By Jessica Peralta Some cases – even those involving homicides – are simple and straightforward. Some are not. “It’s actually a pretty complicated case,” said Westminster Homicide Detective James Wilson of a […]
Arrests made in cold homicide case
All council members under recall threat
UPDATE: Sergio Contreras has been served with a notice of intent to recall, The Tribune has learned. That brings all five members of the Westminster City Council under the threat of possibly […]
“Mendez” case comes alive at council
The historic case of Mendez v. Westminster was brought to life at Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. Jasmine Chhabria, a ninth-grade student, performed her symbolic re-enactment of the landmark legal case […]
“Ralph” will wreck Westminster Thursday
The City of Westminster will kick off its summer Outdoor Movie Nights program with a showing of “Ralph Breaks the Internet” on Thursday in the city’s Civic Center Sunken Gardens, 8200 Westminster […]
Mendez case featured at city council
A performance about the historic Mendez v. Westminster legal battle will be near the top of the agenda for Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. Jasmine Chhabria will make the presentation, […]
7.1 quake rattles Orange County area
A strong earthquake centered in the Ridgecrest area shook houses and set off car alarms all across Orange County Friday evening, but did little damage and caused no injuries. According to the […]
Cities try to keep July 4 “safe and sane”
For some people, it’s a patriotic display of liberty. For others it’s matter of taking liberties with the law. Either way, Fourth of July week is upon us, with Thursday as official […]
Stars, stripes, parades and fireworks
A brand-new week. A brand-new month. And, if you’re the bookkeeper, a brand-new fiscal year. Here’s your guide to what’s on the agenda for this week in the Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, […]
A trip down the history of downtowns
By Jim Tortolano The central business district of Westminster has always been a kind of moving target, and we don’t mean the big box retailer. In fact, it’s a common feeling […]
Drastic measure required for “bad actor”
Editor, Westminster’s recent adoption of procedure requiring majority’s support of any measure to be placed on the agenda is nothing new in city hall practices. In Orange County, such procedures are used […]
