Whittier Council Rejects Pause on Tree Plan Despite Hours of Public Opposition
A leaked recording of the city manager helped fuel a rally before Tuesday's vote.
September 19, 2026Uptown Whittier
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"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
Tired of Uptown's Empty Storefronts? These Residents Are Doing Something About It
There's a grassroots effort mapping Uptown Whittier's vacant storefronts and surveying residents on what should fill them.
August 21, 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
Korean Beer Chain To Open First U.S. Location In Uptown Whittier
The storefront still has the murals from an Indian restaurant that never opened. Now a Korean beer chain is moving in.
June 19, 2026
2 Homes Built in the 1900s Are Coming Down. 9 Market-Rate Townhomes Are Going Up
A development proposal that would demolish two single-family homes in Uptown Whittier and replace them with nine three-story market-rate townhomes is heading to its first official public hearing on May 14 at Whittier City Hall.
May 08, 2026
