Who Will Own Your Data on Whittier's New $6,500-a-Month Website?
A police software contract got rejected over data concerns. A bigger website deal didn't face the same questions.
August 25, 2026City Hall
Local government decisions, updates, and what they mean for Whittier residents.
"Healthy" Is the Word Standing Between Whittier's Trees and the Chainsaw.
No-bid contracts totaling $800k, a private meeting, and a recording of the city manager — here's what's driving Whittier's next move on trees.
August 25, 2026
Whittier Gives Middle Managers a 17% Raise, Following the Executives' 27%
The raise passed even as the city's own budget shows a growing deficit and frontline workers keep negotiating over who pays for medical coverage.
August 18, 2026
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, 2026
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
