May 24, 2019
City Council Agenda
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 28; 6 p.m.
13230 Penn Street, Whittier

The City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. View the City Council Agenda here .
U.S. Jobless Claims Dip to 21,000, hover near half-century low
May 23, 2019
MarketWatch

The numbers: The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits in Mid-May fell slightly and returned close to a half-century low, signaling that a muscular U.S. jobs market is still going strong.

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Rio Hondo College Breaks Ground for Transportation Center
May 17, 2019
Rio Hondo College

Rio Hondo College on Tuesday broke ground for a new transportation center that will provide an all-in-one transit hub for members of the campus community.

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Whittier Hospital Medical Center Receives an 'A' for Patient Safety for the 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
May 17, 2019
Whittier Hospital Medical Center

Whittier Hospital Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ from  The Leapfrog Group ’s spring 2019 Leapfrog  Hospital Safety Grade . The designation recognizes Whittier Hospital Medical Center’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization committed to improving health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. 
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Rio Hondo College Secures $13.9 Million in Savings to Local Taxpayers by Refinancing Bonds
May 23, 2019
Rio Hondo College

The Rio Hondo Community College District has successfully refinanced a portion of its general obligation bonds, saving the community more than $13.9 million in interest cost that will be passed on to residents through lower tax bills

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