New Year Ushers in New Operating Hours for Community Sheriff Station
La Mirada~On Jan. 1, 2014, the La Mirada Community Sheriff's Station implemented new operating hours. The new hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. The Station will be closed on all major holidays, except...
Deputies Nab Second Half of Alleged Gagely Drive Husband/Wife Burglary Team
La Mirada~On Jan. 3, Sheriff's Deputies from the La Mirada Special Assignment Officer (SAO) Team arrested a female suspect wanted in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries on Gagely Dr.The arrest comes after recent reports from local residents of increased crime and suspicious persons...
La Mirada Crime Report November 4-10
Aggravated Assault-An assault occurred on the 15000 block of Imperial Hwy. Three suspects were taken into custody after a physical altercation erupted with a male victim in the parking lot of a local business. The suspects had fled the scene, but were eventually apprehended. The...
Be Aware of Scammers Posing as Utility Workers in La Mirada
La Mirada~The La Mirada Public Safety Team is reminding residents to be aware of various scams targeting utility customers. Recent incidents include scams that demand immediate payment for allegedly past due electricity bills or false requests to leave your residence for a utility-related cause to...
Gang Member Armed With Assault Rifle Arrested in La Mirada
La Mirada~Deputies from the City's Special Assignment Officers (SAO) team apprehended a confirmed gang member from a neighboring area in La Mirada on Oct. 23. The suspect was armed with a Ruger Mini 14 assault rifle slung across his chest, concealed beneath his clothing. Working...
Residents May Apply to Serve on City Charter Exploratory Committee
The City Council established the City Charter Exploratory Committee during their August 27th meeting. The five member committee will be charged with reviewing the potential advantages of becoming a charter city and preparing a draft charter for the Council’s consideration. Applications will be accepted for...
Sidewalk Improvements Continue Along Santa Gertrudes
La Mirada~Sidewalk improvements along a large stretch of Santa Gertrudes Avenue in La Mirada, from Lemon Drive to Rosecrans Avenue, continue this week. The project was approved by the City Council earlier this year and is part of an aggressive plan to repair La Mirada’s...
La Mirada Honors Military Members With Blue Star Banners
La Mirada~The La Mirada City Council honored two city residents serving in the U.S. Army and their family members during a Blue Star Banner presentation at the Council meeting on Tuesday. U.S. Army Privates Alexandra and Taylor Ramirez are twin sisters who enlisted in the...
La Mirada Kicks Off Summer Concert Series
La Mirada's summer concert series begins tonight, Thursday, July 11, at La Mirada Regional Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tonight's concert features World Tour: Legends of Rock playing your favorite classic rock cover songs. Fans of classic rock bands such as Cheap Trick, Def Leppard,...
Alondra Boulevard/I-5 Bridge to Close for Over a Year Beginning Sunday, June 9th
Santa Fe Springs~The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the Alondra Boulevard bridge over the Santa Ana Freeway (I-5) beginning Sunday, June 9, at 9 p.m. The street will remain fully closed until mid-to-late 2014, likely impacting the traffic in La Mirada. The closure...