In a very dignified panic, I got myself to the Department of Motor Vehicles office in Westminster this week, anxious to get my renewed driver’s license before it expired. Now, there were […]
Delighted down at the DMV
How Vietnamese refugees found a new home in Orange County
By Jae C. Hong and Tran Nguyen Associated Press WESTMINSTER (AP) — When the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese forces 50 years ago this week, it prompted […]
Burglary call leads to ‘drug lab’
Officers responding to a report of a possible pre-dawn break-in uncovered what is allegedly an illegal drug manufacturing operation in Westminster. According to Commander Andrew Stowers of the WPD, the call came […]
Police grab suspect, derringer
It wasn’t a Saturday Night Special, but it was a famous handgun, or one that looked liked it. On Saturday night Westminster Police Department detectives and Orange County Probation Department officers were […]
Tet parade subject of rancor
Since its inception, the Tet Parade in Westminster has been both a source of pride and rancor in the Vietnamese community of the region. One year there was a controversy over whether […]
Three held in March 30 murder
Three persons – one of them a juvenile – were arrested this week for the murder of a man in Westminster on March 30. According to Commander Andy Stowers of the Westminster […]
Girl, Dad, police stop intruder
A brave 9-year-old girl, her stalwart father and quick-arriving Westminster police combined to stop and arrest a man who had broken into a home in the area of Magnolia Street and Bolsa […]
Ban on outdoor camping on public land goes to council
The persistent problem of homeless people camping, sleeping, sitting and standing on public property is addressed in a proposed second reading and adoption on an ordinance that goes before the Westminster City […]
Driver arrested on gun charge
If you’re a bad guy with a record, it’s smart to avoid giving the police a reason to pay you a visit. On Wednesday, Westminster police officers were patrolling in the area […]
Investigation is underway into a fatal shooting on Sunday
An investigation is underway into the fatal shooting of a man in Westminster on Sunday evening. According to Sgt. Alan Aoki of the WPD, the incident took place in the 14000 block […]
