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.

Compton clarified it has no role in federal immigration enforcement actions tied to a private lease with ICE. While legally accurate and SB 54-compliant, the statement risks political backlash. Citizens' Coalition for Change urges balanced messaging that reassures residents, avoids resistance optics, respects the law, maintains practical communication with federal agencies, and fosters civic engagement—especially among underrepresented Latino voters.

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.

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.