La Mirada High’s Brooks Will Not Return as Coach
Norwalk~Kim Brooks, the embattled head coach of La Mirada High baseball will not return as coach or athletic director, the La Mirada Blog has learned.
Brooks was recorded by a person, believed to be a student but never confirmed, on April 26th as he conducted a profanity-laced tirade at his team.
The Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District released a statement this morning indicating the investigation of the incident was complete and appropriate personnel action would be taken.
The district's statement fell short however of what that action would be, citing California privacy laws.
The La Mirada Blog learned a short time later that Brooks will not return.
It is unclear at this time if Brooks will continue as a teacher at the school.
NLMUSD Board to Vote on Facilities Bond for November Ballot
Norwalk~The Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Board of Education is scheduled to vote on whether to place a bond measure on the November ballot that, if passed, will provide $375 million for classroom repairs and improved instructional facilities.
The District says it surveyed more than 500 likely voters in the NLMUSD area and found that 64 percent would support a bond measure in the November 2014 election. A bond measure would need 55 percent approval to pass. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 21 at 6:30 p.m.
072314 13:12 UPDATE: The NLMUSD Board of Education on Monday voted 6-0 to place the bond issue on the Nov. 4 election. Board member Ana Valencia was absent.
Contact Information for Upcoming La Mirada Olive Fest
The 5th Annual La Mirada Olive Fest is coming up Saturday, September 20th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at beautiful La Mirada Regional Park in La Mirada.
The event will feature live entertainment, a craft fair, food, an antique car show, kids activities and so much more.
An opportunity is available for craft vendors, businesses, and community groups to participate. Please use the contacts below if you are interested.
CRAFT VENDORS: Contact Rose at tgifestival@aol.com
ARTISTS: Contact Madeline at (562) 941-4116
COMMUNITY GROUPS: Contact Dustin at dustin.dahl@yahoo.com
BUSINESSES: Contact Dustin at dustin.dahl@yahoo.com
Public Safety Team Issues 57 Citations on July 4th
La Mirada~On July 4, the La Mirada Public Safety Team enforced fireworks regulations by canvassing the community and responding to calls for service. The Team consists of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies, along with City Public Safety and Code Enforcement Officers patrolling the City.
This year the Public Safety Team issued 57 citations for illegal fireworks violations, and one citation for a safe and sane violation. The La Mirada Community Sheriff's Station received 32 calls for service on the night of July 4 pertaining to fireworks.
In La Mirada, discharging of fireworks on City-owned property, including parks, streets and sidewalks, is prohibited. The use of "safe and sane fireworks" is only allowed on July 4 from 3 to 10 p.m.
Latest La Mirada Crime Report; Attempted Robbery on Chesire
The following is the crime report for La Mirada June 30th-July 6th, 2014:
Robbery-An attempted robbery was reported on the 14800 block of Cheshire St. The suspect fled the location before Deputies arrived. There were no injuries or loss reported. The incident remains under investigation.
Aggravated Assault-An assault was reported on the 16700 block of Knott Ave. The victim's vehicle was struck by another vehicle at the location. An assault stemming from a domestic dispute was reported on the 14800 block of Cheshire St. No injuries were reported.
Residential Burglary-A residential burglary was reported on the 14100 block of Priscilla St. A window was broken at the location. It is unknown if any items were stolen from the residence.
Vehicle Burglary-A vehicle burglary was reported on the 13300 block of Beach Blvd. A vehicle burglary was reported on the 12300 block of La Mirada Blvd.
Sugar and Spice Bakery to Host Grand Opening Celebration
La Mirada~Sugar & Spice Bakery and Deli will host their Grand Opening celebration Saturday July 12th from 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Free samples of Boars Head deli meat and cheeses will be available.
A free coffee mug to the first 100 customers along with free samples of their cake and cupcake flavors will be offered.
Sugar and Spice is located in the Home Depot Shopping Center at 12240 La Mirada Boulevard.
For information call (562) 947-8600, email infosugarandspicelamirada.com or visit facebook.com/cakesancupcakes.
La Mirada Group to Host Fundraiser for Children Fighting Cancer
Children fighting cancer will benefit from a fundraiser sponsored by a La Mirada group on Friday, July 18 at the Friendly Hills Country Club.
The “Reach for the Stars” event will be presented by members of From Maddi’s Closet, a nonprofit organization started nearly a decade ago after Madison Leslie Holmes lost her battle with cancer at four years of age.
Maddi’s family and friends began the organization to carry on the extraordinary spirit of generosity and compassion the young girl had shown to other children fighting cancer. Maddi had frequently befriended other children undergoing treatment, and given her own toys and clothing to those in need. She even asked her family members to go and sit with other children who were more sick, frightened or lonely when they had no family members at the hospital.
Since its early days, participation in From Maddi’s Closet has grown, and the organization has broadened its efforts to support children with cancer. The group now raises funds for pediatric cancer research. The organization also offers support to ill children and their families whose special emotional and financial needs are unmet by other assistance programs. The group provides many services – from an annual toy drive to events and activities geared for patients at CHOC and Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
Latest La Mirada Crime Report; Computers Stolen From Biola Avenue
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to a garage was reported on the 14500 block of Calpella St. A bicycle was stolen from an open garage at the residence.
Vehicle Burglary-A window smash burglary was reported on the 14300 La Mesa Dr. Two bibles were stolen from the vehicle. A vehicle burglary occurred on the 14600 block of Valley View Ave. Various items were stolen from the vehicle.
Grand Theft-Four grand thefts were reported last week. A theft of a tail gate from a truck was reported on the 16100 block of Rosecrans Ave. Two desktop computers were reported stolen from a work station on the 13800 block of Biola Ave. A suspect was arrested near Rosecrans Ave and Valley View Ave for stealing copper wiring and other items. Various items including a third row seat and GPS were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked on the 14200 block of Firestone Blvd.
Grand Theft Vehicle-A vehicle was reported stolen from the 13500 block of Wilfrey Ave. A vehicle reported stolen from La Mirada last week was recovered on the 12200 block of La Mirada Blvd.
The History of Independence Day and Fireworks in La Mirada
Re-posted from 2013
The 4th of July has been celebrated in La Mirada for over 120 of our Nation’s 237 years of existence. It could be longer; this is just what we have learned from documents found during research.
In the late nineteenth century, ranch hands on Andrew McNally’s Windermere Ranch enjoyed the Fourth of July by eating cut watermelon and resting underneath the shade of pepper trees.
La Mirada Blog Facebook fan Sharon Collins-Shepard recalls the first fireworks stands appearing in La Mirada in the late 1950’s, “I moved to La Mirada in 1955. I'm thinking the first fireworks stands went up around ‘58 or ‘59. They use to have one on the corner of Valley View and Rosecrans where the Market Basket was (now a Pep Boys).”
We’re not sure what year the first organized celebration of fireworks occurred in La Mirada, but it appears to be the early 70’s.
We believe 1977 was the last year of the annual Independence Day fireworks shows at Regional Park, before it was cancelled due to crowd control issues and the famous rock-throwing incident that shut down the show.
In The Kiwanis Club of La Mirada history manual, historian Mark Royston writes the community fireworks show was resurrected eight years later in 1985 when member Ari Barendrecht suggested they organize their own event and hold it at La Mirada High School’s Goodman Stadium on July 4th of every year.
The reemergence of the event was a success.
Water Outage on Costa Mesa Drive
La Mirada~There has been a water service interruption for residents on Costa Mesa Drive.
Fans on the La Mirada Blog Facebook page have indicated the outage began last night.
Large trucks have also been spotted working in the area.
It is unknown how many residents are affected at this time.
