About Whittier 360 News Network

Whittier 360 News Network is an independent local news organization covering Whittier, South Whittier, nearby unincorporated communities, and issues affecting the greater Whittier area.

Founded by Rebecca Canales, a Whittier native, Whittier 360 News Network was created to provide local residents with clear, factual, community-centered reporting on city government, elections, public safety, local policy, community concerns, and civic affairs.

Our purpose is simple: to help residents understand what is happening, what public officials are doing, what candidates are saying, what records show, and how local decisions may affect the community.

What We Cover

Whittier 360 News Network covers:

• Whittier city government

• Elections and candidate coverage

• Public safety and law enforcement issues

• South Whittier and unincorporated county matters

• La Mirada and nearby community issues

• Local public agencies and special districts

• Community events and civic developments

• Local history, public records, and long-term community issues

Our reporting focuses on matters that affect local residents directly, especially decisions made by elected officials, public agencies, candidates, boards, commissions, and community institutions.

Our Editorial Approach

Whittier 360 News Network explains public issues without telling readers what to think.

We believe readers deserve facts, records, timelines, public statements, competing viewpoints, and relevant context so they can reach their own conclusions.

Our work is based on:

• public records

• official documents

• public meeting materials

• candidate statements

• public comments

• direct observation

• verifiable information

• follow-up questions when needed

When we publish analysis, we aim to make clear what is fact, what is interpretation, and what remains uncertain.

Election Coverage Standards

Whittier 360 News Network is committed to unbiased election coverage.

That means:

• candidates should have a fair opportunity to respond

• public claims should be checked against records when possible

• campaign statements should be clearly attributed

• opinion and analysis should be separated from factual reporting

• election coverage should not be used to secretly promote or attack candidates

• corrections should be made when credible new information becomes available

As Whittier 360 transitions into a nonprofit public benefit structure, the organization does not endorse candidates. Our role is to inform the public, not tell voters how to vote.

Transparency and Accountability

Whittier 360 News Network is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and is preparing for the next stage of nonprofit development, including board governance and future charitable-status planning.

We believe local news organizations should be transparent about who they are, how they work, and what standards they follow. Readers should know who is behind the reporting, how information is gathered, and how corrections or clarifications can be requested.

Whittier 360 is currently led by founder Rebecca Canales. As the organization develops, additional board, governance, contributor, and editorial information will be added publicly.

Corrections and Clarifications

Accuracy matters.

If Whittier 360 News Network publishes information that is incorrect, incomplete, or missing important context, we will review credible correction requests and update the record when appropriate.

Readers, public officials, candidates, and community members may contact Whittier 360 to request corrections, provide documentation, or offer additional context.

Our Role in the Community

Whittier 360 News Network exists because local communities need more than social media rumors, official press releases, and partisan narratives.

Local residents deserve reporting that is accessible, factual, independent, and accountable.

Whittier 360 seeks to serve as part of the public record for Whittier and surrounding communities by documenting local decisions, civic disputes, election issues, public safety concerns, and community developments over time.

We do not ask readers to agree with us. We ask readers to examine the information, consider the evidence, and decide for themselves.