Seventy firefighters were called to battle a blaze in the 9200 block of Bishop Avenue in Westminster Wednesday afternoon. According to authorities, the fire at a strip mall burned into the attic […]
75 firefighters battle strip mall blaze
Council advances two bikeway projects
Outdoor recreation and local history will be sprouting on local streets as the Westminster City Council on Wednesday approved engineering design contracts on two projects bringing bikeways and heritage to an northwest […]
Bikeway projects are on council agenda
Three major thoroughfares through Westminster could be getting highly visible facelifts if the City Council approves the awarding of engineering design contracts at its meeting on Wednesday night. The council will take […]
A fallen police hero in the long run
By Jessica Peralta Thirty-nine Rio Hondo College Police Academy recruits ended their police training in early January by honoring a Westminster Police Department fallen officer during a four-mile memorial run throughout the […]
These cops lent a big hand to Santa Claus
By Daniel Langhorne Santa Claus gave his reindeer the day off a couple of Sundays ago and hitched a ride aboard West County SWAT’s BearCat armored vehicle to the Westminster Police Officers’ […]
Billboard appeal is delayed to Feb. 27
UPDATE: The Westminster City Council voted 5-0 Wednesday night to continue the hearing on the billboard appeal to Feb. 27, 2019. UPDATE: According to the Westminster City Clerk, the hearing on the billboard […]
Vietnam war issues still echo at council
The last guns of the Vietnam War fell silent in 1975, but issues related to that conflict are still very alive in Westminster. A proposed ordinance that would could affect allowing “controversial” […]
Police now have their own SWAT robot
By Jessica Peralta The word “robot” elicits all manner of reactions – from visions of artificial intelligence taking over the world to incredible Iron Man-like capabilities. But whatever thought the term may […]
Council reverses, gives OK to apartments
By Jim Tortolano After a rowdy and loud public hearing, the Westminster City Council on Wednesday night reversed a decision from two weeks ago and voted 3-2 to approve a controversial apartment […]
Dia de la Familia offered variety of fun
The 11th annual Dia de la Familia was held Saturday at Sigler Park in Westminster, offering a variety of entertainment, food and information. Sponsored by the City of Westminster, the event offered […]
