Compton News Brief: High-Speed Internet Project Begins, School Evacuations, and Deputy Lawsuit

High-Speed Internet Project Begins in Compton

Compton is embarking on a significant broadband expansion with the initiation of a $104 million project aimed at connecting 24 city halls and eventually local consumers to high-speed internet. This initiative is part of a broader effort to bridge the digital divide in southeast Los Angeles. The project is funded through grants from the California Department of Technology’s middle-mile broadband initiative and the California Public Utilities Commission’s last-mile federal funding account. The construction is set to span 125 miles, impacting cities including Huntington Park, Bellflower, and Downey. Hector de la Torre, executive director of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments, highlighted the unprecedented nature of this investment in the region. [Source: LAist]

Evacuation at Our Lady of Victory Catholic School

Our Lady of Victory Catholic School in Compton was evacuated following a threatening email received around 11:50 a.m. on Monday. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded promptly, and classes were canceled for the day as a precautionary measure. Authorities are investigating the source of the threat, which is believed to be a spam email similar to those sent to schools in Europe last week. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has stated that the threat was not credible and was intended to cause disruption and fear. [Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles]

Deputy Sues LA County Over Alleged Gang Activities

A deputy at the Compton Sheriff’s Station has filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County, alleging that the department failed to protect him after he reported the activities of an alleged deputy gang known as “The Executioners.” The lawsuit claims discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and civil rights violations. The deputy, a decorated Marine Corps combat veteran, reported the gang’s activities, which he alleges involve violating the rights of the public and other Sheriff’s Department employees. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has acknowledged the allegations and has initiated multiple investigations into the matter. [Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles]

Sources

• LAist: Construction of High-Speed Internet Project Begins in Compton
• FOX 11 Los Angeles: Catholic School Evacuated Due to Threat Investigation
• FOX 11 Los Angeles: Deputy Sues LA County Over Alleged Compton Station Gang