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Results 1 - 20 of 183 in Compton, CA

  1. Firearm surrender program planned

    Saturday | Ventura County Star

    Residents of Ventura County can take part in a firearm surrender program that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department will hold next month in Compton.

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    Related Topix: Ventura County, CA, Los Angeles County, CA

  2. Gun-for-gift-card exchange set for ComptonRead the original story

    Friday Nov 20 | The Daily Breeze

    A "Guns for Gifts" exchange will be held in Compton Dec. 5-6. A $100 gift card from Best Buy, Ralphs or Target will be given for each gun surrendered, Sgt. 3 comments

  3. A Guide to Thanksgiving Meals, Food and FunRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 19 | L.A. Watts Times

    ... at 3669 W. Slauson Ave., starting at 8 a.m. Lines usually form a day in advance. KJLH will also be on the steps of Compton City Hall passing out turkeys and boxes of food to Compton residents only Nov. 24, beginning at 10 a.m. Los Angeles Mission, ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Los Angeles, CA, Hollywood (Los Angeles, CA)

  4. yanaRead the original story

    May 15, 2009 | Homicide Report

    ... morning, gathering for Draysean Earl, a 13-year-old black youth who was gunned down in broad daylight last week in Compton. The pall bearers wore white. Family and friends came in memorial T-shirts. Women shouted and sang, their hands reaching for ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  5. Manuel Perez, 17Read the original story

    Mar 26, 2007 | Homicide Report

    Manuel Garcia Perez, 17, a Latino youth, was shot multiple times in the torso at Josephine Court and Bullis Road in Compton at 6:20 p.m. Saturday, March 17, and survived at St.

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  6. S. FERGUSONRead the original story

    Feb 23, 2008 | Homicide Report

    ... Jr. Ferguson, 19, a young black man, was fatally stabbed in the chest at about 4:10 p.m. at 14528 S. Harris Ave. in Compton Sunday, Feb. 24, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Ferguson was transported to a local hospital, ...

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  7. Bob Keisser: Poly rare no-show in game for crownRead the original story

    Monday Nov 9 | Press-Telegram

    ... also in 1979, when President Jimmy Carter was attacked by a swamp rabbit. In 1979, Poly went 2-2-1 on the field and Compton won the Moore League with a 5-0 record over 4-1 Millikan. The last time Lakewood won an undisputed Moore League title was ... 3 comments

    Related Topix: High School Football, California High School Football

  8. Compton Man, 21, Killed In Crash Off 91 Freeway

    Monday Nov 9 | CBS 2 - KCAL 9

    ... off-ramp from the 91 Freeway on Sunday. The accident took place at 11 a.m. at South Alameda Street in Compton, California Highway Patrol Officer Krystal Carter said. The victim was identified as Arturo Garcia Rodriguez, 21, ...

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  9. Swine flu clinics in Cerritos, Compton and Pomona on Wednesday

    Saturday Nov 7 | LA Daily News

    Los Angeles County public heath workers will be administering free swine flu vaccinations to high-risk individuals in Cerritos, Compton and Pomona Wednesday. 4 comments

    Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Pomona, CA, Los Angeles County, CA, Cerritos, CA

  10. scarceshikaRead the original story

    Oct 22, 2009 | Homicide Report

    ... pm Lakeisha Hamm has not slept in days. Each time she lies down, the killing of her 13-year old son last week in Compton replays in her mind like a movie. She hears gunshots, rushes to the front door and sees a body drop to the ground. She knows her ...

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    Related Topix: Violent Crime, Inglewood, CA, Los Angeles County, CA

  11. sad momRead the original story

    Oct 5, 2009 | Homicide Report

    ... Edward Carr, a 17-year-old black youth, on Sept. 30. Carr was shot in the 14600 block of South Atlantic Avenue in Compton. Cory Smith , a 29-year-old black man, on Oct. 1. Smith was shot at Arbor Vitae Street and 10th Avenue in Inglewood. Efrain ...

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    Related Topix: Los Angeles County, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Hollywood (Los Angeles, CA), Pomona, CA

  12. Wilbert Mahone, 18Read the original story w/Photo

    May 22, 2007 | Homicide Report

    Wilbert Jamaal Mahone, 18, a black youth, was shot in the side at 3740 E. Pauline St. in Compton and died at 7:56 p.m. Monday, May 14. Jamaal to his family, he had come to Los Angeles from Georgia to look for work, and was at the home of a family ...

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  13. Long-touring WAR thunders into Carmel's Sunset Center.

    Thursday Nov 5 | Monterey County Weekly

    ... albums: Eric Burdon Declares WAR and The Black Man's Burdon . In fact, most of the original band members come from Compton in Los Angeles and had been gigging together since 1962, opening for such acts as Ike and Tina Turner. It wasn't until Burdon ...

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    Related Topix: Pop/Rock, War, Carmel, CA, Black Entertainment, Earth, Wind & Fire, R-N-B, Eric Burdon

  14. Straight outta.... Victory Outreach Compton

    Oct 5, 2009 | Examiner.com

    Pastor Hector Monarrez of Victory Outreach Compton is a true survivor of the hard Streets of Los Angeles.

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    Related Topix: Los Angeles, CA, Drugs

  15. a grieveing mom foreverRead the original story

    Oct 22, 2009 | Homicide Report

    ... pm Lakeisha Hamm has not slept in days. Each time she lies down, the killing of her 13-year old son last week in Compton replays in her mind like a movie. She hears gunshots, rushes to the front door and sees a body drop to the ground. She knows her ...

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    Related Topix: Violent Crime, Inglewood, CA, Los Angeles County, CA

  16. Home of the WeekRead the original story

    Friday Oct 30 | HeraldTimesOnline.com

    ... r a range, dishwasher and microwave oven. Directions: off South State Road 446 in Gentry East. Turn at the entrance (Compton Boulevard) then turn left onto Donington Drive. This home is on the right at the corner of Compton and Bridwell.

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    Related Topix: Home Listing, Home

  17. somebodyRead the original story

    Oct 22, 2009 | Homicide Report

    ... pm Lakeisha Hamm has not slept in days. Each time she lies down, the killing of her 13-year old son last week in Compton replays in her mind like a movie. She hears gunshots, rushes to the front door and sees a body drop to the ground. She knows her ...

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    Related Topix: Violent Crime, Inglewood, CA, Los Angeles County, CA

  18. Best FriendRead the original story w/Photo

    Oct 6, 2009 | Homicide Report

    Alton Mixon, a 51-year-old black man, was stabbed to deathMonday, Sept. 28, in hishouse in the 14100 block of South Albertson Avenue in an area of unincorporated Los Angeles County surrounded by Compton, according to coroner's officials.

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    Related Topix: Los Angeles County, CA

  19. 2 men arrested after man stabbed in home

    Friday Oct 30 | KABC - Los Angeles - Southern California - LA Breaking News, Weather, Traffic, Sports

    Two men were arrested Friday for allegedly breaking into a home and attacking a man in Compton.

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  20. Education briefsRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 29 | Fort Collins Coloradoan

    Fort Collins High School took home six awards at the Colorado High School Press Association 5A competition: > Third place to Ally Girardi in the Sports Column category > Third place to Matthew Larson in the Personality Feature category > Third place to Saundra Compton in the Sports Photography category > Third place to Kelly Tafoya in the ...

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    Related Topix: Arts, Photography, Life, Crochet, Hobbies

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