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