As the clock strikes midnight and the calendar turns, the United States enters a year unlike any other. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. This milestone invites reflection, clarity, and historical honesty — not slogans, not noise, and not revisionism. America at 250 In 1776, thirteen colonies did something unprecedented in the modern world:they declared independence from empire and asserted that legitimate government derives fro

The year 2025 will be remembered nationally as both the Year of Trump and the Year of AI. But in Whittier, those forces were not abstract ideas debated on cable news — they were felt locally, in City Council chambers, neighborhood conversations, campaign messaging, social media, and even the way residents consumed information. This was the year when national politics and emerging technology collided with everyday local governance, changing how Whittier residents engaged with

Authorities have identified the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred late Saturday night near Burrito Track. On Monday, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Adrian Coreno, 19. According to investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Coreno was walking northbound on Mills Avenue with two minors when an occupant of a passing vehicle fired shots at them. Coreno was shot in the torso. Investigators said Coreno ran from the area

A shooting has been reported at Burrito Track, located at the intersection of Mills Avenue and Mulberry Drive, directly next to a nearby apartment complex. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies have established a large active crime scene that extends well beyond the restaurant itself. Sheriff’s tape currently blocks off a significant portion of the shopping center parking lot, as well as Dicky Street, which runs alongside the apartment building across from the rest

As Whittier approaches the opening of the 2026 municipal election cycle at the end of December, new campaign finance disclosures are beginning to provide a clearer picture of how each race is shaping up. While it is still early in the season, fundraising statements and Statement of Organization filings give voters their first substantive look at how prepared each candidate is — and how rooted their support is inside the city. Whittier 360 has reviewed all public FPPC Form 410

Investigative Series: The Padilla Network — Part 2 Federal prosecutors have alleged that proceeds from a $90 million employment-tax fraud scheme were used to purchase several high-value Southern California homes, including one located in Whittier. While the indictment itself has not yet been released to the public, the U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed that a $2.5 million home in Whittier was among the properties acquired using funds connected to the scheme. Whittier 360 has i

As we gather with friends and family this Thanksgiving, it is worth remembering that the very first Thanksgiving was not a holiday in the modern sense at all. It was essentially a harvest festival—an observance that both the European settlers and the Indigenous peoples already practiced in their respective cultures. What made that 1621 gathering so significant was not the food or the pageantry, but the historical moment in which it occurred. Both the settlers and the Indigeno

Although the official 2026 municipal election season does not begin until the last week of December, the early filings, fundraising disclosures, and political positioning already paint a clear picture of where each contest stands as we enter the final month of the pre-season. Three races—Mayor, City Council District 2, and City Council District 4—are shaping up in very different ways. Some candidates are showing organizational strength, while others have yet to begin campaign

A Whittier woman has been named as one of several defendants in a massive federal tax-fraud and money-laundering case that prosecutors say cheated the U.S. Treasury out of more than $90 million. The case is drawing local attention not only for its size, but also because one of the accused individuals appears to have recently relocated to Whittier during the same period in which far-left anti-ICE activism sharply intensified in the city. The Federal Case According to a federal

A powerful and unstable Pacific storm is taking aim at Southern California tonight, bringing the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding, mudslides, and dangerous driving conditions throughout the Whittier area and surrounding communities. Forecasts are changing by the hour, but meteorologists warn that local residents should prepare for the worst as this system develops. A Storm Expected to Stall Over Los Angeles County The National Weather Service reports that this incoming st

October 26 2025 7:04 pm Whittier, Ca The City of Whittier has added a virtual chat assistant to its official website to help residents find information about permits, business licensing, city codes, and other local services 24 hours a day. The system is built by Saira Solutions, a government-technology company whose platform, Ask Saira, uses artificial intelligence and automation to deliver quick answers and route people to online services. On the site, the assistant display

October 26 2025 La Mirada La Mirada is reviewing a sweeping proposal to raise parking fines citywide—the first major update to the city’s Uniform Parking Bail Schedule since 2010. City staff say the changes are meant to keep pace with inflation and align with other Los Angeles County jurisdictions. But for drivers, the new schedule could mean double-digit percentage hikes on even minor violations—and steep penalties for serious ones. Background: First Fine Increase in 15 Yea

Whittier, CA – October 23, 2025 (8:45 p.m.) Law enforcement from multiple agencies, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Whittier Police, and California Highway Patrol, secure the area outside Mulberry Elementary School in Whittier following a high-speed pursuit that ended on the campus Thursday night. Image courtesy Whittier 360 News Network A high-speed pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies came to an abrupt end Thursday night when two susp

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By Rebecca Canales Whittier 360 News Network October 14 2025 – Whittier, California When the Whittier City Council meets Tuesday, it will...

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WHITTIER — October 14, 2025. When the Whittier City Council convenes this Tuesday, residents will notice a new preface at the top of the...

Prepared by Rebecca Canales, Founder & CEO Date:  October 2025 I. Introduction The Whittier 360 News Network (W360NN)  was founded to...

By Caroline Poindexter Whittier 360 News Network September 24, 2025 Council clears chambers, resumes later under Brown Act authority The...