MLK Community Hospital, South L.A.’s only full-service hospital, faces a funding crisis threatening lifesaving care for hundreds of thousands. Overcrowded ER visits, rising costs, and losses in maternity care strain resources. Emergency state and county aid is only temporary—permanent funding, federal support, and community action are urgently needed to keep this vital safety net open.

SB 466 shields water agencies from lawsuits over cancer-causing chromium‑6 while they delay cleanup under state-approved plans. Critics say the law leaves Californians—especially in vulnerable communities—exposed without legal recourse. It's a temporary pause on accountability, not protection for the people drinking the water.

A new AP-NORC poll (Associated Press) shows fewer Americans believe Black people face high discrimination—down from 60% in 2021 to 45%. Skepticism about DEI is rising, with many saying it backfires or increases bias. Some minorities share concerns. The Citizens' Coalition for Change supports DEI as a tool for equity but rejects victimhood culture, stressing education and family values as the true path to progress.

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.

On July 14, 2025, coordinated street takeovers in Long Beach and South Los Angeles led to looting, vandalism, and business devastation. J & G Market, El Super, Walgreens, and others were hit. The Citizens Coalition for Change condemned the lawlessness and called for urgent action: deployment of surveillance tech, real-time monitoring, facial recognition, stricter laws, and fast-track courts. “Let’s take back our communities.”

Compton’s $104M fiber network project is billed as a fix for the “digital divide,” an outdated phrase which does no meaning in today's smart phone age. Critics say it's a costly PR move. Residents already have internet—just overpriced and neglected by ISPs. Funded by state bonds instead of the ISPs, federal passthroughs, and phone bill surcharges, the project risks becoming a taxpayer-funded bailout if the same providers win the contracts. The real issue isn’t access—it’s acc

Concord Court brings 60 townhomes to West Compton, starting at $570K—well above what locals earning the $62K median income can afford. Gentrification Masked as Progress? Despite local politicians’ praise, the development hints more at early-stage gentrification than meaningful uplift. Concord Court feels aimed at first-time buyers from outside the area, not at solving Compton’s housing shortage for its existing residents.

In June 2024, SCOTUS affirmed states' right to defund abortion providers. This decision restores fiscal sovereignty and protects taxpayers from funding controversial procedures. Meanwhile, abortion data shows Black Americans—just 13% of the population—account for over 39% of abortions. With 1 abortion every 30 seconds in the U.S., and 1 for every 2 Black births, the numbers expose a tragic and disproportionate toll.

Success starts at home. Confident, disciplined, and responsible children are shaped by parents who lead with love, belief, and structure. Richard Williams didn’t just train Venus and Serena for tennis—he built their unshakable self-belief, teaching them that with confidence and discipline, they could succeed in anything. Champions aren’t born—they’re raised.

The U.S. Pride movement faces rapid dismantling as key LGBTQ+ protections are reversed under Trump’s administration. Controversies include the Supreme Court upholding bans on gender-affirming care for minors, canceled Pride events, cuts to LGBTQ+ support, and disputes over transgender athletes. The movement is fractured, with conservative LGBTQ+ voices opposing radical agendas. Pride is on life support unless transgender activism refocuses.

CC4C calls the In-N-Out lawsuit frivolous and an abuse of civil rights claims. Shaving sideburns isn't racial discrimination, and losing a job over grooming standards shows entitlement, not injustice. In hard times, rejecting a stable job over vanity is insulting to those who follow basic rules to work. CC4C supports fair policies and urges people to stop weaponizing identity to avoid accountability.

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...