Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Montebello public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
5 topics in taxes budget
Council transparency and campaign finance
CIP budget discrepancy (item 11)
Janitorial RFP contract gap (item 13)
Towing contract / city finances
Business license fee penalty
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Montebello from local and regional media.
Election results: Whittier’s Measure EL, EV appears headed for passage, setting term limits, election dates
Two Whittier measures that could change the city’s election landscape and timing appeared to be getting an early nod from voters Tuesday night, based on preliminary results from the Los Angeles County Registrar...
Nov 4, 2026Shazia Hoq's historic bid for Montebello City Hall
Shazia Hoq's historic bid for Montebello City Hall LA Local
Oct 31, 2026Judge rejects DOJ’s request to force California to segregate ballots of alleged noncitizen voters
A federal judge has denied a request by the Trump administration to issue a temporary restraining order that would have forced California election officials to set aside the mail ballots of tens of thousands of...
Oct 29, 2026Whittier City Council reviews immigration-related donations to two local groups
City Council members review a $130,000 donation to two groups helping ICE-impacted Whittier residents. Who gets a separate $50,000 earmarked by the Whittier City Council for legal aid will be decided at a later date.
Oct 29, 2026Long Beach, other cities endure another day of flooding, with wet weekend on the horizon
Local officials said they are working 24-7 to respond to ongoing El Niño and storm-related impacts — filling sand bags, building sand berms and running pump systems around the clock — which have brought highest-ever tide levels …
Oct 28, 2026Whittier City Council passes bans on data centers, detention facilities, massage parlors and car washes
The Whittier City Council passed a 45-day temporary moratorium on data centers, detention facilities, massage parlors and car washes at its Oct. 27 meeting Tuesday. After a public hearing, the lawmakers unanimo...
Oct 28, 2026CA cities hit with SB 79 lawsuits after allegedly dragging feet on transit-oriented development
CA cities hit with SB 79 lawsuits after allegedly dragging feet on transit-oriented development The Real Deal
Aug 28, 20263 California cities sued over alleged violations of state housing rules
3 California cities sued over alleged violations of state housing rules Smart Cities Dive
Aug 21, 2026Montebello plans new fire station for high-risk hillside area
Montebello plans new fire station for high-risk hillside area https://www.thetraveler.org/
Jul 3, 2026Montebello city council meeting [Image 4 of 4]
Montebello city council meeting [Image 4 of 4] DVIDS
Jun 11, 2026Adventist Health White Memorial outlines investments and plans for Montebello campus, eyes cath lab opening
Adventist Health White Memorial outlines investments and plans for Montebello campus, eyes cath lab opening citizenportal.ai
Jun 10, 2026Georgia officials knew chemicals from carpet mills were polluting local water. The people did not
By DYLAN JACKSON/THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION, JASON DEAREN/AP and JUSTIN PRICE/THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION CALHOUN, Ga. (AP) — Growing up in northwest Georgia, Stormy Bost lived her life in the...
May 6, 2026