Whittier, school district, get 0,000 to transform space into ‘heart of education community'
The city of Whittier and the Whittier Union High School District have received $750,000, to turn the athletic fields at Sierra Education Center int...
The city of Whittier and the Whittier Union High School District have received $750,000, to turn the athletic fields at Sierra Education Center into a community recreation space. The space, which could be used for youth sports programs and serve more than 2,000 young people each year, is envisioned to be 'the heart of our education community, with resources and services available to every resident,' said Superintendent Dr. Monica Oviedo. 'This is a great day for the City of Whittier and for Whittier Union,' said Oviedo in a statement, echoing March 14, when Oviedo, Board President Jaime Lopez, Whittier Mayor Joe Vinatieri and Whittier City Manager Brian Saeki gathered for a ceremony at the center, where U.