The second reading of an ordinance banning short-term rentals goes before the Westminster City Council when it meets on Wednesday. At the last meeting on 27, the council voted 3-0-2 (with councilmembers […]
Short-term rentals on agenda
More Westminster, HB protests
The weekend brought another series of protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25. In the West Orange County area, […]
Peaceful protest at park, city hall
A peaceful crowd of about 200 people brought anger over the George Floyd incident to Westminster on Friday afternoon. The crowd gathered in Liberty Park, a block north of the Civic Center […]
Westminster offices not reopened
The City of Westminster has postponed the reopening of City Hall, Police Department, and Community Services until June 8 to ensure procedures and safety measures are in place in accordance with county orders. […]
Ban on short-term rentals is approved
A divided Westminster City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday night to “affirmatively” ban all short-term rentals of residential properties for periods of 30 days or less. The resolution was approved with three […]
Deficits looming for Westminster
The Westminster City Council will meet Wednesday night to hear a grim assessment of the city’s financial future. There will a special study session at 5 p.m. and the regular session at […]
Many city offices reopening to public
As the State of California moves through Stage 2 of the “Resilience Roadmap,” aimed at gradually reopening businesses, the City of Westminster will reopen the corporation yard, city hall, police department, and community […]
Recount on recall is continuing
The recount of the April 7 Westminster City Council recall election is likely to continue well into next week. According to the Orange County Registrar of Voters, if the process is limited […]
$1.1 million in small biz loans OKd
A new measure to boost small businesses in Westminster, and a time extension on plans to develop the Civic Center area into mixed uses were both approved by the City Council when […]
Recovery plan for Westminster?
A $1.1 million economic recovery plan for small businesses will be considered at Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. The council, to meet telephonically because of the coronavirus pandemic, will look […]
