Carson Compass

09/08/2026

More than 300,000 vehicles pass through Carson’s stretch of the I-405 every single day.

Metro and Caltrans are now studying major safety and mobility improvements — and Carson residents have until September 21 to weigh in.

New lanes. Pedestrian upgrades. Better bike connections, and some parking on 213th Street could be removed.

⚠️ Your voice matters before the deadline.

What improvement do you most want to see on the I-405 in Carson? Tell us below

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09/08/2026

Pianist and music educator Richard Turner Jr. — known to fans as ""88 Fingers"" for his mastery of every key on the keyboard — takes the stage this Sunday as he headlines the 4th Annual Richard Turner Jr. Musical Gifts Scholarship Concert.

A three-decade veteran of the music industry, Turner has shared stages and studios with gospel great Thomas Whitfield and R&B legends James Ingram and Teena Marie, and spent 18 years as musical director for smooth jazz artist Eric Darius. A Cal State Dominguez Hills music education graduate, he's built the concert into an annual celebration of music, education and opportunity for young Black musicians.

This year's show will name the three recipients of the 2026 Richard Turner Jr. Musical Gifts Scholarships — and double as a birthday celebration for Turner himself.

📍 Breath of Life Seventh-day Adventist Church, 425 S. La Brea Ave., Inglewood
🕔 Sunday, Sept. 13 | 5 p.m.
🎟️ $35 | richardturnerjr.com

Proceeds support college students majoring in music education.

09/07/2026

NVIDIA reported blockbuster earnings, reinvigorating the AI trade. But Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh may have delivered the more consequential headline at Jackson Hole: he’s ending forward guidance — the post-2008 practice of signaling future Fed moves — and telling markets to form their own expectations.

Here’s why that matters:
📌 U.S. Treasury interest costs now exceed $1 trillion annually — more than defense spending
📌 PCE inflation at 3.7% — above the Fed’s 2% target for 65 straight months
📌 Markets now pricing a 57% chance of a September rate hike
📌 AI’s massive debt-and-equity buildout makes it more exposed to rate increases than ever

CIO Brent Schutte’s bottom line: the era of quick policy rescues may be fading. Forward returns could be lower. Market hiccups may last longer. And diversification matters more than ever.

How are you thinking about your investment strategy heading into the fall?

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09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the hardworking people who build, serve, and strengthen our community every day. Thank you for your dedication and the impact you make. ❤️💙💛

09/06/2026

🚨 DEVELOPING STORY | Carson, CA

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s homicide detectives are investigating after a second body was discovered near the Dominguez Channel in Carson on Wednesday morning — just one day after another body was recovered from the same area.

The deceased has been identified only as an adult male. No cause of death, identity or circumstances have been released. Authorities have not confirmed any connection between the two incidents.

The investigation is being led by the LASD Homicide Bureau under Lt. Christopher Oakley.

If you have information:
📞 LASD Homicide Bureau: 323-890-5500
📞 Crime Stoppers (anonymous): 800-222-TIPS (8477)

The Carson Compass is actively following this story and will provide updates as information becomes available.

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09/06/2026

The Truth in Disclosure Act — AB 2599 — passed the California Legislature 60-13 on August 26 and is now on Gov. Newsom’s desk. If signed, it would require corporations with $100M+ in annual receipts doing business in California to submit sworn affidavits disclosing historical ties to chattel slavery — creating a publicly searchable digital archive of corporate profiteering from slavery.

No other state has done this. California could be first.

Emmy Award-winning activist W. Kamau Bell joined the Day of Action rally at the State Capitol, saying: “The nation is watching California because this state often leads the way on big nationwide discussions.”

Assemblymember Isaac Bryan called it an educational tool, not a punitive one: “Many folks don’t know that companies wrote policies with slaves, that banks backed loans with slaves as collateral. California deserves to know these answers.”

Should corporations be required to disclose their historical ties to slavery? Share your thoughts.

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09/05/2026

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital was built for 25,000 emergency visits a year. Today it’s treating 125,000 — with patients sometimes triaged in tents outside.

Assemblymember Mike Gipson’s AB 2405 just passed the California Legislature and is now on Gov. Newsom’s desk. The bill would require law enforcement to transport patients to the nearest appropriate emergency department — helping distribute ER demand more equitably across hospitals and giving safety-net facilities like MLK a fighting chance.

The bill comes alongside a landmark $32 million Kaiser Permanente investment to expand MLK’s Hope Emergency Center — a rare moment of good news for one of LA’s most medically underserved communities.

“It’s in the best interest of vulnerable patients to travel to the closest doctor who can help.” — Asm. Mike Gipson

Do you think California does enough to protect safety-net hospitals serving low-income communities?

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09/04/2026

Secretary of State Shirley Weber says early voting helps ensure every ballot gets counted — and reduces the window for misinformation to take hold.

Meanwhile, a new battle is brewing over Prop 39 — a voter ID measure that supporters call a security fix and opponents are calling voter suppression.

Do you plan to vote early this November? Tell us below 👇

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09/03/2026

Sixty-Five & Still Becoming: Grateful for the Journey, Excited About What is Next

Wendy Gladney There are certain birthdays that cause you to stop and reflect a little more deeply than others. For me, turning 65 is one of them. As I prepare to celebrate this milestone, I find myself thinking about the many chapters of my life: the good, the difficult, the unexpected, and even tho...

09/03/2026

Dope Dating Advice with Dr. Kerry Neal: Fine, Fabulous, and Forgotten

Kerry Neal is the founder and creator of Urban Birds & Bees, a social change movement and podcast that elevates the discussion regarding Black relationships including dating practices, mate selection, and self-awareness Fontana, CA -- Hey ladies (and guys) out there--have you ever been told, “You....