The Little Saigon area of Westminster may soon be growing up … literally. A plan to build an expansive new project on a six-acre site at Brookurst Street and Bolsa Avenue would […]
Hotel-apartment complex for Little Saigon
Night Out connects public safety to public
By Jessica Peralta Sara Oyco and her husband, DJ, walked through Westminster Mall’s parking lot with their two young children, exploring the police, fire and city booths set up Aug. 1 […]
Missing hikers are still being sought
The search continued Tuesday for two Westminster residents lost in the Joshua Tree National Forest. Rachel Nguyen and Joseph Orbeso, students at California State University, Fullerton, were first reported missing on July […]
Sheldon Group advances on Civic Center
By Jim Tortolano Who will plan and develop the historic renovation of the Civic Center in Westminster? The first hurdle toward being awarded that assignment was cleared Wednesday night by the Sheldon […]
Council to mull a new-look Civic Center
A first step toward developing a downtown and enhanced civic center may be taken Wednesday night when the Westminster City Council meets to discuss selecting a master planner. The council will be […]
City clerk is found killed in Seal Beach
The city clerk of Westminster and a Los Alamitos police captain are dead after a shooting Sunday night in Seal Beach. According to Sgt. Michael of the Seal Beach Police Department, an […]
K9 Pako really puts the bite on crime
By Jessica Peralta Target in sights, Pako stood poised on the edge of the Newport Beach dock, raring to go. As soon as Westminster Police Officer Travis Hartman gave the command, the […]
Deputy police chief focuses on people
By Jessica Peralta Over his 28 years at the Westminster Police Department, Bill Collins has thought deeply about how he wants to be remembered when he leaves. “Chasing down criminals and putting […]
Panhandling ordinance wins approval
An ordinance aimed at curbing “aggressive and unsafe soliciting” was approved for first reading by the Westminster City Council Wednesday night. The council voted 5-0 in favor of the measure, which will […]
Oh, say can you see the flag’s glory
By Jim Tortolano The Star-Spangled Banner definitely yet waves over Westminster, as the city held its annual Flag Day Ceremony in the Civic Center on Wednesday. With music, poetry and history, city […]
