Community Foundation Awards Scholarships to Local Students
The La Mirada City Council recently recognized seven graduating seniors who were awarded scholarships by the La Mirada Community Foundation.
Since 2005, the Community Foundation has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to 111 graduating seniors from La Mirada and other local high schools.
The Bob Jenkins Community Service Scholarship is awarded to students who reside in La Mirada, have demonstrated a strong commitment to community service, and have applied to an accredited college or university.
This year’s awardees include Sofia Alonso, Jimmy Arellano, Erica Dickens, Miranda Gonzalez, Isaiah Rosales, Jazmine Verma, and Isabella Widosh.
For more information about the La Mirada Community Foundation, please contact La Mirada City Hall at (562) 943-0131. -City of La Mirada
U.S. Foods Recognized for 30th Anniversary Milestone
The La Mirada City Council recognized U.S. Foods for its 30 th anniversary at its May 13 City Council meeting.
As one of the largest foodservice distributors in the country, U.S. Foods has been a key part of La Mirada’s industrial community for three decades. U.S. Foods partners with approximately 250,000 restaurants and foodservice operators nationwide. With more than 30,000 employees and over 70 locations, the company provides innovative food offerings as well as comprehensive e-commerce, technology, and business solutions.
La Mirada serves as one of U.S. Foods’ flagship distribution centers and is the headquarters for its $2-billion Southern California operation. The facility plays a critical role in regional foodservice logistics, supporting restaurants, hotels, hospitals, stadiums, and military facilities. It also leads the way in sustainability, operating approximately 70 zero-emission delivery vehicles as part of a fleet of more than 200.
Led by Area President Tim Marten, the La Mirada team includes more than 800 associates who contribute to the company’s success and to the strength of the local economy.
The recognition is part of the City’s Business Recognition Program, which highlights businesses for milestone anniversaries, industry achievements, and contributions to the local economy.
For more information about the program, please contact La Mirada City Hall at (562) 943-0131. -City of La Mirada
LA County Firefighters Recognized for Outstanding Service
During the May 27 City Council meeting, the City of La Mirada presented a Certificate of Appreciation and a commemorative photo to the Los Angeles County Fire Department in recognition of its outstanding service to the community.
Firefighting personnel stationed at La Mirada’s Fire Stations 49 and 194, as well as nearby Station 15, have provided critical fire suppression and paramedic services since the City’s incorporation. These dedicated professionals respond to emergencies, including structure fires, traffic collisions, and medical incidents, with professionalism and compassion.
In addition to their local efforts, firefighters assigned to La Mirada also contributed to major emergency responses during the past year, including assisting at the Palisades and Altadena wildfires. Their courage, skill, and unwavering commitment continue to inspire the community and reflect the highest standards of public service.
As a token of appreciation, the City presented a framed photograph of the original Fire Station 49, once located on De Alcala Drive, to Captain David Dombrowski. The commemorative gift celebrates the legacy and bravery of those who have served and continue to serve La Mirada.
The City of La Mirada is proud to recognize the Los Angeles County Fire Department for its enduring partnership and exceptional service in keeping the community safe.
For additional information, contact the City of La Mirada at (562) 943-0131. -City of La Mirada
Vargas Racing Up North
La Mirada High School graduate Ryan Vargas is taking his act up north competing in the Nascar Canada Series racing circuit.
He will run a majority of the NASCAR Canada Series schedule in the No. 28 Critical Path Security Canada Dodge Challenger with DJ Kennington Racing, with intentions of securing additional partners to run full-time. He is the first American to run full-time in the Canada Series since 2001 as well as the first since NASCAR’s acquisition of it in 2007.
He recently placed twelfth in the first race of the season at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on May 18th in Bowmanville, Ontario.
The 24-year-old La Mirada native raced in the EuroNASCAR Whelen Auto Series in 2023 and 2024.
LMHS Spring Sports Update
The La Mirada High School spring sports season came to an end recently adding another year into the books.
Softball advanced to the CIF Southern Section Division 1 Playoffs quarterfinal but fell to the Ayala Bulldogs, 9-5, on Wednesday, May 21st. It was the only home loss of the season for the Lady Matadores who finished 25-5 overall and 8-0 in Gateway League play.
In Division 1 playoffs baseball action, the Matadores lost in the opening round to Los Alamitos, 4-2 on Thursday, May 15th.
Openings and Closings
The lumber industry is making a comeback in La Mirada with the recent completion of the new 84 Lumber facility at the former location of the Halloween Club on Firestone Boulevard.
84 Lumber is an industry leader in building supplies, manufactured components, and services for single- and multifamily residences and commercial buildings with over 320 facilities nationwide include stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops and engineered wood product centers in 34 states
Three culturally-famous lumber yards once dotted the La Mirada landscape: National Lumber on Valley View Avenue (now Paloma Townhomes), Sutherland Lumber on Artesia Boulevard (now Living Spaces) and Mars Lumber on the Santa Fe Springs border at Rosecrans and Marquardt Avenues (closed).
-Just outside the La Mirada city limits in Santa Fe Springs, a new Dave’s Hot Chicken and a Sonic Drive-In have opened adjacent to each other at 13351 Florence Avenue (just west of Carmenita Road).
The Sonic kind of reminds us of the old A & W Root Beer Stands of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Formally, for decades, the closest Sonic to La Mirada was the Anaheim location.
-Construction continues at the former market by Superior site at 12720 Valley View Avenue in the Mirada West shopping center. Northgate Market is expected to open a store at this location later this year.
