October 7, 2025 By Brian Hews The California Attorney General has officially authorized the Whittier Union High School District (WUHSD) to move forward with a quo warranto lawsuit seeking the removal of Trustee Gary Mendez, confirming Los Cerritos Community News’ earlier reporting on his unlawful dual office-holding. Filed on September 15 in Los Angeles County Superior Court (Case No. 25STCV27197), the verified complaint, prepared by Strumwasser & Woocher LLP, alleges that Mendez violated Government Code Section 1099 by simultaneously serving as a WUHSD Trustee and as Vice President of the Central Basin Municipal Water District (CBMWD) Board of Directors.