An emergency action aimed at curbing the cultivation and sale of marijuana will go before the Westminster City Council Wednesday night. Proposed is a zoning text amendment calling for the prohibition of […]
Marijuana curbs go to city council
It was a bad night for vehicle thieves
Maybe they could form a chapter of Vehicle Thieves Anonymous. On Friday at 8:09 p.m., Sgt. Scott Gump of the Westminster Police Department spotted a stolen motorcycle parked on the 7000 block […]
Man attacks WPD officers, is arrested
Two Westminster Police Department officers were attacked – and one injured – Friday morning in the Civic Center. According to the WPD, the incident occurred around 10 a.m. when officers were summoned […]
Allen, Carey differ on Westminster tax
By Jim Tortolano One anticipated clash didn’t develop at Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council, but another conflict emerged later. At the request of Councilwoman Diana Carey, the agenda included discussion […]
Little Saigon shuttle to be discussed
A free shuttle bus serving the Little Saigon commercial area will be the subject of discussion at Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. Councilwoman Diana Carey has asked that the matter […]
Trash, pallets burn behind Walmart store
A spectacular fire behind the Walmart department store in Westminster Friday night attracted the attention of the Westminster Police Department and the Orange County Fire Authority. According to authorities, the blaze was […]
Westminster neighborhood is on watch
By Jaimee Lynn Fletcher The shadowy cartoon figure on signs posted to light poles throughout neighborhoods across Orange County is a symbol many know well. If you’re a criminal looking to target a […]
Little Saigon shuttle service gets an OK
By Jim Tortolano The planned Little Saigon shuttle bus service will roll starting on Halloween, but not before some scary issues were raised at the Westminster City Council meeting Wednesday night. On […]
General plan changes before city council
The second installment of a public hearing on proposed sweeping changes to the city’s general plan will be held at Wednesday night’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. First unveiled at the […]
Dog’s help ends a high-speed chase
A high-speed chase from Westminster through Garden Grove to Santa Ana early Sunday morning concluded with the arrest of a 31-year-old suspect with a big hand, uh, paw, from a police dog. […]
