A South Whittier family is asking the public to help find an 11-year-old female Chihuahua–Poodle mix missing near Mulberry Drive and Mills Avenue. She was last seen wearing a cone and a black sock or bandage over an injury on her left side.

In local news, trust begins with transparency. Whittier residents deserve to know who owns, operates, and stands behind the sources shaping public opinion in the community. Whittier 360 News Network examines why visible ownership, public accountability, and clear journalistic standards matter in an era of anonymous social media pages and political influence online.

WHITTIER — The Whittier City Council unanimously supported moving forward with plans to align city elections with November statewide general elections Monday night, while debating competing proposals on term limits, district expansion, and future election reforms. Councilmembers remained divided on several key issues, including whether term limits should be restricted to two terms or 12 years, whether Whittier should eventually expand from four districts to five, and whether

WHITTIER — Proposed changes to Whittier’s public comment procedures sparked debate Monday night as the City Council considered reducing the standard speaking time from three minutes to two minutes, removing speaker card requirements, and updating meeting policies to comply with state accessibility laws. The proposal would mark a significant shift from longstanding city practice. Historically, Whittier has generally allowed residents three minutes to speak during public comme

Whittier’s move to district elections was not, by itself, a mistake. I supported district elections when the issue was first debated because I believed then, as I believe now, that neighborhood-based representation can make City Hall more accountable to residents. A citywide at-large system can make it harder for distinct neighborhoods to have their voices heard. District elections, when drawn fairly, can give residents a councilmember closer to their own community concerns.

Editorial Disclosure: This content is being published for informational purposes only. The proposed initiative below was drafted by Rebecca Canales in her personal capacity. Whittier 360 News Network has applied for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. As a result, it does not endorse or oppose political candidates or ballot measures and does not participate in campaign advocacy. This material is being provided to allow the public to review the proposed text. Whittier 360 News Network

Editorial Disclosure: This content is being published for informational purposes only. The proposed initiative below was drafted by Rebecca Canales in her personal capacity. Whittier 360 News Network is not affiliated with, endorsing, or opposing this initiative and is providing this information so the public can review the proposed text. PROPOSED INITIATIVE ORDINANCE CITY OF WHITTIER THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF WHITTIER DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. TITLE This Ordinance

Exploring America's Celtic Heritage: A Journey from the Rugged Coasts of Celtic Lands to the Vast American Landscapes. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, The Brave Celtic Souls offers a reflective musical interpretation of the role Irish, Scottish, and Welsh communities played in the nation’s early development. The song is structured as a narrative, moving chronologically from the Celtic regions of Europe to early America and into the present day. Its open

Whittier 360 News Network is publishing the full text of this proposed initiative to provide residents with direct access to the language being considered. Whittier 360 does not take a position for or against ballot measures and remains neutral, focusing solely on providing accurate and accessible information so readers can make their own informed decisions. PROPOSED INITIATIVE ORDINANCE CITY OF WHITTIER THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF WHITTIER DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. TIT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a major leadership shift at the Pentagon, President Donald Trump has elevated Hung Cao to serve as Acting Secretary of the Navy, following the removal of former Secretary John Phelan. Cao, who was born in Vietnam and came to the United States as a refugee in 1975, now becomes the top civilian leader overseeing both the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in an acting capacity. His elevation places a refugee at the head of one of the most powerful military branche

WHITTIER, CA — In the days following Tuesday’s municipal election, as traditional news outlets moved toward confirming results, Whittier 360 News Network had already reported the outcomes of the city’s major races based on election night data. While some coverage described the results as still uncertain, Whittier 360 identified the winners in the mayoral race and both City Council contests on election night using precinct-level analysis and margin evaluation. This difference

WHITTIER, CA — For the first time since Whittier 360 News Network began issuing election predictions, the outcome of a municipal election ran directly counter to those projections. In multiple races, candidates expected to win based on historical indicators were instead defeated decisively, marking a break from prior predictive accuracy and raising broader questions about whether this election represents an anomaly or the beginning of a new trend in Whittier politics. In pre-

WHITTIER, CA — The outcome of the Whittier City Council District 4 race has now been formally acknowledged by both campaigns, confirming the decisive result seen in Tuesday night’s returns. Councilmember Fernando Dutra has officially conceded the race to Aida Macedo, bringing an end to his 14-year tenure representing the district. In a statement released Wednesday, Dutra thanked the community for the opportunity to serve and congratulated Macedo on her victory, expressing con

WHITTIER, CA — Precinct-level election results from across the City of Whittier show that James Becerra has defeated incumbent Joe Vinatieri in the mayoral race, with returns indicating a decisive and citywide outcome. With results now available from multiple precincts spanning all areas of the city, Becerra holds commanding leads across nearly every region, leaving no remaining mathematical or geographic path for a Vinatieri comeback. The Numbers: Dominance Across the City P

WHITTIER, CA — Early election returns, including newly released precinct-level data, show that Aida Macedo has defeated incumbent Fernando Dutra in the Whittier City Council District 4 race, marking a decisive outcome in a contest that had been widely viewed as competitive. With multiple key precincts now reporting, Macedo has established commanding leads across the district with no remaining mathematical path for Dutra to overcome the deficit. The Numbers: Dominance Across A

WHITTIER, CA — Early election returns, including detailed precinct-level results, show that Vicky Santana has defeated incumbent Octavio Martinez in the Whittier City Council District 2 race, marking a decisive outcome in one of the city’s most closely watched contests. With multiple high-turnout precincts now reporting, Santana has established commanding leads across the district with no remaining mathematical path for Martinez to overcome the deficit. The Numbers: A Consist

WHITTIER, CA — Early election returns released Tuesday evening indicate a decisive shift in Whittier’s political landscape, with challengers holding commanding leads in all major races and incumbents facing steep odds as remaining ballots are counted. As of approximately 8:34 p.m., James Becerra leads the mayoral race with 7,905 votes (67.80%), compared to Joe Vinatieri with 3,606 votes (30.93%). The margin of nearly 37 percentage points suggests a clear advantage that is unl

WHITTIER, CA — With Election Day approaching, Whittier 360 News Network has released its pre-election projections based on available campaign finance data, public engagement, and observable campaign activity. At this time, the outlet predicts that Councilmember Fernando Dutra will win reelection. In the District 2 race, Whittier 360 News Network is updating its prediction. While earlier analysis indicated that Octavio Martinez held a strong financial advantage, that support a

Artist: Maeve Alder | Genre: Patriotic Country Ballad | Published: December 16, 2023 A Song Worth Waiting For Some songs arrive quietly, without fanfare, and sit in the dark for a while before the world is ready for them. Maeve Alder's Brave Celtic Souls is one of those songs. Written and first composed on December 23, 2023, it has remained unheard by the public — until now. Whittier 360 News Network was given the privilege of an early listen, and we are here to tell you:

There is a pattern in history that repeats itself whenever transformative technology emerges. We saw it with the industrial revolution. We saw it again with the rise of computers in the late 20th century. And today, we are seeing it unfold once more with artificial intelligence. Each time, there are those who recognize the shift and adapt—and those who resist it. When computers first entered the workplace in the 1980s and 1990s, there were many who dismissed them as unnecessa