Contact Whittier 360 News Network

Whittier 360 News Network welcomes information from readers, residents, public officials, candidates, agencies, businesses, organizations, and community members.

Local news depends on community participation. Tips, documents, corrections, public records, event notices, photographs, videos, and firsthand information can help Whittier 360 better document the issues affecting Whittier, South Whittier, nearby unincorporated communities, and the greater Whittier area.

General Contact

Readers may contact Whittier 360 News Network to:

• submit news tips

• request corrections or clarifications

• provide documents or public records

• respond to an article

• submit community information

• send event notices

• provide photographs or video

• ask questions about coverage

• inquire about donations, subscriptions, or support

• request information about Whittier 360’s nonprofit development

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Submit a News Tip

Whittier 360 welcomes tips about local government, elections, public safety, public agencies, development, schools, community concerns, public records, local events, and other matters affecting the community.

A useful news tip should include as much of the following as possible:

• what happened

• when it happened

• where it happened

• who was involved

• why it may matter to the community

• whether documents, photos, videos, links, or records are available

• whether the information is firsthand, secondhand, or based on public records

• contact information for follow-up, if the sender is willing to provide it

Submitting a tip does not guarantee publication. Whittier 360 may review, verify, decline, edit, or request additional information before using submitted material.

Corrections and Clarifications

Whittier 360 News Network is committed to accuracy and accountability.

Readers, public officials, candidates, agencies, businesses, organizations, and community members may request a correction or clarification if they believe published information is incorrect, incomplete, unclear, or missing important context.

Correction requests should identify the article or post, the specific statement at issue, the reason a correction or clarification is requested, and any supporting documents, records, links, or evidence.

For more details, see Whittier 360’s Corrections and Clarifications Policy.

Right to Respond

Whittier 360 believes readers are best served when they can see the claim, the evidence, and the response from the person or organization being discussed.

Candidates, public officials, agencies, businesses, organizations, and community members may contact Whittier 360 to respond to coverage involving them.

When a meaningful response is received after publication, Whittier 360 may update the article, add a clarification, include the response in context, or publish a follow-up when appropriate.

Candidate and Election Information

Candidates, campaigns, public officials, and election-related organizations may contact Whittier 360 to provide statements, public records, candidate information, campaign materials, corrections, or responses to election coverage.

Whittier 360 does not endorse candidates. Election coverage is intended to inform voters, not tell voters how to vote.

Candidate responses and submitted materials may be edited for length, formatting, clarity, grammar, or relevance, but Whittier 360 should not edit a response in a way that changes its meaning.

Community Events and Announcements

Whittier 360 may publish or share information about community events, public meetings, civic activities, nonprofit events, cultural events, business openings, public notices, and other community announcements.

Event submissions should include:

• event name

• date and time

• location

• organizer

• cost, if any

• public contact information

• relevant links

• a short description

• images or flyers, if available

Submission does not guarantee publication.

Photos, Videos, and Documents

Community members may submit photos, videos, documents, screenshots, flyers, public records, or other materials for possible use.

By submitting material, the sender represents that they have the right to share it with Whittier 360 or that it is public information. Whittier 360 may review submitted materials before publication and may ask for additional context.

Whittier 360 will not knowingly present decorative, altered, misleading, or AI-generated images as factual photographs of real events.

Confidentiality

Whittier 360 may receive sensitive information, but it cannot guarantee confidentiality unless a confidentiality agreement or clear understanding is established before publication.

People submitting sensitive information should say clearly if they are requesting confidentiality, anonymity, or background use only.

Whittier 360 will make reasonable efforts to protect sources when appropriate, but readers and sources should understand that digital communication may carry risks.

Donations and Support

Community support helps Whittier 360 continue local reporting and expand its public-service mission.

Readers may contact Whittier 360 about donations, subscriptions, sponsorships, grants, partnerships, or other support.

Financial support does not control editorial coverage.

Our Standard

Whittier 360 News Network exists to serve the public record and the local community.

Readers, residents, candidates, officials, agencies, businesses, and organizations are encouraged to provide information, request corrections, respond to coverage, and help strengthen the local record. Whittier 360 News Network can be contacted at editor@whittier360newsnetwork.com