From a staff writer An opportunity for a second chance for controversial Councilmember Amy Phan West has been given by her Westminster City Council colleagues. On a 4-1 vote – with […]
Censure, prohibition of Amy Phan West lifted by council
TLC will manage Rose Center
By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune After nearly two hours of discussion and questions, the Westminster City Council on Wednesday night voted to direct city staff to begin negotiations with TLC Inc. […]
Voters will decide on ‘bed tax’ increase from 8% to 12 %
By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune It was only a few minutes, but it seemed like hours on Wednesday night while Westminster Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen was considering his decision on whether […]
From ad hoc to liaisons now
By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune After a long discussion marked by some ill will among members, the Westminster City Council on Wednesday voted 5-0 to swap the planned “ad hoc” committee […]
Warne Center may soon become the Little Saigon Center
By a staff writer An ordinance increasing the density of some mixed-use zones, along with raising permitted building heights was approved by the Westminster City Council on Tuesday night. The vote […]
Turnaround! Rose Center operators can stay … for a while
By Jim Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune An unusual special meeting on a Thursday for the Westminster City Council produced one unusual result – reversal of a decision made just last month […]
Manzo seeking mayor post
Westminster Vice Mayor Carlos Manzo this week announced his candidacy for mayor of his city in the 2026 election. In a statement published to social media, Manzo,wrote: “Since my election, I have […]
Rose Theater Co. must exit
By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune The Rose Center Theater, a 419-seat facility opened in 2006 to bring fine arts performances to the City of Westminster, will be closing its doors at […]
‘Charlie Kirk Way’ will be added to Civic Center street signs
By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune Conservative activist and radio host Charlie Kirk – as far as is known – never set foot in Westminster. But his name will be emblazoned on […]
Political resolutions approved
By JIm Tortolano/Orange County Tribune The political issues that have sometimes dominated meetings of the Westminster City Council for months and even years surfaced again on Wednesday. At a meeting that lasted […]
