Whittier Is Voting on Term Limits. But Everyone Starts at Zero
The Whittier City Council voted Tuesday to let residents decide two things: when city elections are held, and whether to impose term limits for the first time.
June 24, 2026Eddie Cota
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Whittier Has 194 Miles of Sewer Pipe, Some of It From 1917. A Contract Typo Got Us Looking
A typo in a routine sewer contract got us looking into the underground infrastructure most Whittier residents never think about.
June 24, 2026
Korean Beer Chain To Open First U.S. Location In Uptown Whittier
The storefront still has the murals from an Indian restaurant that never opened. Now a Korean beer chain is moving in.
June 19, 2026
PIH's New Three-Story Medical Building Hits a Milestone
More services coming to Whittier by 2027 — but questions remain about a stretch of public land the city is giving up and added traffic.
June 17, 2026
Measure ER Passes. Whittier's Sales Tax Rate Going Up To 11%
Measure ER brings Whittier's sales tax to 11% starting October 1, while directing $1 billion a year to the county's healthcare system.
June 13, 2026
605 Detours Aren't Going Away. Whittier Wants More Influence Over What Happens Next
Anyone who drives the 605 knows how freeway construction can spill onto city streets. Whittier wants a seat at the table when those decisions get made.
June 11, 2026
Three Budgets Passed Tuesday. One Raises Your Water Bill
Most residents only heard about the city budget. But two more budgets passed Tuesday night.
June 10, 2026
Whittier Approved The 2026-27 Budget. Here Is What Changed And What To Watch
The General Fund is projecting a $3.9 million shortfall. The city is using reserves to cover it, and those reserves are shrinking.
June 10, 2026
Three Artists Compete To Paint Guirado Park's New Mural
The Art in Public Places Committee is reviewing three finalist proposals for a $70,000 mural at Guirado Park. Here is what each artist brought back.
June 06, 2026
