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, 2026CalTrans
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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
The Councilman Who Fought to Bring a Train to Whittier Is Leaving Office
Fernando Dutra lost his Whittier City Council seat on April 14 — and under state law, that means he loses his Metro Board seat too. He's the current Board Chair, and the person most responsible for bringing the future light rail to Whittier. He's been fighting for it since 2008.
May 09, 2026
Whittier Has No Plans For Whittier Boulevard
In 2025, the state transferred ownership of Whittier Boulevard to the city along with $16.7 million to help cover future costs. But the city has no plan for the road. Will $16.7 million be enough?
May 09, 2026
Whittier Is Spending More Than It Makes: The City's Own Numbers Show It Getting Worse
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
