The prospect of imposing a cannabis tax and increasing the “bed tax” guests pay at hotels and motels in Westminster will be discussed at Wednesday’s meeting of the city council. Under the […]
Bed tax hike, pot tax mulled
Rose Center future studied
By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune The fate of the Rose Center Theater will be discussed – but not decided – by the Westminster City Council when it meets in a special […]
Travel, expense policy on agenda
A relatively light agenda greets the Westminster City Council when it meets on Wednesday. The council will consider an update of the city’s travel and expense policy for elected officials and appointed […]
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 […]
Second chance for the RCT?
The death of the Rose Center Theater may be greatly exaggerated, or at least premature. On Thursday a special meeting of the Westminster City Council will be convened at 4 p.m. to […]
‘Sylvia Mendez Way’ withdrawn
A proposal to name a section of Main Street at Goldenwest Street after civil rights pioneer Sylvia Mendez was set aside at Wednesday night’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. The original […]
Is ‘Sylvia Mendez Way’ next?
Will Westminster be taking action to make another street name change to honor a prominent person? On Wednesday, the city council will consider a proposal from Councilmember Amy Phan West to replace […]
‘Charlie Kirk Way’ protest is set
A “peaceful protest” registering opposition to the city council’s decisions to redesignate All American Way as Charlie Kirk Way and declare a “Charlie Kirk Day” is planned on Wednesday, Dec. 10 before […]
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 […]
