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Whittier City Council Approves Amended ICE Resolution After Legal Warning, Heated Debate, and Audience Disruptions
Outside Legal Review Declares Ordinance Unconstitutional The Whittier City Council meeting on Tuesday night erupted into a tense,...
Rebecca Canales
Aug 123 min read
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BREAKING: Whittier Allocates Emergency Relief Funds to Aid Families Affected by Immigration Raids — Public Reaction Mixed
In an urgent response to the growing number of Whittier residents impacted by recent federal immigration enforcement actions, the City of...
Rebecca Canales
Jul 292 min read
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ICE Arrests Maine Police Officer for Illegal Immigration and Firearm Violation
Old Orchard Beach, Maine — In a case that is raising alarm across the country, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has...
Rebecca Canales
Jul 292 min read
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2026 Whittier City Council Race: Only One Candidate Has Raised Funds So Far
By Rebecca Canales – Whittier 360 News Network As the 2026 Whittier municipal election season slowly takes shape, one surprising trend...
Rebecca Canales
Jul 192 min read
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Trash Collection Resumes in East Whittier After Emergency Declaration
Whittier, CA  — After several days of uncollected trash piling up across East Whittier, city officials declared a local public health...
Rebecca Canales
Jul 182 min read
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Whittier City Issues Statement Defending Legal Approach to Immigration Ordinance Proposal
By Rebecca Canales, Whittier 360 News Network WHITTIER, CA — The City of Whittier released an official press statement on July 15, 2025,...
Rebecca Canales
Jul 182 min read
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Judge Issues Sweeping Restrictions on ICE Operations in Los Angeles; Legal Experts Question Key Findings
LOS ANGELES  — A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order that significantly limits Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
Rebecca Canales
Jul 126 min read
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Elected Officials Pressure Whittier Council to Sidestep Legal Process on ICE Issue
In a striking escalation, LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn, State Assemblymember Lisa Calderon, and U.S. Representative Linda...
Rebecca Canales
Jul 102 min read
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Mayor Vinatieri Transfers Funds from 2024 Campaign, While Challengers Remain Financially Inactive
Mayor Joe Vinatieri has officially launched his re-election bid for 2026 by transferring $31,472.92 from his 2024 campaign account into...
Rebecca Canales
Jul 91 min read
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BREAKING NEWS: Whittier Council Orders Staff to Review Options on ICE Activity After Intense Public Comment
During the July 8, 2025 Whittier City Council meeting, the Council voted 4 to 1 to direct city staff to review what actions, if any, the...
Rebecca Canales
Jul 82 min read
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Whittier City Council Unanimously Approves Short-Term Rental Ordinance With New Fire Hazard Restrictions
In a unanimous vote following more than two hours of intense public comment, the Whittier City Council voted to approve a comprehensive...
Rebecca Canales
Jul 82 min read
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Whittier City Council Approves $90,000 Library Donation to Fund Programs and Materials
During the July 8th Whittier City Council meeting, a $90,000 donation from the Friends of the Whittier Public Library was officially...
Rebecca Canales
Jul 82 min read
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City Approves Reimbursement for Whittwood Town Center Infrastructure Improvements
During Tuesday night’s meeting, the Whittier City Council approved a reimbursement agreement related to infrastructure improvements at...
Rebecca Canales
Jul 82 min read
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Whittier City Council Approves New Fire Hazard Map Amid Rising Insurance Concerns
At the July 8, 2025 meeting of the Whittier City Council, the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map was officially approved on first...
Rebecca Canales
Jul 83 min read
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Whittier Residents Demand Action Against ICE—But Federal Law Ties City’s Hands
During the July 8 Whittier City Council meeting, a wave of passionate public comments focused on immigration enforcement and U.S....
Rebecca Canales
Jul 83 min read
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Community Poll Reveals Whittier Residents Largely Unconcerned About ICE Activity, But Some Express Fear
In the wake of online rumors, social media claims, and polarized opinions about recent immigration enforcement in the region, Whittier...
Rebecca Canales
Jul 63 min read
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Whittier Residents Celebrate Independence Day Despite Intimidation Campaign and False Media Reports
Despite a coordinated push by left-wing activists to cancel Independence Day celebrations in Whittier—citing the recent ICE raids and...
Rebecca Canales
Jul 42 min read
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City of Whittier Cancels 4th of July Freedom Walk Amid ICE Activity
In a surprising decision announced Friday morning, the City of Whittier has cancelled its annual 4th of July Freedom Walk at Palm Park,...
Rebecca Canales
Jun 272 min read
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Supreme Court Ruling on Nationwide Injunctions Leaves Birthright Citizenship in Legal Limbo — What It Means for Whittier Residents
Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled in a landmark 6–3 decision that federal district judges do not have authority to issue...
Rebecca Canales
Jun 274 min read
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Whittier 360 Fact Check: Does Everyone Have the Right to Consult with an Attorney Before Answering Questions or Signing Documents?
On June 24, 2025, the City of Whittier published a press release titled "City of Whittier Shares Reminder of Constitutional Rights for...
Rebecca Canales
Jun 262 min read
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