Compton election
Shirley Hawkins
Apr 23 2009

Results are in

Compton, CA -- Compton’s hotly contested primary election race held Tuesday toppled contenders and reinstated formerly elected officials.

Provisional ballots must still be counted and certified election results will be available next week.

Mayor Eric J. Perrodin handily won the mayor’s race with 3,041 votes over candidates Joyce Harvey Kelley and Lynn Boone.

Lillie Dobson won the Second District City Council race with 2,738 votes over Gwen Patrick and Elias Acevedo.

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High School exit exam reviewed
Cynthia E. Griffin-  |   OW Managing Editor
Apr 23 2009

Minority students negatively impacted

A new report released this week by a Stanford University research team, based on a study of four school districts in the state, found that the graduation rates of the lowest achieving African American students dropped 19% since the requirement that all seniors in the state pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) was implemented in order to obtain a diploma.

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WE CARE helps families
OW Staff
Apr 23 2009

California Utilities Commission and utility companies launch money-saving programs

Rosemead, CA -- As a way to raise awareness about programs that help income-qualified utility customers save money on their bills, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has joined with utilities to create “We CARE California.”

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South L.A. renovations
Brittney M. Walker  |   OW Staff Writer
Apr 23 2009

Revitalization continues through recession

 Los Angeles, CA -- In 2008, the Mayor’s Office issued a five-year strategic plan to revitalize South Los Angeles. From housing to education, L.A. is getting a face-lift.

The plan proposes that hundreds of jobs will be created, the physical appearance of South L.A. will be improved, and the quality of life in neighborhoods will be better. So far, the plan is on track as new housing units are in the works and shopping center renovations are being done. But the current financial status of the nation has stagnated some initiative plans.
 

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Motivated Men of Dorsey to hold ‘Afternoon of Excellence’
Juliana D. Norwood  |   OW Staff Writer
May 9 2013

Working to get others involved in educating young Black men

The Motivated Men of Dorsey High School is a nonprofit organization committed to community collaboration and social responsibility through its efforts to prepare the young men at Dorsey High School to be effective communicators, critical thinkers and life-long learners. As a collaborative of alumni, parents, faculty, staff and community members, the organization’s objective is to foster positive relationships with the young men in an effort to close the achievement gap, increase test scores, and lead them to a successful high school experience.

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