Harris and Newsom staged “coincidental” visits to Compton schools, signaling political ambition while dodging real answers. Harris, eyeing a 2026 run, skipped speaking at a graduation she crashed. Newsom, a lame duck, pushed a literacy plan as legacy theater. Both skipped the state party convention, opting instead for staged photo ops—offering image over substance, and leaving voters guessing.

The Citizens' Coalition for Change strongly opposes CUSD’s $25M purchase of mid-size electric buses, citing fiscal irresponsibility, lack of transparency, and misplaced priorities. More efficient full-size diesel buses could have been purchased at a fraction of the cost. The group urges accountability, cost-benefit analysis, and public input in future decisions. Compton deserves smart, needs-based spending—not politically driven experiments.

Black Image Center, a vital creative space in L.A. for Black photographers, is closing its physical location due to financial strain and leadership burnout—echoing similar shutdowns of Black-owned community hubs like Salt Eaters Bookshop and Bloom & Plume. Once buoyed by post-2020 support, these spaces now face fading funding and unsustainable demands.

On April 16, 2025, Compton City Council suspended fireworks sales for July 4th, citing safety and environmental concerns. The Citizens' Coalition is neutral regarding this decision, yet acknowledges its potential benefits to public health and safety.

A Crisis You Can’t Ignore Since May 2022, the Chiquita Canyon Landfill —located near Val Verde , a community with deep roots as a safe...

Citizens Coalition for Change urges the City of Compton to strongly consider a city-wide ban on the sale and use of fireworks in Compton.

The Compton Pledge was introduced by Compton Mayor Aja Brown on October 16, 2020. This initiative, in partnership with the Fund for...

Although commonly believed, the city of Los Angeles does not currently have a formal "sanctuary city" law on the books that officially...