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.
Opinion: Council Ignores Calls for Accountable Policing Practices
We keep hearing about community engagement and community input; when and where will it take place? Are we still a democracy in Whittier?
In Opinions
International Competition Builds Community in Whittier
I look forward to the competition every year, despite the unreasonable pain and suffering caused by attempting to complete over 200 challenges with 14 teammates in eight days. I joke; it's really fun!
Commentary and Interview: Houseless Protest Group Occupies Central Park, City Hall
"At all times, Whittier should have a shelter open, and they don’t, so we are going to stay until it is open."
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.
Opinion: Council Ignores Calls for Accountable Policing Practices
We keep hearing about community engagement and community input; when and where will it take place? Are we still a democracy in Whittier?
In Opinions
International Competition Builds Community in Whittier
I look forward to the competition every year, despite the unreasonable pain and suffering caused by attempting to complete over 200 challenges with 14 teammates in eight days. I joke; it's really fun!
Commentary and Interview: Houseless Protest Group Occupies Central Park, City Hall
"At all times, Whittier should have a shelter open, and they don’t, so we are going to stay until it is open."
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.