Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Selects New Superintendent
Norwalk~The Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Board of Education on May 18 appointed veteran educator Dr. Hasmik Danielian as the new district superintendent.
Known for her passion and commitment to academic excellence for all students, Danielian comes to the district after serving as Superintendent of Brawley Union High School District in Imperial County for the past four years. She will begin in her new post July 1.
"Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District has earned the much-deserved reputation for providing remarkable educational programs for all students in an exceptionally supportive community environment,” Danielian said. “It will be a privilege to serve as the Superintendent of NLMUSD with such an established culture and tradition of excellence."
Before serving at Brawley Union, Danielian was associate superintendent and assistant superintendent of secondary schools at Hacienda La Puente Unified, which experienced significant gains in student achievement at all secondary schools during her tenure.
She got her start in education at Glendale Unified, where for 17 years she served as a teacher, dean of students, high school assistant principal in charge of special education and state and federal categorical programs, and high school principal. During the period when she served as principal of Glendale Unified’s Toll Middle School, the campus was named a California Distinguished School, National Blue Ribbon School and Title I High Achieving School.
Latest La Mirada Crime Report
The latest La Mirada crime report:
Residential Burglary-A burglary was reported on the 13300 block of Fonseca Ave. Jewelry was stolen from the residence. An incident was reported on the 14500 block of Los Fuentes Rd. Jewelry was stolen from the home. A burglary was reported on the 13500 block of Parise Dr. It is unknown if anything was taken from the home.
Other Structure Burglary-Cash was reported stolen from a business in a burglary on the 14600 block of Imperial Hwy. A burglary to a trailer was reported on the 15000 block of Excelsior Dr. A male adult was arrested in connection with the incident. A burglary was reported on the 13500 block of Adelfa Dr.
Vehicle Burglary-Three window-smash vehicle burglaries were reported this week: An incident was reported on the 14700 block of San Feliciano Dr. Coins estimated at $300 were stolen from the vehicle. A camera and lens were reported stolen in a burglary reported on the 14700 block of Florita Dr. Various items were reported stolen in a burglary on the 15000 block of Stage Rd.
Grand Theft-A cell phone and car keys were reported in a theft on the 14200 block of Firestone Blvd.
Grand Theft Vehicle-A vehicle was reported stolen from the 15200 block of Alondra Blvd. An older model Honda was reported stolen from Hoback St and Woodridge Ave. The vehicle was recovered several days later by the Anaheim Police Department. A vehicle was reported stolen from the 14900 block of Firestone Blvd. The vehicle was recovered the following day in fair condition by the Whittier Police Department. A motor home was reported stolen from the 14900 block of Firestone Blvd.
Sporting News Grill Coming to West Coast; La Mirada First Location
La Mirada~A Sporting News Grill is coming to La Mirada and the restaurant is expected to open by July at the site of the former Red Robin restaurant located inside the Holiday Inn Select Hotel.
Richard Choi, General Manager of the La Mirada hotel, told us the facility is currently being “gutted” and revamped with a $1 million dollar renovation.
This will be the first Sporting News Grill on the west coast and the La Mirada restaurant will influence others Sporting News locations yet to open in the region including in Long Beach.
This will also be the largest restaurant in the nation for the chain.
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| Work continues on the new Sporting News Grill/La Mirada seen here last month. The sports-themed restaurant will feature over 25 TV's and is the first on the west coast. photo (c) La Mirada Blog 2015 |
The concept was born in 2006 when the magazine partnered with the hotel chain and built over 90 restaurants at the Atlanta-based companies’ Holiday Inn Select locations.
Sporting News officials say the restaurants are aimed at younger, action-oriented travelers as well as the local community.
"One thing (patrons) can't get with other sports-themed restaurants is the phenomenal archival assets that Sporting News has to draw on," Sporting News spokesman Drew Kerr said, noting that the magazine once known as the Bible of Baseball dates to 1886.
Locally, Choi said there will 24 taps and close to 30 TV’s for patrons at the La Mirada location.
He mentioned construction is continuing and they hope to have a soft opening later this month and they are shooting for a grand opening the last week of June.
Free Hazardous Household Waste Roundup in La Mirada
La Mirada~The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works and Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County will be hosting a free household hazardous waste roundup in La Mirada on Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Residents will be able to safely dispose of household hazardous waste items at the La Mirada Regional Park in the Tennis Court Parking Lot, off of Adelfa Drive. The event is open to all Los Angeles County residents and proof of residency is required..
Materials such as motor oil, paint, turpentine, cleaners which contain acids or lye, household and car batteries, Electronic waste, Universal Waste, pesticides and garden herbicides can all be brought to the Countywide Hazardous Waste Roundup.
For more information call the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County at (800) 238-0172 or the City of La Mirada’s Public Works Department at (562) 902-2385.
New La Mirada Menchies Looking to Hire Crew
La Mirada~Menchies Frozen Yogurt is opening in La Mirada at the end of May and the new store is looking to hire.
Potential applicants may visit the company's Facebook page for more employment information here.
The store is located within the newly remodeled Crossroads Shopping Center at 12261 La Mirada Blvd. at Imperial Highway.
Menchie's opened its first store in Valley Village on May 15, 2007, by husband & wife team Danna & Adam Caldwell and holds today the prestigious status of the largest self-serve frozen yogurt franchise in the world.
Latest La Mirada Crime Report; Residence Robbed While Home is Being Fumigated
The following is the La Mirada crime report for April 6th-12th, 2015
Robbery-A robbery was reported near Glengarry Dr. and Highpoint Dr. The incident remains under investigation. A robbery was reported on the 15000 block of Alondra Blvd. A masked gunman entered the business and stole about $100 from the cash register. The incident remains under investigation
Aggravated Assault-A shooting was reported on the 13800 block of Dilworth St. The shooting appears to be an isolated incident involving targeted victims. No injuries were reported. The incident is under investigation.
Residential Burglary-A burglary to a residence undergoing fumigation on the 15900 block of Lawnhill Dr. was reported. Jewelry, electronics, and a bicycle were stolen from the home. A burglary was reported on the 15600 block of Fada Dr. A laptop computer was reported stolen from the location.
Vehicle Burglary-A vehicle burglary was reported on the 15700 block of Stanbrook Dr. Electronics were stolen from the vehicle. An incident was reported on the 16100 block of Rosecrans Ave. Paperwork and a gate remote were stolen from the vehicle. Various tools were reported stolen from a vehicle on the 14400 block of San Dieguito Rd. A window smash burglary was reported on the 13800 block of Avenida Espana. A wallet was stolen from the vehicle. Bags containing various athletic equipment and other items were reported stolen from a vehicle's trunk on the 13900 block of Ramhurst Dr. Various items were reported stolen from a vehicle on the 12200 block of La Mirada Blvd.
La Mirada Library Hosts Author Panel
La Mirada~Join the La Mirada Library as they celebrate National Library Week with an event sure to sing to a romantic heart: Romance is… an Author Panel. On Saturday, April 25, 2015; 2:00 – 4:00pm, authors will share their adventures of writing one of the most popular genres in the literary world - Romance.
Sabrina Sol is the chica who loves love. She writes steamy romance stories featuring smart and sexy Latina heroines. Sabrina lives in sunny Southern California with her husband, three kids, two Beagles, one Bulldog and is part of a larger, extended Mexican family whose members are definitely not the source of inspiration for some of her characters. At least, that’s what she’s been telling them.
Jill Sorenson is the RITA award nominated author of more than a dozen romantic suspense novels, including the Aftershock series by Harlequin. She lives in the San Diego area with her family. She’s a soccer mom who loves nature, coffee, reading, twitter and reality TV.
Genevieve Turner writes historical romance fresh from the Golden State. In a previous life, she was a scientist studying the genetics of behavior, but now she’s a stay at home mom studying the intersection of nature and nurture in her own kids. She lives in beautiful Southern California, where she manages her family and homestead in an indolent manner.
La Mirada Blog Announces Plans for Print Edition
La Mirada~Plans are in the works for the La Mirada Blog to begin a print edition of this website in 2016.
Community Carnival at Benton April 24-26th; Pre-Sale Ride Tickets Now Available
La Mirada~A fun-filled weekend of rides, food, and entertainment is fast approaching at the annual “4 La Mirada Kids” Community Carnival to be held at Benton Middle School. Volunteers are hard at work making final preparations for the three-day carnival, which will host thousands of families and friends over the weekend.
Entertainment acts scheduled for the carnival include performances by Benton Middle School Band and Cheer, Grey Matter, Royals Cheer, The Groovetones, Squirettes Dance Team, and Glory of Paradise and the Alohi Polynesia dancers.
Editor of the La Mirada Blog, Tony Aiello, will be the MC and Announcer for the entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings.
A number of craft vendors will be selling handmade items and decorative crafts. Several food trucks will be offering a variety of tasty food items for sale.
Exciting rides and amusements will be offered for those seeking thrills and rides for younger children will also be available.
Everybody knows, pre-sale ride tickets are the way to go. You can save substantially by not waiting until the day of event to purchase your ride tickets.
City Reacts to Increase of Massage Establishments; Passes Moratorium
La Mirada~In October 2011, the State of California enacted a law (AB 619) that eliminated the City’s ability to regulate massage establishments. It also created a new regulatory entity, the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC), which was given tremendous oversight authority over these businesses.
Since the creation of CAMTC, many cities, including La Mirada have experienced a significant increase in the number of massage establishments in their communities. The number of massage establishment’s in La Mirada increased from one in 2011 to eight currently operating.
“Instead of professionalizing massage therapists, the legislation unfortunately created a way for massage establishments to proliferate because cities were effectively prevented from regulating them.” says Senior Administrative Analyst Mark Rounds.
In response to local government leaders calling on State Legislature to repeal the 2011 law, the State enacted Assembly Bill 1147, which restored some of the land use used in regulating massage establishments. The bill became effective January 1, 2015.
The new changes must be made in the form of municipal code amendments, which require additional time for consideration. As a result, the City Council recently approved a temporary moratorium, which will expire in approximately 10 months, on the establishment of any new massage business until the necessary code amendments can be made.
