O.C. city leaders designate street to honor Charlie Kirk

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A small street that runs parallel to the Vietnam War Memorial in Westminster will soon bear a new name — Charlie Kirk Way.During a heated meeting rife with accusations of partisan politics and debate over the role of local government, leaders in the Orange County city voted 4 to 1 Wednesday to partially rename All American Way for the slain conservative activist.

Kirk’s name will appear in 3-inch font below the official street name.Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen, a Republican who is running for Congress next year, brought forth the change because he said Kirk “reflects the values that make Westminster truly special: pride in our country, belief in our freedom and the spirit of civic engagement.” Kirk, a founder of Turning Point USA and one of the Republican Party’s most influential figures, was fatally shot by a sniper at Utah Valley University in September.

California In the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination, vigils continue across California.Rallies planned through Monday include those in Beverly Hills and Moorpark.The death of the 31-year-old, who rejoiced in the back and forth of debates, has triggered a range of emotions and nationwide discussions about how to memorialize the conservative icon.

In Villa Park, a high school teacher allegedly removed a memorial to Kirk that was set up by students.In Calabasas, a teacher was placed on leave after officials said she was linked to a social media post allegedly likening Kirk to a Nazi who “got what he deserved.” In Huntington Beach, another Orange County city frequently at the center of national culture war debates, a September memorial for Kirk at the pier took a dark turn when a group of men joined the crowd chanting, “White men fight back.” Westminster Vice Mayor Carlos Manzo, the lone Democrat on the dais and the sole vote against designating the street in Kirk’s honor, at times appeared at a loss f...