News and Happenings Around Town May 2024
Free Symphony Concert-The Pops are Back On Sunday May 19, the La Mirada Theatre stage will come alive with the voices of Natalie Salins and James Salazar as they embark on a musical journey through Hollywood at the highly anticipated pops concert. Both artists will...
News and Happenings Around Town April 2024
Lunchtime Eclipse A total solar eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8, visible across North America it will cut a swath through the continental US. The Great North American Eclipse will first appear in the La Mirada area about 11:07 a.m. local time, but...
Editorial-La Mirada has Responsive City Government
In it's nearly 64-year history as a city, La Mirada has always exceled in executing the two basic functions of local government: maintaining the roads and keeping the public safe. The community is known for its lengthy, green, manicured roadways and is consistently recognized as...
News and Happenings Around Town March 2024
Restaurant roundup -La Mirada-based Cassidy's Corner Cafe is expanding out of Los Angeles County to open a new location in Eastvale, within the burgeoning Hamner Place, a 13-acre mixed-use shopping center with a targeted opening date of April 2024. Many of you might remember Cassidy's...
This Day in History: La Mirada Drive-In Opened 70 Years Ago
On November 5th, 1953 the La Mirada Drive-In Theatre opened with Wings of the Hawk and Golden Blade playing and forever established itself in La Mirada pop culture history that continues to this day. A dairy and orange orchard occupied the land that was purchased...
Latest News and Happenings Around Town October 2023
The Curse of the Raven returns for a fourth year with opening night on October 21st inspired by La Mirada residents Robert and Kristy, both former Knott's Halloween Haunt employees. The home haunt will be open nightly 7:00-10:00 p.m. through Halloween Night with scare actors...
Another Train Incident Plagues Infamous Crossing
A train apparently collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue at Marquardt Avenue early this morning, although not officially confirmed. The incident was first reported to us from one of our Instagram followers at 2:29 a.m. (more)
Suspect Wanted for Stabbing Death in Unincorporated Whittier Arrested
The suspect wanted for the fatal stabbing and an additional attack in unincorporated Whittier this past Tuesday was arrested for burglary and murder this morning by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department personnel. 84-year old Rolland Alexander was stabbed to death in his home in the...
Splendid September events and other La Mirada news
September happenings -St. Paul of the Cross School will host their third annual car show on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the school campus at 14030 Foster Road. Enjoy a day of family fun, cars, music and food! For more information...
City Council reorganization features a refreshing change
The La Mirada City Council conducted its annual reorganization last month selecting Steve De Ruse as Mayor for the 2023-24 term. Councilmember Andrew Sarega was selected to serve as Mayor Pro Tem in a 4-0 vote with Councilman John Lewis abstaining. It seems as if...