By Jessica Peralta Over his 36 1/2 years in law enforcement, Ralph Ornelas has seen the benefits of working closely with communities to help reduce crime and serve residents. Now, as the […]
New WPD chief prizes community bond
Coming (eventually): a “walkable” town
By Jim Tortolano In the history of Westminster, there have been a handful of turning points. From the establishment of a Presbyterian colony in 1870 to the great postwar boom of the […]
“Shoulder Tap” nets one violator
Ever been approached by a teenager in the parking lot of a liquor or convenience store and asked if you would buy him or her some alcohol? If you did – or […]
“Heroes Memorial” approved by council
By Jim Tortolano With emotions running high, the Westminster City Council on Wednesday night voted to approve a proposal to place a “Heroes Memorial” in a city park to honor five South […]
Vietnam “Heroes Monument” is proposed
A proposal to honor six officers of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam who killed themselves in 1975 rather than accept the conquest of their nation by Communist forces is on […]
Car drives into bakery, three injured
Three people were injured and two hospitalized when a car drove into a bakery in Westminster on Wednesday around 11 a.m. According to the Orange County Fire Authority, a Lexus sedan crashed […]
Police department hosts “puppy truck”
By Jessica Peralta The Westminster Police Department is now getting regular visits from the “puppy truck.” “Puppies always bring smiles to everybody’s face,” said Sgt. Kevin MacCormick. The puppies are part of […]
Car knocks down pole and power
A car that crashed into a power pole in Westminster Sunday night knocked out electrical power to as many as 10,000 customers in the area of Bolsa Avenue and Chestnut Street. According […]
“Walk of Fame” group leaves off Rice
By Jim Tortolano Councilwoman Margie Rice’s proposal to create a “Walk of Fame” in the Little Saigon area is off and running, but she won’t be jogging along side. The Westminster City […]
Walk of Fame for Little Saigon proposed
Hollywood has its Walk of Fame. Westminster may have its own. Councilwoman Margie Rice has proposed for discussion at Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council the creation of a Walk of […]
