Southern California will host matches and major fan events for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, positioning Los Angeles and Inglewood on a global stage. Beyond soccer, the tournament presents a major economic opportunity for local chambers, small businesses, and hospitality operators. Increased tourism, global visibility, and regional fan zones will drive growth—making preparation in 2025 essential to fully leverage this generational moment.

One year after the Palisades and Altadena fires, rebuilding remains stalled as insurers and banks withdraw from fire zones using “climate risk” to justify cancellations and financing blocks. Displaced households move into insurable cities like Compton, driving prices, rents, and redevelopment beyond local incomes. Over the next five years, this regulatory-insurance squeeze will reshape Compton’s housing market.

ALMA Backyard Farms transforms unused urban land into a healing space where community members and returning citizens grow food, rebuild skills, and rediscover dignity. Co-founders Richard Garcia and Erika Cuellar cultivate connection, purpose, and opportunity—creating a lasting model of renewal rooted in land, community, and second chances.

The 2026 State of Black LA County Report is underway, building on the 2023–2025 findings. With Black aging and caregiving as key focuses, May 17 is now Black Elders Appreciation Day. The Compton Chamber encourages churches and local groups to engage in shaping this report by hosting forums, providing feedback, and developing solutions that address disparities across all areas of Black life in Los Angeles County.