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Gov. Orders Santa Ana Recall Election To Be Mail-in Ballot Only, Westminster Majority Survives Recall

Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered that Santa Ana’s special recall election –deciding the fate of Councilwoman Ceci Iglesias’ seat — will happen entirely through mail-in ballots. Meanwhile, final election numbers on Westminster city council recall shows majority faction retaining their seats.

Posted inEmergencies & Disasters, Government, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, NEWS, Politics & Elections, REGIONS, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories, Westminster

Westminster Could Join Number of OC Cities Banning Evictions

It would be the latest city to join a growing list banning evictions throughout the county amid the coronavirus public health emergency. Many residents in Little Saigon area live in rental units with many others living in accessory dwelling units and mobile homes.

Posted inGovernment, NEWS, REGIONS, Safety, Security & Justice, Stanton, Top Stories, Westminster

Westminster Could Change Who Shelters City’s Stray and Rescued Animals

City officials could end their relationship with a longtime animal control provider. Activists want council members to hold off on their decision – which could impact thousands of the city’s shelter animals and strays — until an ongoing period of political turmoil at City Hall dies down.

Posted inEconomy, Government, Investigative, NEWS, Politics & Elections, REGIONS, Top Stories, Westminster

Recalls, Lawsuits, Financial Struggles and Leadership Vacuum Ahead For Westminster

The City of Westminster faces a political “perfect storm” this year, with upcoming recalls for elected officials and lawsuits involving the police department — not to mention tough choices between higher sales taxes or cuts to public services, and finding a new city manager.

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