In a moment of high drama on Wednesday night, the Westminster City Council supported the censure of Councilmember Amy Phan West for a number of alleged violations of the council’s code of […]
Council backs censure of West
‘Black April’ observed at Sid Golstein Park on a sunny day
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune On a bright, sunny day in Westminster hundreds of people gathered at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park to observe one of the darkest days in their history. Vietnamese […]
Flag display resolution approved
A resolution establishing the official ceremonies to annually commemorate “Viet Flag Affirmation Day” and Flag Day was approved by the Westminster City Council when it met on Wednesday. The vote was 3-1 […]
Independent Vietnam? When?
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune The question of which day to celebrate the independence of the former Republic of Vietnam consumed hours of argument on Wednesday. Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen and Councilmember […]
1/2 cent tax OKd for ballot
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune With a moment of high drama toward the end, the Westminster City Council voted on Friday to place a measure on the March 5, 2024 ballot for […]
Alternate street names advance
By Declan McDaniels/Orange County Tribune The Westminster City Council voted on Wednesday night to take steps toward replacing a number of street signs in the Little Saigon area with updated versions that […]
$25k to start Foundation Okd
By Declan McDaniels/Orange County Tribune A start up-fund of $25,000 was approved by the Westminster City Council on Wednesday night for the recently formed Westminster Community Foundation. The motion was passed unanimously, […]
Public comment split approved
By Declan McDaniel/Orange County Tribune The Westminster City Council approved an ordinance to change the structure of oral communications at council meetings. On Wednesday, the council voted 3-2 to approve the proposed ordinance […]
Public comments switch OK’d
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune In response to meetings that sometimes run well past midnight, the Westminster City Council voted 3-2 on Wednesday night in favor of an ordinance that would move […]
Half-cent tax hike has support
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune The last time the Westminster City Council came to grips with a looming catastrophic financial picture, the majority waited until the last possible moment to put a […]
