NBC Los Angeles: Whittier Police Department settles sexual abuse claims by 4 women
The City of Whittier has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle claims brought by four women who allege they were sexually abused and groomed by a former police officer while participating in the ...
Pasadena Star-News: Whittier pays $3.5 million to 4 ex-police Explorers allegedly abused by officers
The city of Whittier recently paid $3.5 million to four former police Explorers who alleged they were sexually abused by then-Officer Charles “Chuck” Drylie and other officers during the 1970s. The ...
Whittier pays $3.5 million to 4 ex-police Explorers allegedly abused by officers
San Gabriel Valley Tribune: Immigration raids reported in Whittier as city, police, plead for calm
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A Short History Whittier is located in Los Angeles County, about 12 miles southeast of the City of Los Angeles. A five Member City Council under the Council-Manager form of government directs the City. Whittier is a charter law city and was incorporated in 1898. The Charter form of City government was ratified in 1955. The City covers 14.8 square miles and has an estimated population of 87,369 ...
Whittier is known for its friendly neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, good schools, and as a great place to raise a family. Whether you are a resident or visitor, Whittier has a variety of "hidden gems" that are worth exploring.
Whittier and China have a special connection – President Richard M. Nixon, who was raised in Whittier, attended Whittier High School and graduated from Whittier College – was responsible for re-establishing relations with the People’s Republic of China during his term of office.