The Compton Station Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Specific Plan, announced in 2021, was meant to transform the Metro A Line station area into a dense, mixed-use district. Despite frequent references, the project remains largely unfinished and inactive. Environmental review ended in 2022, yet no adoption, zoning changes, developers, or construction have followed—making it a familiar Compton community problem: plenty of talk, plans, and promises, but little to no follow-th

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing a formal complaint alleging misuse of a City of Compton credit card and potential campaign finance violations by Councilman Andre Spicer. The complaint followed the release of 2025 city credit card statements and community concerns raised at council meetings. The DA has confirmed the matter is under review, with no findings or charges announced, while campaign finance issues are typically overseen by the FPPC.

The California State Auditor’s October 2025 report finds that although Compton has made progress in infrastructure planning, financial reporting, and purchasing reforms, it remains a high-risk city. Ongoing failures in governance, competitive hiring, budgeting, and long-term planning continue to weaken stability. Public safety risks linked to water reliability, street conditions, fire overtime, and unfinished sewer projects remain unresolved.

Street takeovers are not declining—they are becoming deadlier. Despite claims of a 35% reduction, communities see ongoing chaos, shootings, and unsolved crimes. A Compton double homicide remains unresolved four years later, with over 100 witnesses fleeing. With no Safety Commission oversight and leaders celebrating statistics, residents reject feel-good reports and demand real enforcement, accountability, and justice.

Child sexual abuse is a serious crime that can occur even within trusted environments. A recent case involving a substitute teacher who worked in Compton Unified School District schools underscores the need for vigilance. CSA includes grooming, exploitation, and the creation of explicit material involving minors. Protecting students in Compton schools requires awareness, reporting, and a shared commitment to child safety.

The City of Compton and former City Attorney Eric Perrodin have settled multiple legal disputes following Perrodin’s resignation earlier this month. Court filings confirm that both sides agreed to resolve dueling lawsuits related to disagreements over the 2024–25 city budget, authority of the City Attorney’s Office, and alleged misuse of city resources. Settlement terms were not disclosed. Perrodin was elected City Attorney in March 2024.

A Compton-area man was mauled to death by 13 pit bulls kept in a suspected illegal backyard breeding operation likely tied to dog-fighting. This tragedy highlights the urgent need for communities to report unlicensed kennels, animal cruelty, and dangerous breeding sites to protect public safety and stop violent underground activities.

The Citizens’ Coalition notes the County’s report showing a 35% drop in illegal street takeovers in Los Angeles County Supervisorial District 2, with even greater declines in Compton-area communities. But this progress is not enough. Street takeovers still endanger residents, and the goal must be complete elimination. Every remaining incident is unacceptable and demands stronger action.

Compton residents are outraged after the City Council illegally canceled its meeting instead of convening and adjourning as required by the City Charter. The move appears to shield Councilmember Spicer and the City Manager from scrutiny over thousands in questionable credit-card charges. Citizens demand transparency, the release of the full credit-card report, and accountability from all officials involved.

50 Cent’s $50M Shreveport investment may boost Louisiana, but it’s a missed opportunity for Compton. The Citizens’ Coalition argues he built his brand on communities like ours yet chose profit over reinvestment. With Hollywood in decline and many skilled LA workers—especially people of color—needing jobs, Compton offered talent, culture, and need. Instead, those benefits were exported to Shreveport.

The Citizens’ Coalition condemns the alleged child sexual assaults committed by Compton pastor Quintilo Sagrero, calling the case a grave betrayal and a symptom of broader moral decline affecting the community. Authorities believe additional victims may exist and urge anyone with information to come forward to help bring full justice.

The City of Compton plans to approve a 60-home, all-electric gated community at 2320 N. Parmelee Ave. The project includes 12 affordable homes and claims no major environmental impacts. Residents can review and comment until Nov. 5, 2025, and attend the public hearing on Nov. 12 at the Douglas F. Dollarhide Community Center to voice opinions on traffic, safety, and environmental concerns.

Gentrification has displaced over 500,000 Black residents since 1980, erasing culture, history, and political power in cities from Watts to Washington. Once-thriving Black neighborhoods are now unrecognizable, replaced by newcomers and government subsidized undocumented immigrants, mostly from Middle and South America, while longtime residents are priced out. Revitalization without inclusion is displacement. The question is not whether cities grow, but who gets to stay and wh

We honor the life of Artra Wynn, beloved Board Member of the Citizen’s Coalition for Change and tireless advocate for Compton. From uniting residents through civic forums to defeating harmful initiatives, supporting veterans, and empowering neighborhoods, her dedication leaves a lasting legacy of service, pride, and community strength. Artra will be deeply missed, but her impact will inspire for years to come.

On July 14, 2025, coordinated street takeovers in Long Beach and South Los Angeles led to looting, vandalism, and business devastation. J & G Market, El Super, Walgreens, and others were hit. The Citizens Coalition for Change condemned the lawlessness and called for urgent action: deployment of surveillance tech, real-time monitoring, facial recognition, stricter laws, and fast-track courts. “Let’s take back our communities.”

Compton’s $104M fiber network project is billed as a fix for the “digital divide,” an outdated phrase which does no meaning in today's smart phone age. Critics say it's a costly PR move. Residents already have internet—just overpriced and neglected by ISPs. Funded by state bonds instead of the ISPs, federal passthroughs, and phone bill surcharges, the project risks becoming a taxpayer-funded bailout if the same providers win the contracts. The real issue isn’t access—it’s acc

Concord Court brings 60 townhomes to West Compton, starting at $570K—well above what locals earning the $62K median income can afford. Gentrification Masked as Progress? Despite local politicians’ praise, the development hints more at early-stage gentrification than meaningful uplift. Concord Court feels aimed at first-time buyers from outside the area, not at solving Compton’s housing shortage for its existing residents.

This 4th of July, as we enter our nation's 250th year, the Citizens’ Coalition for Change rejects media cynicism and stands firm in hope. We believe America is stepping into a Golden Era—led by integrity, driven by gratitude, and fueled by the renewed American Dream. It’s time to rise, not retreat. God bless Compton, and God bless the United States of America.

Compton residents used a fake construction company to launder millions in meth profits through ATMs and wire transfers. Despite attempts to hide the activity, federal agents uncovered the scheme, seizing drugs, guns, and tracing suspicious cash flow. This case proves that crime doesn’t pay—criminals may seem ahead for a while, but justice always catches up.

Between June 7–8, Compton saw violent protests after ICE raids, including a 12-hour standoff, bottle-throwing, a vehicle fire, and street vandalism. National Guard troops were deployed by presidential order. While damage occurred, the unrest was brief and localized—not a full-scale riot. Cleanup began the next day. The clashes were part of broader county-wide protests against federal immigration enforcement actions.