Whittier's New Disaster Plan Shows Who Faces the Greatest Risk
From a $7 billion earthquake threat to year-round wildfire risk, the new hazard plan spells out what a major disaster could cost.
June 26, 2026City Hall
Local government decisions, updates, and what they mean for Whittier residents.
Whittier Has 194 Miles of Sewer Pipe, Some of It From 1917. A Contract Typo Got Us Looking
A typo in a routine sewer contract got us looking into the underground infrastructure most Whittier residents never think about.
June 24, 2026
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, 2026
Three Budgets Passed Tuesday. One Raises Your Water Bill
Most residents only heard about the city budget. But two more budgets passed Tuesday night.
June 10, 2026
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 Rules for Speaking at Whittier City Council Just Changed
Whittier's new council dropped the speaker card requirement and set a flat two-minute limit for all speakers — changes that roll back policies put in place by the administration that was voted out in April.
May 29, 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
Available, But Not Accessible: Whittier's Spanish-Language Outreach Under Question
When the Whittier City Council approved a federal transit equity plan, one councilmember raised a question that goes beyond transportation: is the city actually reaching its Spanish-speaking residents, or just making resources available and hoping they find them?
May 04, 2026
