Candidates Forum Scheduled for School Board
Norwalk~A Candidates Forum will be held for the Norwalk-La Mirada School Board on Thursday, October 20th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Norwalk City Hall Council Chambers, 12700 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk. There are four candidates manuevering for three spots-Jesse Urquidi, Karen Morrison, Chris Pflanzer, and Diane...
New Non-Profit Hopes to Let Kids Dance
Whittier~A new non-profit organization, the Whittier Youth Ballet, will hold its Premier Performance Fundraiser on Saturday, October 8th at the Whittier Community Theater, 7630 S. Washington Ave. in Whittier. The goal of the WYB is to grant scholarships to help expose the underprivileged to dance...
New Board Takes Over Helm for La Mirada Kiwanis
La Mirada~This past Wednesday evening, the new Officers and Board for the Kiwanis Club of La Mirada were installed for the 2011-12 term year. The new incoming cabinet includes Alan Morrison as President; Tom Thornton as President Elect; Ginger Shattuck as Vice-President (Evening Club); Amy...
Fundraising Event for VOPS at Sheriff’s Academy
Whittier~This Saturday October 8th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Norwalk Sheriff's Station Volunteers are hosting a Goodwill Donation Fundraiser at the Sheriff's Academy in Whittier. The academy is located on the corner of Telegraph Rd. and Colima Rd. Clean your house and donate...
Older Model Hondas Popular for Thieves in La Mirada Last Week
La Mirada~The following is the crime report for La Mirada for September 26-October 2, 2011. Robbery A robbery was reported on the 14500 block of Telegraph Rd. A male suspect stole cash from a restaurant. Residential Burglary A burglary was reported on the 14900 block...
Beatitudes Athletics Off to a Great Start
La Mirada~The Beatitudes of Our Lord School varsity football team kicked off the season with a 40-0 win over St. Pius X on Saturday, September 24 at St. Paul High School. This victory comes off the heels of the Bobcat's championship success at two pre-season...
Four Inducted Into Local Ebell Club
La Mirada~La Mirada Ebell recently inducted four new members into the area-wide, service-oriented women's club Embracing the Club goal of "fellowship while funding scholarships" were Donna Braswell and Jeannie Lee of Whittier, and Susan Cable and Patricia Lopez of La Mirada. To accomplish the 2011-2012...
New Season Begins at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
Season Debuts with "Noises Off", Written by Michael Frayn and Directed by Richard Seyd; Opens Tonight and Runs Sept. 23 - Oct. 16 La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment are thrilled to open their 2011-2012 season with one of...
La Mirada Neighborhood Watch Meeting Set
La Mirada~A Neighborhood Watch Meeting is scheduled for Reporting Districts 0461 and 0462. If you live in the area bounded by Imperial Highway and Rosecrans Avenue and between La Mirada Boulevard and Valley View Avenue, you are invited to attend. The meeting will take place...
Man Suffers Gunshot Wound; 5 Car Burglaries in LM Last Week
The following is the crime report for La Mirada September 5-11, 2011. Aggravated Assault Two assaults were reported last week. A family disturbance resulted in an assault on the 12900 block of Ocaso Ave. A person was taken into custody. A second assault was reported...