In Compton, California, 155th Street symbolizes a history steeped in fear and violence, home to the infamous Compton Varrio 155 gang. Emerging from the racial tensions of the post-World War II era, CV-155 gained a notorious reputation for racially-motivated crimes and ruthless violence. Known for their grim reaper logo and ferocity even towards supposed allies, CV-155 members became a menacing presence, with figures like “White Boy” Holmes and “Lettuce” Lechuga enforcing a brutal hierarchy. Thei

7.6K views · 66 reactions | ✨ Exciting progress at Compton High School! ‍♂️ Check out this amazing footage capturing the construction of our brand new Performing Arts Center, Pool, Gym, and Basketball Courts! The new campus is set to open in 2025, and we can’t wait to welcome the Tarbabes to their new home! #ComptonHigh2025 #FutureIsBright #BuildingDreams #CHSNewCampus #ComptonUnified #elevate | Compton Unified School District | Facebook

🚀 Compton Unified in the News! 🌟 Today, Davis Middle School’s incredible Tech Team was featured on Fox 11’s Good Day LA for STEM Week! 🎥👏 Mr. Gonzalez’s talented scholars wowed reporter Brooke Thomas with their hands-on STEAM projects — from rockets 🚀 to submarines 🤿 to aquaponics systems 🌿🐠 — all showcasing innovation, creativity, and Compton pride! 💪🏽💙💛 We’re so proud of our future scientists and engineers leading the way in STEM! 🙌🏽✨ #ComptonUnified #STEMEducation #STEAM #Innova

Compton, California, is only 10 square miles. And that small area has seen some of the most violent turf wars in gang history. But now the L.A. County Sheriff's Department is determined to turn that image around. | True Crime News