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
The City announced a roller rink was coming to the Whittier Packing House. The mayor repeated it days before an election. The developer told us it's not going to happen.
April 07, 2026
Teenage girls who joined Whittier's Police Explorer program hoping to pursue law enforcement careers were allegedly groomed and sexually abused by the officers entrusted with their supervision. The city has now agreed to pay $7.5 million. More lawsuits may be coming.
March 25, 2026
Hadley Tow, a Whittier-based towing company, is at the center of a nearly $6 million insurance fraud scheme that landed its owner in custody on March 11, 2026.
March 17, 2026
