By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune Two agenda items regarding the flying of American and Vietnamese flags in the City of Westminster that took up more than two hours of argument at the […]
U.S., Viet flags to fly longer
U.S., Vietnam flag top agenda
The flying of American flags on utility poles along certain streets for specific periods and deciding which is the “affirmation date” for the recognition of the flag of former Republic of Vietnam […]
Our local ‘believe it or not’
Can you believe that … • The Westminster City Council spent hours recently arguing over when the Republic of (South) Vietnam become independent? That one of those arguing – who has been […]
Independent Vietnam? When?
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune The question of which day to celebrate the independence of the former Republic of Vietnam consumed hours of argument on Wednesday. Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen and Councilmember […]
Display of flags on agenda
Two resolutions relating to the display of the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam will be considered by the Westminster City Council when it meets tonight (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. One […]
The Year of the Drag Queen
From a weird news standpoint, the apex of 2023 for our West Orange County area has to be the Huntington Beach City Council creating an uproar about a library book called “The […]
Billboard deal is approved
Clearing the way for a potentially large new revenue source, the Westminster City Council on Wednesday approved an agreement to lease city-owned land adjacent to the San Diego (405) Freeway for the […]
1/2 cent tax OKd for ballot
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune With a moment of high drama toward the end, the Westminster City Council voted on Friday to place a measure on the March 5, 2024 ballot for […]
Second try at sales tax hike
Another special meeting of the Westminster City Council has been called for Friday at 10 a.m. to consider placing a measure on the March 5, 2024 ballot asking voters if they want […]
Last minute 1/2 cent effort
An effort to get a proposed 1/2-cent sales tax increase for Westminster will go down to the last minute, perhaps literally. Wednesday’s session of the Westminster City Council was intended to put […]
