Three persons were arrested last Friday in the middle of a burglary attempt in Westminster. According to the WPD, officers were dispatched in response to a burglary alarm at a business in […]
Three arrested in burglary try
Bed tax hike, pot tax mulled
The prospect of imposing a cannabis tax and increasing the “bed tax” guests pay at hotels and motels in Westminster will be discussed at Wednesday’s meeting of the city council. Under the […]
Child rapist suspect faces possibility of life in prison
The man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl off the street in Westminster, raping her repeatedly and then fleeing to Guatemala has been returned to Orange County where – if convicted on […]
‘Year of Horse’ to parade down Bolsa Avenue on Saturday
West Orange County cities – especially Garden Grove and Westminster – have for decades been the host community for Vietnamese-Americans; it’s the largest such gathering outside of Vietnam itself. Consequently, this area […]
Rose Center future studied
By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune The fate of the Rose Center Theater will be discussed – but not decided – by the Westminster City Council when it meets in a special […]
Pedestrian fatally hit by car
A man walking in the area of Westminster Boulevard and Springdale Street in Westminster was fatally injured on Tuesday evening when struck by an automobile. According to WPD Commander Andy Stowers, around […]
Bye, mall. Here’s Bolsa Pacific
By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune Just a few weeks ago, all the news about Westminster Mall was mournful. At one time Orange County’s largest enclosed shopping center, the retail mecca closed […]
Suspect held in armed robberies
The investigation of two similar armed robberies of convenience stores in Westminster this month have led to the arrest of a suspect. According to Commander Andy Stowers of the Westminster Police Department, […]
Crime declined 17.33 % but increase in rapes reported
Crime in Westminster is now down by over 17 percent from last year, according to a report to the city council for consideration when it meets on Wednesday. According to the staff […]
Digital billboard approved
A proposal to develop a digital billboard facing vehicles and motorists traveling along the San Diego (405) Freeway won approval from the Westminster Planning Commission Wednesday. The applicant, Andrew Goodman of AGE […]
