WHITTIER - The state Supreme Court has refused to review a $1.25 million gender discrimination verdict in favor of a former police officer against the city. With that decision, the city has paid out nearly $2.3 million - the amount includes interest - to Gina Zanone.

WHITTIER - The Expressions of Hope Cancer Survivors Art Exhibit will be displayed Oct. 6 to 19 at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, 12401 Washington Ave.

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By Airan Scruby EAST WHITTIER - After more than a year of hunting, St. Andrew Lutheran Church of East Whittier has found a new senior pastor. The Rev. H.G. "Skip" McComas comes to East Whittier from Temecula, where he served on staff for 12 years, including time as associate pastor there.

Animal control officer to speak WEST WHITTIER - The West Whittier Community Advisory Committee is meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sorensen Park, 11419 Rose Hedge Drive. The guest will be Officer Mireya Martinez, who will speak on the Los Angeles County Animal Control Outreach program.