Whittier Seniors Say Rising Rent Has Them Trapped in Their Mobile Homes
Residents own their homes but rent the land underneath them. They say that leaves them unable to afford the rent or find a buyer.
October 14, 2026accountability
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Where Does Whittier’s $180,000 in Immigration Relief Stand?
The City required monthly updates on how the money was used. The last one in Council records was in March, and councilmembers are now asking for a report.
October 13, 2026
After ICE Costume Scandal and Election Power Shift, Planning Commissioner Resigns
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
How Whittier's City Hall Was Reshaped Three Weeks Before the Election — Part 2
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
How Whittier's City Hall Was Reshaped Three Weeks Before the Election — Part 1
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
