Whittier reducing homelessness with novel approach

Whittier city officials claim the new policy is drastically reducing the number of homeless people in their town. But could this work elsewhere?

Whittier reducing homelessness with novel approach
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Whittier city officials claim the new policy is drastically reducing the number of homeless people in their town.

Whittier reducing homelessness with novel approach
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Whittier city officials claim the new policy is drastically reducing the number of homeless people in their town. But could this work elsewhere?

Woman killed at Kohl's in Whittier, shooting suspect in custody

A 41-year-old man is in custody after shooting and killing a woman inside a Kohl’s store in Whittier on Tuesday night.

Man charged with fatally shooting estranged wife at Whittier Kohl's store

A man accused of gunning down his estranged wife inside a Kohl's store in Whittier was charged Monday with murder and child abuse, and alleged to have prior convictions for domestic violence and voluntary manslaughter.

Hit-and-run driver who fatally struck bicyclist arrested after fleeing U.S. to Australia

A hit-and-run driver who fled the country three years ago after allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian in Whittier was arrested Thursday morning after being extradited to the U.S., authorities said.

Grad Standout: San Gabriel Valley’s water polo player of the year to suit up for UC Santa Barbara

She’s got the heart of a champion and the hardware to prove it! Bianca Borunda from La Serna High School in Whittier is San Gabriel Valley’s water polo player of the year. She scored six goals while leading the Lancers to a CIF championship.

Five people in SUV detained after dangerous 90-minute pursuit across SGV

Five people suspected in a gun-related assault were detained Sunday during a 90-plus-minute pursuit of an SUV that crisscrossed the San Gabriel Valley and parts of East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights and downtown Los Angeles, according to the L.A. County Sheriff's Department.  

At least 50 cars damaged in Whittier vandalism spree: police

Residents in one Whittier neighborhood woke up Friday to find at least 50 parked cars had been damaged after a BB gun vandal went on a shooting rampage overnight, police said. 

Family tied up in Whittier-area home invasion robbery, 3 suspects sought

Authorities Friday sought three men for an armed home invasion robbery of a family in the Spyglass neighborhood near north Whittier, and a county supervisor asked for increased patrols in the area.

One killed in multi-vehicle crash on Pomona Freeway in Whittier

One person was killed Thursday night in a fiery, three-vehicle crash that blocked four lanes of the westbound Pomona (60) Freeway in Whittier.

Park in Whittier to close for clean-up due to public safety concerns

Whittier City Council announced that it will close and clean-up a park packed with homeless people due to concerns for public safety.