The city is projecting a $3.6 million deficit for the coming fiscal year — and its own five-year plan shows it growing to more than $9 million by 2029-30. Two years ago, the city was projecting a surplus for this same year. Here's what changed, and what it means.
May 06, 2026
Whittier's April 14 election delivered a series of milestones that haven't been seen in the city's 128-year history — and in some cases, ever.
May 04, 2026
When the Whittier City Council approved a federal transit equity plan, one councilmember raised a question that goes beyond transportation: is the city actually reaching its Spanish-speaking residents, or just making resources available and hoping they find them?
May 04, 2026
Whittier's 2026 election drew the highest turnout the city has seen in recent April cycles — but the data behind the numbers tells a bigger story about who votes, where, and why the date of an election matters more than most people realize.
April 25, 2026
A new nursing leader is taking the helm at PIH Health Whittier — and her appointment comes as California's nursing shortage is projected to grow significantly over the next decade.
April 20, 2026
A Whittier Planning Commissioner who sparked controversy over an ICE-themed costume party video has resigned — three days after the election, where the City Council majority that had repeatedly declined to act on calls for his removal were voted out.
April 18, 2026
Three weeks before the April 14 election, Whittier locked in three years of police raises. Here's what's in the contracts the new council is inheriting — and what it will cost.
April 16, 2026
Three weeks before the April 14 election, Whittier's outgoing council reshaped city hall. New positions, new contracts, and a costly severance package now await the new council elected to change things.
April 16, 2026
Whittier has not seen margins like these in a long time. Early results from Tuesday's city election show challengers leading incumbents by nearly 40 points in the mayor's race and by similar margins in both council districts.
April 14, 2026
