Part 1 Crime Rate in La Mirada Hits 30-Year Low
La Mirada~In 2014, the City of La Mirada achieved its lowest Part 1 crime rate in nearly 30 years and city administrators are attributing the historically low crime rate to a strong partnership between residents, businesses and the La Mirada Public Safety Team. According to...
City Council Candidates Forum This Thursday Night
La Mirada~The 2015 La Mirada City Council race has proven to be one of the most interesting in recent memory as seven candidates are battling for three seats. Residents will have a chance to get to know the candidates a little better as the La Mirada Chamber...
Hutchinson Student Wins Outstanding Witness Award in Mock Trial
La Mirada~Norwalk-La Mirada Unified seventh-grader Kiana Jones is being hailed for her performance as T.M. Little, a key witness in People vs. Shem, a hypothetical criminal case in which the defendant was accused of stealing a valuable painting. The activity is part of the Los...
A Night of Entertainment to Benefit La Mirada Meals on Wheels
La Mirada~The annual Lou Piltz Memorial Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser will take place Friday January 30th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the La Mirada Activity Center. The event benefits the La Mirada Meals on Wheels-providing hot, nutritious meals to the elderly and disabled in the...
Carriage Update: “Ball in McDonald’s Court”
La Mirada~The fate of the fabled Carriage Restaurant in La Mirada is still up in the air as McDonald’s now has to decide if they still want to build after the completion of a recent traffic study has called for a new traffic signal. Owner...
The Electrical Billy Elliot Opening at La Mirada Theatre
La Mirada~The ten-time Tony Award-winning musical Billy Elliot will play La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, presented by La Mirada and McCoy Rigby Entertainment. The production will begin performances Jan. 16, 2015, prior to an official opening Jan. 17, and will continue through Feb....
La Mirada Bobby Sox Accepting Sign-Ups
La Mirada~Bobby Sox volunteers will be at Stater Bros. and Albertsons every weekend in January from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. accepting sign-ups for the upcoming 2015 season.No experience is necessary for girls ages 4-18 and all girls are guaranteed to play every game.Registration fees...
Board Appoints Interim Deputy Superintendent; Begins Search for Permanent Superintendet
The Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District is moving forward with the search for a permanent Superintendent, while also appointing an Interim Deputy Superintendent who will assist in the day-to-day District operations during this time of transition. The Board of Education tapped Ginger Shattuck, retired Norwalk-La...
Chamber of Commerce to Host “Meet the Candidates”
La Mirada~The Chamber of Commerce will host a “Meet the Candidates” forum at their monthly Tuesday breakfast at the Holiday Inn January 6th from 8:00-9:30 a.m. The candidates will be given a few minutes to speak and will handle a few questions from the audience....
Seven File for Three Seats for La Mirada City Council
La Mirada~Three seats are for grabs in the 2015 La Mirada City Council election and seven individuals have filed for a chance at a seat. Councilman Steve Jones, first elected in 1998, has decided to retire and not seek a fifth term in a city...