Whittier’s Bright Hotel purchased, shut down

Whittier says no to a proposed hotel on Whittier Boulevard for second time

The owner of a half-acre site on Whittier Boulevard in Whittier, who first wanted to build a Motel 6 and later a Best Western Hotel, again has been turned down by the City Council. In September 2017, ...

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Why Whittier council is considering a moratorium on new hotels, motels

WHITTIER >> Facing pressure from residents angry about a proposed Motel 6 on Whittier Boulevard, council members say they plan to impose a moratorium on any new hotel or motels. The proposed ...

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Whittier’s Bright Hotel purchased, shut down

WHITTIER – The Bright Hotel, believed to be the oldest operating hotel in the city, has been purchased and closed down by a development team led by a former Whittier resident. Uptown Redevelopment ...

Developer Plans Hotel in Whittier, With Safety Net from City

A Newport Beach developer says he is close to bringing a hotel to one of the busiest intersections in Whittier. Craig Smith, owner of Fountainhead Pacific LP, said he is in talks with “the nation’s ...

Kimco Wants To Add Residences, Hotel To Whittier Mall

Kimco Realty Corp., owner of the Whittwood Town Center in Whittier, California, is looking to redevelop the retail center's surface parking lots and older buildings into new retail, housing and hotel ...

Acclaimed alumnus headlines Whittier’s Patriotic Concert on America’s 250th

Headliners include pianist Robert York, who will perform Sousa marches, Joplin rag and movie music medleys on the school’s ...

Federal officials say Whittier mayor’s encounter with ICE agent was ‘interference’ with immigration probe

The city’s new mayor questioned ICE agents in Whittier, one year after the first immigration crackdown. ICE officials say he ...

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On 1-year anniversary of ICE raids, agents return to Whittier. This time, the new mayor confronts them

ICE agents were reported in Whittier on June 10. Mayor James Becerra went to talk to them. Here’s what happened.

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Whittier sued over plan to remove historic ficuses

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The city of Whittier is now facing a lawsuit related to a controversial plan to chop down more than 100 trees, including scores of ...

Whittier's small town charm and 'hidden gems' capture the heart of locals

WHITTIER, Calif. (KABC) -- Locals from Whittier are sharing what they love most about the city and what makes their community special. The City of Whittier is located about 12 miles southeast of the ...

Luminara Arrives in Whittier for Ritz-Carlton’s First Season in Alaska

The Luminara arrived in Whittier recently to kick off the first season in Alaska for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

New LA County project will help collect, keep more water after big storms

WHITTIER, Calif. (KABC) -- After another big storm this week we will see much of the rainwater flowing out to the ocean instead of being captured for use. Los Angeles County officials say saving more ...

Here Is Poet Gardens, Whittier’s New Gigantic Beer and Food Hall Destination

Whittier’s long-awaited Poet Gardens food hall and craft beer brewery is now open for limited hours. The sprawling Uptown project offers soaring ceilings and lots of communal tables — with more to ...