Compton Mayor Aja Brown announced the launch of Compton Pledge -- a new pilot program that will give 800 Compton residents free cash for two years./Credit:	Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images

Compton Mayor Aja Brown announced the launch of Compton Pledge -- a new pilot program that will give 800 Compton residents free cash for two years./Credit: Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images

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A California city is guaranteeing income to 800 residents for two years

The city of Compton is launching a pilot program that will guarantee free, recurring cash payments to 800 of its low-income residents -- with no strings attached.