A public hearing on the use of community development block grants and federal housing funds is on the agenda for tonight’s (Wednesday) meeting of the Westminster City Council. The city expects to […]
City Council considers block grant uses
“Escape room” goes before planners
A proposal to establish an “escape room” entertainment business goes before the Westminster Planning Commission when it meets on Wednesday, May 1. Applicant Marc Reyes is requesting a conditional use permit is […]
Code of ethics decision delayed again
By Jim Tortolano A decision on a proposed code of ethics and conduct for elected and appointed officials was again delayed at Wednesday night’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. After a […]
“Hot” topics on city council agenda
A fistful of potentially hot topics will be on the agenda for Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. They include: a draft code of ethics and conduct for elected and appointed […]
It was bunnies, baseball and building
What better way to greet the coming of spring than with a festival with baseball and home improvement? Oh, yes, and there’s the fun of an Easter egg hunt and an appearance […]
I-405 closure in Westminster postponed
UPDATE: The planned overnight closure of I-405 between Beach Boulevard and Goldenwest Street in Westminster is postponed. The full freeway closure and overnight closures of the Bolsa Avenue bridge and nearby […]
Echoes of the Vietnam War at meeting
By Jim Tortolano Another struggle in the Vietnam War was fought – symbolically – at the Westminster City Council meeting Wednesday night. Loud, angry arguments among council members and shouting from the […]
Alex Lopez: he’s the model policeman
By Lou Ponsi Westminster Police Officer Alex Lopez is not one for seeking out the limelight. So when the 28-year-old patrol officer was asked to walk the runway – in uniform – […]
“Black April” events are OKd by council
In sad commemoration of the fall of the the Republic of (South) Vietnam in 1975, the Westminster City Council on Wednesday took several actions touching on events planned for the last week […]
How to fill a brand new Westminster Mall
By Jim Tortolano Almost before it really got started, he summed it up. “I haven’t seen this many people in Westminster Mall in a while,” Chet Simmons, assistant city manager and community […]
