Mining of copper has long been a lucrative business. But now, the value of copper is such that “sripping” copper from wiring has become a popular practice for criminals. On Friday, the […]
Copper stripping suspect arrested on several charges
Voters will decide on ‘bed tax’ increase from 8% to 12 %
By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune It was only a few minutes, but it seemed like hours on Wednesday night while Westminster Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen was considering his decision on whether […]
Summer movies and music
The 2026 season of movie nights and summer concerts in Westminster begins this week. Sponsored by the City of Westminster and held in the Civic Center Sunken Gardens, the first film will […]
Please, don’t blow up the Fourth
By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune The nation’s 250th birthday is being celebrated all week, climaxing on Saturday with Fourth of July events including parades, picnics, carnivals and – especially – fireworks. […]
Hotel tax hike, letter to GKN Aerospace on council agenda
A possible increase in the city’s “bed tax” paid by hotel guests and a letter to the GKN Aerospace for its role and responsibilities in the May hazmat incident top the agenda […]
Two arrested in att. homicide
Two men were arrested on Friday in the attempted murder of a third man last week in Westminster. According to Commander Andy Stowers, arrested for attempted murder of the victim who died […]
Hit-and-run incident takes a life
A pedestrian was fatally injured when struck by two vehicles on Sunday, June 14. in Westminster. According to Commander William Drinnin of the WPD, the incident took place in he area of […]
And now, the lawsuits vs. GKN
By Martha Bellisle Associated Press More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace after one of the company’s tanks containing a highly flammable chemical overheated and threatened a catastrophic explosion […]
From ad hoc to liaisons now
By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune After a long discussion marked by some ill will among members, the Westminster City Council on Wednesday voted 5-0 to swap the planned “ad hoc” committee […]
Council has a busy session
A wide variety of topics will go before the Westminster City Council when it convenes tonight (Wednesday). The council will consider: • a request to create an ad hoc committee for the […]
