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How Whittier's City Hall Was Reshaped Three Weeks Before the Election — Part 2
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How Whittier's City Hall Was Reshaped Three Weeks Before the Election — Part 2

Three weeks before the April 14 election, Whittier locked in three years of police raises. Here's what's in the contracts the new council is inheriting — and what it will cost.

April 16, 2026
City Council Approves $4M in New Settlements for Sexual Abuse of Minors by Whittier Police, Bringing Total Payouts to $7.5M
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City Council Approves $4M in New Settlements for Sexual Abuse of Minors by Whittier Police, Bringing Total Payouts to $7.5M

Teenage girls who joined Whittier's Police Explorer program hoping to pursue law enforcement careers were allegedly groomed and sexually abused by the officers entrusted with their supervision. The city has now agreed to pay $7.5 million. More lawsuits may be coming.

March 25, 2026
Broken down car getting towed by tow truck
City Hall

Whittier Ends Hadley Tow Contract After Owner's Arrest — Following Years of Documented Issues

Hadley Tow, a Whittier-based towing company, is at the center of a nearly $6 million insurance fraud scheme that landed its owner in custody on March 11, 2026.

March 17, 2026
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