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 […]
City Council takes stand against SB 54
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 […]
Vietnam “Heroes Monument” is proposed
A proposal to honor six officers of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam who killed themselves in 1975 rather than accept the conquest of their nation by Communist forces is on […]
“Walk of Fame” group leaves off Rice
By Jim Tortolano Councilwoman Margie Rice’s proposal to create a “Walk of Fame” in the Little Saigon area is off and running, but she won’t be jogging along side. The Westminster City […]
Ta, Contreras and Ho are sworn in
By Jim Tortolano The Westminster City Council chambers was too small to hold all the rejoicing and good wishes expressed Tuesday night as the new city leaders were sworn in before a […]
Pomeroy to be next GG city clerk
Teresa Pomeroy will be the new Garden Grove City Clerk. Pomeroy, who currently serves as Deputy City Clerk, officially begins her new position on Jan. 1, 2017, following the retirement of Kathy […]
