By Jim Tortolano Notices of intent to recall three members of the Westminster City Council were mailed Saturday to the trio, beginning a campaign to oust Mayor Tri Ta and Councilmembers Kimberly […]
Recall push launched against council trio
Press release on “Ho Chi Minh City” OKd
By Jim Tortolano Before a loud and angry audience, the Westminster City Council at a special meeting Wednesday afternoon voted to issue a press release affirming that there was no intention to […]
Controversial agenda policy approved
By Jim Tortolano A bitterly divided Westminster City Council on Wednesday night approved a new policy restricting the right to place items on the council agenda to either the mayor or a […]
Shorter code of ethics wins approval
By Jim Tortolano After nearly three hours of debate and public comments, the Westminster City Council voted narrowly to approve a slimmed-down code of ethics Wednesday night. The vote was 3-0-2, with […]
Echoes of the Vietnam War at meeting
By Jim Tortolano Another struggle in the Vietnam War was fought – symbolically – at the Westminster City Council meeting Wednesday night. Loud, angry arguments among council members and shouting from the […]
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” […]
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 […]
Dozen seeking mayor, council positions
The field of candidates for the offices of mayor and city council in Westminster has grown to an even dozen. According to the city clerk’s office, one candidate has taken out nomination […]
Bolsa Row hotel project approved 4-0
By Jim Tortolano A mixed use project featuring a four-star hotel and other businesses and homes constructed in the French Colonial style was approved by the Westminster City Council on Wednesday night. […]
From gay bars to gay rights on GG Blvd.
The resolution passed by the Garden Grove City Council on Tuesday night declaring June to be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month marked a kind of milestone in the history of […]
