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Possible explosive device prompts evacuations in Compton

  • Jun 12

Onlooker struck by car at illegal street takeover

  • Jun 2

ABC7 gets an inside look at how deputies take down street takeovers

  • Jun 1

Fire rips through Compton building that houses magnesium products

  • Apr 14

3 guard dogs stabbed at historic Compton cemetery, owner says

  • Apr 13

Federal agents tackled, used Taser on man in Compton, witness says

  • Jan 29

1,600 headstones, plaques targeted in repeat Compton cemetery thefts

  • Jan 3

Compton group for young dancers, drummers hope for new practice space

  • Dec 14, 2025

Latest Videos

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Hand grenade recovered after evacuation of homes in Compton

  • Jun 14
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Compton neighborhood evacuated over possible grenade: Deputies

  • Jun 14
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Possible explosive device found in Compton home prompts evacuations in neighborhood

  • Jun 12
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Evacuations underway in Compton neighborhood after possible explosive device found

  • Jun 12
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Onlooker hit by car doing donuts at Compton street takeover

  • Jun 2
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Onlooker hit by car doing donuts at Compton street takeover: Video

  • Jun 2
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ABC7 gets an inside look at how deputies take down street takeovers

  • Jun 1
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ABC7 gets an inside look at how deputies take down street takeovers

  • Jun 1

Latest Stories

Anthony Anderson's Harvest of Hope event aims to help others in Compton during holiday season

"I want to do this. I need to do this. It's part of my purpose." Anthony Anderson is proud of his Compton roots. The actor remembers his own family receiving help growing up and considers it a blessing to be able to pay it forward.

  • Nov 21, 2025

102-year-old WWII veteran visits Compton school where he once worked as a teacher

Leon Anstead paid a special visit to the Compton school where he used to work as a teacher 80 years ago.

  • Nov 9, 2025

50-year-old Compton College student shows it's never too late to pursue your dreams

A 50-year-old football player and student at Compton College is breaking the mold and showing it's never too late to pursue your dreams!

  • Nov 6, 2025

Man fatally shot after allegedly groping woman, threatening violence inside Compton beauty store

A man was shot and killed by a customer inside a Compton beauty supply store after he allegedly groped another customer and threaten to kill people inside, authorities say.

  • Oct 21, 2025

Compton group focuses on breaking stigma associated with city

Divine Media Group founder DeMira Pierre is showing us around the city she loves, so much so that she created a festival to break the stigma associated with Compton and bring light to all it has to offer.

  • Oct 7, 2025