A grant worth $1.5 million will be coming to the City of Westminster to construct the Mendez Freedom Trail honoring the key court case that ended racial segregation in California public schools. […]
$1.5m for Mendez Freedom Trail
Can cannabis rescue this city?
By Shanya Rod/Orange County Tribune Cannabis retail might be one answer to the City of Westminster’s financial troubles. While the city could get its very first cannabis retailer, there are several steps […]
Cannabis store is proposed
Should the financially troubled City of Westminster find some “green” in a marijuana plant? At Wednesday night’s meeting of the city council, one item on the agenda is a presentation by Shryne […]
Help sought in smash-and-grab
The Westminster Police Department is asking the public’s help in identifying suspects in a smash-and-grab robbery that took place Monday in a jewelry store in Westminster Mall. According to the WPD, […]
Mosque vandalism arrest made
A vandalism incident at a Muslim mosque in Westminster on Wednesday has led to the arrest of a Santa Ana man. According the WPD, Ernesto Martinez, 40, was charged with a civil […]
Weapons and fentanyl seized
A 29-year-old Westminster resident has been arrested in connection with an incident in which a man died of an apparent overdose of fentanyl. According to Sgt. Eddie Esqueda of the WPD, Michael […]
Suspect followed teenage girl
Westminster police are urging citizens to share any information they may have about a motorist suspected of harassing a 14-year-old girl on Monday (today). According to Commander Kevin MacCormack of the WPD, […]
Coronet’s “water-wise” garden
Work will begin soon on a water-wise demonstration garden at Coronet Park following a ceremonial groundbreaking event on April 1. The water-wise garden, or “pocket park,” was awarded to the City in […]
“Solidarity” with Ukraine voted
A resolution expressing “solidarity with the people of Ukraine” was approved by the Westminster City Council at its meeting on Wednesday night. Also approved on a 5-0 vote as part of the […]
Manzo recall effort falls short
Another attempt to recall a member of the Westminster City Council has fallen short. A petition drive to place the matter of recalling Vice Mayor Carlos Manzo didn’t submit enough valid signatures, […]
