Developments in the coronavirus crisis, local and national. They will be updated throughout the day. National The U.S. Treasury Department wants $500 billion to be able to send checks to Americans, according […]
$500 billion to aid economy asked
Westminster’s response to virus
The City of Westminster has issued this update about its response to the coronavirus crisis: Across the nation and around the world, communities are facing a public health crisis that continues to […]
WAGS gets a three-year contract
A three-year-contract with Westminster Adoption Group and Services – popularly known as WAGS – for animal shelter services was approved by the Westminster City Council on Wednesday night. On a 5-0 vote, […]
WAGS looks like it’s the winner
A decision by the Westminster City Council on Wednesday could set some tails a-wagging for WAGS. The council will take up a recommendation from city staff to approve a contract with Westminster […]
“Black April” events are approved
The Westminster City Council on Wednesday approved a special event permit application from Vietnam Memorial in Westminster, Inc. to hold a commemoration ceremony for the 45th anniversary of “Black April” – the […]
$1.29m state grant for Mendez park
California State Parks has awarded a $1.29 million grant to the City of Westminster to construct a park and memorial honoring Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez, plaintiffs in the historic Mendez v. Westminster civil […]
WAGS may receive an extension
After nearly three hours of public comments, the Westminster City Council on Wednesday night voted to place on the agenda of its next meeting on Feb. 26 an item to postpone consideration […]
Kobe made a final, graceful appearance
Last week’s State of the City luncheon, keynoted by Garden Grove Mayor Steve Jones, brought out an unexpected moment of appreciation and grief. Just a short time after the death of Laker […]
Sherry Johnson to be interim city manager
City Finance Director Sherry Johnson was named the interim city manager at Wednesday night’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. Her appointment came in the wake of the announcement that Eddie Manfro, […]
Three city councils will be meeting
Three area city councils will meet next week. Garden Grove and Stanton will convene on Tuesday evening and Westminster on Wednesday Garden Grove: Buddha’s birthday and a new fence A request to […]
