found some relief after two large Treasury auctions of 10- and 30-year securities were well received by investors. The week’s most significant development came Thursday,...
Free Clinic in Carson Sept. 30 Helps Residents Clear Criminal Records
Carson, CA — Residents whose criminal records still stand in the way of jobs, housing or professional licenses can get free legal help at a record-clearing clinic in Carson next week.   Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson, whose 65th Assembly District...
When The Business Changes Faster Than The Training
Since AI entered the workplace, organizations are changing fast, and their teams can’t keep up. Nearly three-quarters of frontline workers surveyed report experiencing skill gaps, according to a recent McKinsey survey, and those gaps are bound to...
AI Stocks Rebound, but Concentration Risks Remain.webp
AI Stocks Rebound, but Concentration Risks Remain
Free Clinic in Carson Sept. 30 Helps Residents Clear Criminal Records
When The Business Changes Faster Than The Training
When The Business Changes Faster Than The Training
Ormat Technologies Celebrates Project Approval and Community Support in Carson
Ormat Technologies Celebrates Project Approval and Community Support in Carson
Students on the campus of Los Angeles City College
California Community Colleges Could Expand Access to Bachelor’s Degrees Under Bills Before Newsom
Sprouts Opening Brings Fresh Start to Carson Plaza
Sprouts Opening Brings Fresh Start to Carson Plaza
New grocery store opens Friday as longtime shopping center undergoes revitalization Carson, CA — A familiar Carson shopping center is getting a fresh start this week. Sprouts Farmers Market will...
Sprouts Opening Brings Fresh Start to Carson Plaza
New grocery store opens Friday as longtime shopping center undergoes revitalization Carson, CA — A familiar Carson shopping center is getting a fresh start this week. Sprouts Farmers Market will officially open its first Carson location Friday,...
Still Unidentified: Carson Community Rallies Around Young Girl Found in Dominguez Channel
Carson, CA — One week after two bodies were recovered from the Dominguez Channel in Carson on consecutive days, a young girl remains without a publicly known name — and her story is beginning to stir an emotional response throughout the community. The...
Metro Seeks Public Input on Proposed I-405 Improvements Through Carson
The project map outlines Metro and Caltrans’ proposed I-405 improvements between Wilmington Avenue and Main Street, including new auxiliary lanes and complete streets improvements through Carson and surrounding areas. / Photo Courtesy of Metro and Caltrans   Carson,...
Sprouts Opening Brings Fresh Start to Carson Plaza
Sprouts Opening Brings Fresh Start to Carson Plaza
Still Unidentified- Carson Community Rallies Around Young Girl Found in Dominguez Channel
Still Unidentified: Carson Community Rallies Around Young Girl Found in Dominguez Channel
Metro Seeks Public Input on Proposed I-405 Improvements Through Carson
Metro Seeks Public Input on Proposed I-405 Improvements Through Carson
Commentary: Our Vote Is Not a Blank Check--What Black Women Are Really Saying About the Governor's Race
Commentary: Our Vote Is Not a Blank Check--What Black Women Are Really Saying About the Governor's Race
“It’s Bigger Than One Person”: Black Caucus Members Support Bill Renaming César Chávez Day to Farm Workers Day
“It’s Bigger Than One Person”: Black Caucus Members Support Bill Renaming César Chávez Day to Farm Workers Day
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Financial Help May Make Health Coverage More Affordable for Southern California Families in 2027
Statewide — Covered California has connected nearly 1.8 million people to health insurance this year and actively negotiates with health insurance companies to get the lowest possible prices for...
Financial Help May Make Health Coverage More Affordable for Southern California Families in 2027
Statewide — Covered California has connected nearly 1.8 million people to health insurance this year and actively negotiates with health insurance companies to get the lowest possible prices for consumers.  California’s rate increase of 9.9% is...
Financial Help May Make Health Coverage More Affordable for Southern California Families in 2027
Statewide — Covered California has connected nearly 1.8 million people to health insurance this year and actively negotiates with health insurance companies to get the lowest possible prices for consumers.  California’s rate increase of 9.9% is...
Carson Advances E-bike Restrictions as Residents Press for Refinery Task Force
Carson, CA — The Carson City Council advanced a proposed ordinance Oct. 6 that would restrict electric bikes and other mobility devices on sidewalks and in city parks, as residents urged the city to involve the community in cleanup plans for the...
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Financial Help May Make Health Coverage More Affordable for Southern California Families in 2027
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Financial Help May Make Health Coverage More Affordable for Southern California Families in 2027
Carson Advances E-bike Restrictions as Residents Press for Refinery Task Force
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Carson Welcomes First Sprouts Farmers Market, Bringing Fresh Food and New Investment to North Carson
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Dope Dating Advice with Dr. Kerry Neal: When Commitment Makes Sense to a Man
State Superintendent Candidates Shaw, Barrera Respond to California Student Test Scores 2
State Superintendent Candidates Shaw, Barrera Respond to California Student Test Scores
California’s test scores — rising but still below prepandemic levels — demonstrate that the state’s schools have more work to do, according to Sonja Shaw and Richard Barrera, candidates for California’s...
State Superintendent Candidates Shaw, Barrera Respond to California Student Test Scores
California’s test scores — rising but still below prepandemic levels — demonstrate that the state’s schools have more work to do, according to Sonja Shaw and Richard Barrera, candidates for California’s superintendent of public instruction.   California’s...
Jazz at Drew Returns as Charles R. Drew University Marks 60 Years
The Original Lakeside slated to perform at the 2026 Jazz at Drew, October 10, 2026.   Watts, CA — Jazz at Drew returns Oct. 10 to the campus of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. University leaders hope the festival shows...
After Months of Contract Tension, LAUSD Educators Begin Receiving Raises and Retroactive Pay
Thousands of Los Angeles Unified School District teachers and SEIU members rally outside the LAUSD headquarters in Los Angeles Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Thousands of service workers backed by teachers began a three-day strike against LAUSD, shutting down...
State Superintendent Candidates Shaw, Barrera Respond to California Student Test Scores 2
State Superintendent Candidates Shaw, Barrera Respond to California Student Test Scores
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Jazz at Drew Returns as Charles R. Drew University Marks 60 Years
After Months of Contract Tension, LAUSD Educators Begin Receiving Raises and Retroactive Pay
After Months of Contract Tension, LAUSD Educators Begin Receiving Raises and Retroactive Pay
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Richard Turner Jr. Scholarship Concert to Celebrate Music, Education and Emerging Talent
Founder of Black Woman-Owned Education Company Helps Students Rediscover the Joy of Learning This Back-to-School Season
Founder of Black Woman-Owned Education Company Helps Students Rediscover the Joy of Learning This Back-to-School Season
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Jazz at Drew Returns as Charles R. Drew University Marks 60 Years
The Original Lakeside slated to perform at the 2026 Jazz at Drew, October 10, 2026.   Watts, CA — Jazz at Drew returns Oct. 10 to the campus of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science....
Jazz at Drew Returns as Charles R. Drew University Marks 60 Years
The Original Lakeside slated to perform at the 2026 Jazz at Drew, October 10, 2026.   Watts, CA — Jazz at Drew returns Oct. 10 to the campus of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. University leaders hope the festival shows...
Los Angeles Celebrates Black Theatre Day
Members of Los Angeles’ Black theatre community gather for the annual Black Theatre Day community photo at Give Hope Studios in Boyle Heights on September 12, 2026. / Photo by Kamal Bolden. When was the last time you sat in a room and watched somebody...
Fam Fest Returns for a Day of Music, Family Fun and Community Connection
Carson, CA — Stevenson Park is set to become one of Carson’s biggest gathering places this weekend as the City of Carson welcomes families for Fam Fest, a free community celebration bringing residents together for an afternoon of music, entertainment,...
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Jazz at Drew Returns as Charles R. Drew University Marks 60 Years
Los Angeles Celebrates Black Theatre Day
Los Angeles Celebrates Black Theatre Day
Fam Fest Returns for a Day of Music
Fam Fest Returns for a Day of Music, Family Fun and Community Connection
Carson Reaches $370 Million Settlement With Refinery Operator, Moves to Pull Tax Measure From Ballot
Carson Reaches $370 Million Settlement With Refinery Operator, Moves to Pull Tax Measure From Ballot
Sold-Out Cajun & Blues White Linen Affair Returns to Carson for Eighth Year
Sold-Out Cajun & Blues White Linen Affair Returns to Carson for Eighth Year

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