Activist, former government aide killed in Compton double homicide: ‘Bravery cost him his own life’ 

A beloved community activist and former government staffer was one of two people killed in a shooting at a Fourth of July block party in Compton. State Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) released a statement Monday confirming that Eric Washington, who once worked for Gipson, died when gunfire erupted during an Independence Day celebration around [...]