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 […]
Council reverses, gives OK to apartments
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 […]
City Council takes stand against SB 54
By Jim Tortolano After nearly five hours and nearly 90 speakers, the Westminster City Council voted Wednesday night to join with other Orange County cities in opposing Senate Bill 54. The vote […]
Mall, mayor’s term on council agenda
The future of Westminster Mall and the term of the mayor will top Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. On the agenda is an agreement with PlaceWorks to prepare a specific […]
Homelessness report is made to council
By Jim Tortolano Housing issues dominated Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council as the panel members dealt with a status report on homelessness in the community as well as a request […]
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 […]
Heroes remembered on Memorial Day
By Jim Tortolano The Stars and Stripes were everywhere on Monday at Westminster Memorial Park. The 45th annual Memorial Day Service there was framed against a backdrop of star-spangled banners, the grand […]
“Heroes Memorial” approved by council
By Jim Tortolano With emotions running high, the Westminster City Council on Wednesday night voted to approve a proposal to place a “Heroes Memorial” in a city park to honor five South […]
