Whittier Approves $4.7 Million in Sewer Fees, Nearly All Through Your Property Tax Bill
Sewer pipes, spill response, and capital repairs are funded through a charge most residents never see on a monthly bill.
August 14, 2026City Hall
Local government decisions, updates, and what they mean for Whittier residents.
Whittier Approves $6.6 Million in Landfill Expansion and Two Years of Fee Increases
Trash from outside Whittier will cost less to dump than Whittier's own by next year — and the city hasn't said how it will repay the millions it's borrowing to build more landfill space.
August 06, 2026
Whittier Council Adopts New Rules for How City Responds to ICE
The rules came together after ICE was seen near the Whittier Public Library, and after Police Chief Aviv Bar explained to the council exactly how ICE ends up waiting outside for someone to be released.
July 30, 2026
Council Approves $428,000 Armored Vehicle for Whittier Police
From search warrants to active shooter scenes, here's when and why Whittier police actually use an armored vehicle.
July 24, 2026
Council Rejects Police Software Contract Over Privacy and Bidding Concerns
A sole-source contract, vague data-use terms, and no competing bids left three council members unconvinced. Two others voted yes.
July 22, 2026
Whittier Aims to Cut DUI Crashes by 10% With Cannabis Tax Grant
The $130,000 grant covers overtime for a year of DUI patrols and a device that lets officers confirm suspected drugs on the spot.
July 20, 2026
Council Approves Police Drone Program as Part of Larger $3.4 Million Axon Deal
Drones will soon launch from fixed locations around the city and reach some calls before officers do, piloted remotely from the police station.
July 20, 2026
Who Pays for Parking in Uptown Whittier?
Homeowners, a hospital, and a few big landowners all factor into who pays for Uptown parking.
July 09, 2026
Whittier's Frontline Workers Are Fighting Back
While city executives received raises totaling roughly 27% over three years, frontline workers say they're being left behind.
June 30, 2026
