West Covina man accused of killing grandmother, injuring grandfather The suspect's 77-year-old grandmother died a day after the assault.
As new West Covina mayor takes the gavel, tensions on the dais once again emerge By Joshua Silla December 3, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. Mayor Letty Lopez-Viado wasn't in the role for long before tension emerged anew among members....
West Covina Police officer charged with stealing is on paid leave, officials say By Staff report November 28, 2025 at 2:38 p.m. Officials said Jose Garcia, who has been employed with the West Covina Police Department since...
West Covina police officer accused of stealing cash during traffic stops By Sydney Barragan November 25, 2025 at 6:12 p.m. Officer Jose Garcia stole cash from motorists in three separate traffic stops in 2024 and...
Temecula Valley boys water polo team beats Charter Oak for regional title By Eric-Paul Johnson November 25, 2025 at 9:43 a.m. Chase Wedell, Nicolai Sardina and Connor Liu combine to score 12 goals as the Golden...
In West Covina, questions over a tree-trimming contract reveal deeper tensions By Contributing Writer November 21, 2025 at 12:24 p.m. A city councilman attempts to pause a vote on a city contract, questioning the process...
Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Nov. 14-22 By Holly Andres November 14, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Gabriel Valley area.
13 free fun things to do in Southern California in November By Marla Jo Fisher October 31, 2025 at 7:12 a.m. The month will be busy with everything from Day of the Dead events to holiday...
State Supreme Court declines to hear West Covina’s appeal in ex-fire chief’s wrongful termination case By Anissa Rivera October 16, 2025 at 5:53 p.m. The city of West Covina loses on its bid to change $4.1 million jury verdict...
Glendora man accused of luring teen girls, assaulting one in West Covina By Ruby Gonzales October 10, 2025 at 7:57 a.m. Police alleged the man offered to drive a girl to school but took her instead...
Rowland Unified to rename resource center in honor of retired president By Anissa Rivera October 1, 2025 at 3:59 p.m. Spanning nine years, Malkin's leadership in the Rowland Unified School District included the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Censure vote leads to investigation at West Covina By Anissa Rivera September 17, 2025 at 3:34 p.m. West Covina City Council votes to investigate and not censure member at last meeting.
West Covina City Council to vote on censuring member By Anissa Rivera September 15, 2025 at 4:37 p.m. Councilmember Brian Gutierrez -- the target of an upcoming censure vote -- said the proposed...
West Covina football starts strong, hammers rival South Hills By Gabriel Duarte September 12, 2025 at 10:17 p.m. Turnovers led to 21 unanswered points in the first half for West Covina.
Mom’s the Word: A student nurse uses origin story to fuel helping others By Anissa Rivera September 12, 2025 at 2:34 p.m. Briana Zavala found her calling while watching her father battle cancer.
West Covina man charged for role in death of teen during Covina robbery By Ruby Gonzales September 8, 2025 at 3:42 p.m. Joel Mercado, 16, died from a gunshot wound to the chest, the medical examiner's office...
West Covina spent $152,000 on Moon Festival tied to mayor’s wife By Jason Henry September 4, 2025 at 2:54 p.m. Employees say Mayor Tony Wu has threatened firings if the annual event is scaled back...
In West Covina, a furor over town hall meetings has critics decrying mayor’s plan By Anissa Rivera August 30, 2025 at 1:01 p.m. Mayor Tony Wu's request to discuss councilmembers' code of conduct leads to criticism he wants...
Covina-Valley Unified welcomes students back for 2025-26 school year By Gladys B Vargas August 20, 2025 at 2:37 p.m. Teachers and staff created a festive and supportive atmosphere as students returned to their classrooms.
San Gabriel Valley football: Week 0 schedule, Aug. 21-23 By Fred Robledo August 18, 2025 at 12:44 p.m. The matchups and locations for this week's season-opening football games for the SGV teams.
SGV football preview: Ranking the area’s best running backs By Fred Robledo August 14, 2025 at 8:38 a.m. A look at the running backs in the San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena and Whittier going...
SGV football preview: Ranking the area’s top wide receivers By Fred Robledo August 13, 2025 at 8:45 a.m. A look at the top wide receivers in the San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena and Whittier...
Mom’s the Word: Foster and homeless students get geared up for school in West Covina By Anissa Rivera August 8, 2025 at 4:39 p.m. Students from homeless families, and those in foster care, receive backpacks and support at Aug....
West Covina man accused of deliberately hitting bicyclist in Fullerton with car By City News Service July 31, 2025 at 4:12 p.m. Christian Diaz, 22, was booked on suspicion of attempted murder, police said.
Appeals court upholds $4.1 million verdict for former West Covina fire chief By Gladys B Vargas July 28, 2025 at 5:24 p.m. Larry Whithorn sued West Covina in March 2020 after the city had terminated his employment...
West Covina’s push for its own health department gets a state hearing. But mostly critics show up By Adam Young July 15, 2025 at 4:26 p.m. If successful, the city's effort to create its own public health department would be the...