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🌱 Cerritos College moves closer to turning parking into student housing

Compton, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Compton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Cerritos College moves closer to turning parking into student housing
  • Before winter rain, check your roof—and know your repair rights
  • San Jose follows Compton win with a one-point escape

Also on today's calendar: LOCATION: ENERGY — The Wellness Session and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm; sunny, then hazy, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 78, low: 61.
  • Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 72 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cerritos College Plots Dorms on Studebaker Road, Parking Lot to Go (newsbreak.com) — Cerritos College is moving toward replacing a Norwalk parking lot with student housing, part of a regional push that also includes Compton College. The district has filed an environmental notice for three residential buildings along Studebaker Road. Earlier college plans described roughly 400 affordable beds, backed by $80 million in funding.
   

• Rainy Season Is Here, How to Get Your Roof Ready in South LA and the South Bay (2urbangirls.com) — Compton homeowners and renters can prepare for winter rain by checking roof drainage and documenting signs of leaks before storms arrive. The regional guide recommends clearing gutters, checking flashing and staying off roofs. Renters should report leaks in writing and contact city code enforcement if repairs remain unresolved.
   

• Jaguars Narrowly Win Despite Late Comeback from LA Trade Tech. (sjcctimes.com) — After beating Compton 78–60 on Nov. 6, San Jose City College survived a much tighter game against LA Trade Tech, winning 90–89. The Jaguars briefly lost their lead in the final three minutes but recovered, with freshman Carlton Thomas scoring a team-high 21 points.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Target posted a job opening for Specialty Sales (Style, Tech, Beauty, Beauty Studio) (T2275) in Compton. Apply here.
  • Knott's Berry Farm posted a job opening for Cook in COMPTON. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Compton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Carson

  • Boxing News: Diego Pacheco Talks Upcoming Fight Vs. Darius Fulghum & Potential Fights At Super Middleweight (fightnews.com)
  • Trust Is What Moves AI Forward: Southern California Executives Connect on Responsible Innovation (cdomagazine.tech)
  • California to require ID for creatine, fitness supplements starting in 2027 (ktvu.com)

Gardena

  • The LA Sentinel's Student Athlete of the Week: Bryce 'Squiddy' Johnson (thelalocal.org)

Cerritos

  • Artesia Offers Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway (patch.com)

Ok Compton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Compton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Compton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.