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 […]
Hotel tax hike, letter to GKN Aerospace on council 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 […]
23 people in one house? WPD stages a raid with 7 arrests
Twenty-three people were detained on Tuesday when Westminster police served a search warrant on a crowded house that sparked complaints from neighbors. Seven persons were arrested on various charges. According to Commander […]
‘Step in the right direction’ in Orange Co plastics tank crisis
UPDATES: A potentially risky operation by Orange County Fire Authority firefighters on Saturday may have resulted in a “step in the right direction” in solving the danger presented by a possible […]
Warne Center may soon become the Little Saigon Center
By a staff writer An ordinance increasing the density of some mixed-use zones, along with raising permitted building heights was approved by the Westminster City Council on Tuesday night. The vote […]
Overall crime is down, but violent crime up: report
The good news is crime in Westminster for the first quarter of 2026 is down by over 13 percent, compared to the first quarter of 2025. The not-quite-as good news is that […]
