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Whittier has not seen margins like these in a long time. Early results from Tuesday's city election show challengers leading incumbents by nearly 40 points in the mayor's race and by similar margins in both council districts.
April 14, 2026
Mayor Joe called Whittier a "red city" at a Republican campaign event on Sunday. But when party labels appear on the ballot, Whittier voters have consistently chosen Democratic candidates. Here's what the numbers show.
March 03, 2026
For two years, the plan to remove more than 100 trees from Uptown Whittier has divided the community, sparked a lawsuit, and triggered a state investigation into the mayor. Now it has become the centerpiece of the April 14 election.
February 26, 2026
