Bugatti cites among Nixon’s accomplishments the creation of OSHA, the opening of China, the end of the draft, and the Environmental Protection Act.
The Opinion Pages
Write Your Life Story
The group meets to share and appreciate stories. One person’s story may trigger memories that lead to more stories. Think how you would love to have stories written by your grandparents or other relatives who have gone before you; your heirs will one day treasure yours.
Whittier Area Arts & Entertainment: 31 Events in January 2020
How will you spend the first month of the new decade? Check out 31 opportunities in January 2020 to learn something new, make something by you, and have fun.
The Four Rules (This is NOT Spinal Tap)
Whittier humorist Lois McKinney writes about life after back surgery, "Can you imagine putting on your pants or socks with this grab stick? I, however, have found a substitute for the time-consuming grab-stick. It’s called 'Michelle.'"
Stuck at Home? Get Lost in All the Fun Free Stuff
Sustainable City News shares links to tons of free stuff including education, entertainment, student & parent resources, lifestyle, self-care, and more.
Escape Online: Travel, Learn, See, Hear, Taste, Move, and More
Escape the boundaries of your safe-at-home stay with events and activities available free online.
Whittier City Council Passes Eviction Moratorium in 4-1 Vote
On Tuesday evening, in its first remote meeting after the state and county safer-at-home mandates, the Whittier City Council enacted a COVID-19 eviction moratorium in a 4-1 vote.
Five Ways You Can Help
Scientists say that helping others can help with stress management, immune building, and more. Here are some ways you can exercise your altruism muscle
Escape Online: Travel, Learn, See, Hear, Taste, Move, and More
Escape the boundaries of your safe-at-home stay with events and activities available free online.
In Opinions
Opinion: A Heartfelt PSA from a Friend
We had a movement going in Italy, asking people to keep going out and supporting local businesses, feeling that the government was overreacting, but in hindsight this was not a great plan.
The Money Crunch: Resources for Whittier Area Emergency Needs
Sustainable City News shares local, regional, and national resources for workers feeling the crunch in greater Whittier.
Stuck at Home? Get Lost in All the Fun Free Stuff
Sustainable City News shares links to tons of free stuff including education, entertainment, student & parent resources, lifestyle, self-care, and more.
Whittier City Council Passes Eviction Moratorium in 4-1 Vote
On Tuesday evening, in its first remote meeting after the state and county safer-at-home mandates, the Whittier City Council enacted a COVID-19 eviction moratorium in a 4-1 vote.
Five Ways You Can Help
Scientists say that helping others can help with stress management, immune building, and more. Here are some ways you can exercise your altruism muscle
In Opinions
Opinion: A Heartfelt PSA from a Friend
We had a movement going in Italy, asking people to keep going out and supporting local businesses, feeling that the government was overreacting, but in hindsight this was not a great plan.
The Money Crunch: Resources for Whittier Area Emergency Needs
Sustainable City News shares local, regional, and national resources for workers feeling the crunch in greater Whittier.
In News
City of Whittier to Close Facilities, Events, Programs Through March
The City of Whittier is canceling or postponing non-essential programs, events, and recreation classes as well as board, commission, and committee meetings through the end of March.
Whittier’s Coronavirus Lockdown Begins
The coronavirus pandemic has reached Los Angeles County, with predictions of an overtaxed healthcare system. Disorganized but swift social distancing in Whittier has included school closures and event cancellations. Find out what you can do to protect yourself and the community at large.