Whittier 360 News Network is filing Articles of Incorporation with the State of California — the first step toward 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. We are also seeking board of directors members to help build the future of civic journalism in the greater Whittier region.

Artificial intelligence is not magic, nor is it an untouchable black box. It is an advanced communications technology built from human language, human behavior, human data, and human choices. Understanding AI this way helps explain why people do not need to fear it as a replacement for humanity, but should instead learn how to use it responsibly as a powerful tool for communication, productivity, creativity, and accountability.

A South Whittier family is asking the public to help find an 11-year-old female Chihuahua–Poodle mix missing near Mulberry Drive and Mills Avenue. She was last seen wearing a cone and a black sock or bandage over an injury on her left side.

In local news, trust begins with transparency. Whittier residents deserve to know who owns, operates, and stands behind the sources shaping public opinion in the community. Whittier 360 News Network examines why visible ownership, public accountability, and clear journalistic standards matter in an era of anonymous social media pages and political influence online.