Time for the La Mirada Chili Holiday Event
La Mirada~The City's Chili Holiday Celebration and tree lighting will be held Saturday, December 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Splash! Santa will spread holiday cheer as guests enjoy live entertainment, crafts, and games. Free chili, hot dogs, warm drinks, and cookies will be...
Armed Robber Killed After Standoff
La Mirada~An armed man was killed by police early Tuesday morning when he emerged from the AM/PM store on Beach Boulevard after a three hour standoff.Deputies arrived shortly after 9:30 p.m. and were confronted by the man who ran back inside the store.After numerous attempts...
Opinions, Comments and Information from Blog Readers #2
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Help Others This Holiday Season; Give to City Annual Holiday Toy & Food Drive
You can help those less fortunate this holiday season with La Mirada's annual Holiday Toy & Food Drive. Now through December 12, donations of new, unwrapped toys, and nonperishable food items will be accepted at the following City facilities: Activity Center, Resource Center, Community Gymnasium, Community...
Business Beat: Steinmart May Switch to Ross; Elephant Bar Closes its Doors
La Mirada~According to a source, for unnamed reasons, the Steinmart located at 15754 Imperial Highway will be closing its doors when its lease expires in February. Multiple sources have also indicated to us that a Ross Department Store may take its place.The Steinmart is expected...
La Mirada Library Renovations Almost Complete
The end of the work is drawing closer as the Office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe and the County of Los Angeles Public Library have announced a dedication and tour event for the remodeled La Mirada Library.The event is scheduled for Monday, November...
It’s Time for Haloweenfest at Neff Estate
The City of La Mirada invites families to enjoy a festive time at the City’s annual Halloweenfest on Monday, October 31 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the historic Neff Estate, 14300 San Bruno Drive. The free event will feature a haunted maze, a Jack-O-Lantern...
La Mirada to Host Council Districting Informational Workshop Oct. 20
La Mirada~The City is in the process of considering modifying its elections from the current at-large system, where all voters elect all members of the City Council, to a by-district system, where only voters in a given district vote on one person to represent them. ...
Latest La Mirada News Bites #4
Paper/E-Waste Recycling and Free Mulch Event EDCO and the City of La Mirada are sponsoring a free paper shredding, e-waste collection and mulch event on Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the La Mirada Community Gymnasium parking lot, 15105 Alicante Road. ...
La Mirada Community Foundation to Host Gala for a Cause
The La Mirada Community Foundation is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles and Clean Comedians for its Gala for a Cause on Friday, October 14 at 7 p.m. at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. It is a black...