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.

A Compton gas station has been looted multiple times by large mobs, causing over $200,000 in damages. Owner Ali Misaghi says employees are traumatized and law enforcement has failed to respond. Despite repeated pleas for help, no arrests have been made. The Citizens' Coalition for Change stands with Misaghi, condemns the violence, and demands immediate action and accountability from law enforcement.

Long Beach has been designated a sanctuary city by the Trump administration for limiting ICE cooperation under a 2025 executive order. Recent city ordinances restrict data sharing and expand legal aid for undocumented residents. Critics argue the policies compromise public safety, hinder law enforcement, and risk nearly $1B in federal grants amid Long Beach’s homelessness crisis and strained city resources.