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Breaking News: The Day After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination — What We Know So Far
OREM, Utah — America continues to grapple with shock and grief one day after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the conservative...
Whittier 360 News Network
Sep 11, 20253 min read


Supreme Court Grants Stay, Immigration Raids Resume in Los Angeles Area
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday granted the federal government’s request to pause a lower court order that had...
Whittier 360 News Network
Sep 8, 20253 min read
Supreme Court Ruling on Immigration Raids Casts New Light on Whittier City Council’s Debate
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on September 8, 2025, to lift a lower court order blocking federal immigration raids in Los Angeles has...
Whittier 360 News Network
Sep 8, 20252 min read


From La Mirada to a Whites-Only Cult Compound: How One Whittier Area Native's Path Veered Into Extremism
La Mirada, one of the Whittier Area’s suburban communities, is known for its family-oriented neighborhoods, its schools in the Norwalk–La...
Whittier 360 News Network
Aug 22, 20253 min read


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,...
Whittier 360 News Network
Aug 12, 20253 min read
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...
Whittier 360 News Network
Jul 29, 20252 min read
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...
Whittier 360 News Network
Jul 29, 20252 min read


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...
Whittier 360 News Network
Jul 18, 20252 min read


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...
Whittier 360 News Network
Jul 18, 20252 min read


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,...
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Jul 18, 20252 min read


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...
Whittier 360 News Network
Jul 12, 20256 min read


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...
Whittier 360 News Network
Jul 10, 20252 min read


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...
Whittier 360 News Network
Jul 9, 20251 min read


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...
Whittier 360 News Network
Jul 8, 20252 min read


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...
Whittier 360 News Network
Jul 8, 20252 min read


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...
Whittier 360 News Network
Jul 8, 20252 min read


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...
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Jul 8, 20252 min read


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...
Whittier 360 News Network
Jul 8, 20253 min read


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....
Whittier 360 News Network
Jul 8, 20253 min read


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...
Whittier 360 News Network
Jul 6, 20253 min read

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