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Two More Candidates Pull Papers With Intent to File
La Mirada~Two more potential candidates have entered the La Mirada City Council race.
Attorney Paul R. Brown and Andrew Sarega, police officer, both visited city hall Monday.
That makes six candidates vying for three spots-which could make this one of the most interesting La Mirada elections in recent memory.
There is one non-incumbent "open" seat with the retirement of councilman Hal Malkin.
Pursuit Ends in La Mirada; Surprises Neighborhood
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Officials comb the scene after two suspects were taken into custody after pursuit through La Mirada neighborhood |
Start of Pursuit Appeared to be in Santa Fe Springs
La Mirada~Last Tuesday around Noon, a pursuit by Buena Park Police and U.S. Marshalls ended in the City of La Mirada.
Just how did it end up in La Mirada?
"(Buena Park) Armed robbery detectives and U.S. Marshalls were investigating a strong armed robbery that occurred October 9th at the Coral Motel, 7891 Whitaker, in Buena Park," said Sgt. Cohanek of the Buena Park Police Department.
"Their investigation led them to Alondra Blvd. and Firestone Blvd (Santa Fe Springs), where they encountered a 1997 Toyota Rav 4 vehicle-believed to be involved in the robbery", he said.
"From there, the suspects immediately fled and a pursuit ensued, going on and off the 5 freeway, through parking lots, and a construction site", Cohanek said.
The automobile eventually pulled over without incident at the intersection of San Feliciano Drive and Castellon Road in La Mirada.
Arrested were Francisco Zarate, 35 and Valerie Gonzales, 25-residence unknown.
La Mirada Blog Facebook fan Jackie Stewart said, "They zoomed right passed the preschool I work at; it was lunch time and we had to rush the kids inside and go to lock-down mode. It ended a short time later by Neff Park. Everyone was safe."
Four Now in the Race for City Council
La Mirada~La Mirada Community Services Commissioner Steve DeRuse announced this past summer he would be running for La Mirada City Council.
DeRuse pulled nomination papers at city hall yesterday joining Mayor Pete Dames, Councilman Steve Jones, and Planning Commissioner Larry Mowles who pulled papers on Monday.
Potential candidates have until December 13th to file, or December 15th if an incumbent does not run.
The March 8th election scenario now has four city officials running for three spots- a rarity in La Mirada politics.
Ken Taylor, who ran two years ago, is not entering the race this time around according to his son Kenny.
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Our Twitter feed often contains news we may not write a story on, and this is the only place to find it. You don't have to be a follower or even sign up for Twitter (we wish you would), to read La Mirada Blog tweets.
Just an example of what we tweeted recently: Buena Park police involved in pursuit that ends up in La Mirada; man splits his head open on Sunnybrook Lane after car he is working on falls on it; city council candidate race is set.
La Mirada Gets Home Game in First Round
LA MIRADA HIGH
La Mirada~The Matadores of La Mirada High will take their first step in defense of their CIF title, hosting Muir High School (Pacific League) this Friday, November 19th, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Goodman Stadium-in first round action..
In Girls Cross-Country News: Super Sophomore Taylor Jones leads the Lady Mats, fresh off another Suburban League title, into this Saturday's third-consecutive CIF-SS finals appearance at Mt. SAC in Walnut. Mats could make their first appearance ever at State with a strong showing.
Individually, in Boys CC action: Regan Garcia advanced to finals. He will run in Division 3 at 7:45 a.m. this Saturday.
The Girls team will run at 8:25 a.m.
Just over the hills on Colima; Get up early and enjoy some great long distance running stars of tomorrow and support the La Mirada Matadores!
Council Filing Period Opens; Mowles to Pull Papers
La Mirada~With the mid-term elections behind us, we can now focus on the local elections, which will take place March 8, 2011-about four months from now.
La Mirada resident Larry Mowles, who this past June told the La Mirada Blog his intention to run for La Mirada City Council, will make it official this Monday when he pulls nomination papers at City Hall-on the first day of the filing period. Potential candidates have until December 13th, 2011 to file.
Three council seats need to be filled with the terms of Hal Malkin, Steve Jones, and Pete Dames being exhausted. The three ran a successive "togetherness" campaign four years ago, easily swatting away the competition.
Malkin has made it clear for over this past year, he will not be running for a fifth term as a council member. Steve Jones is expected to file, and Dames is playing his usual close-to-the-vest approach, saying all along, as least publicly, he is undecided.
Resident Steven De Ruse also expressed interest in the race to the Blog this past September.
Kiwanis Gives Out its Teachers of the Year Awards at La Mirada Schools
La Mirada~The La Mirada Kiwanis community service club recently announced its recipients for its teacher-of-the-year program, picking a "winner" at ten different schools in La Mirada
"Our project looks for ways to give back to the schools in a way that directly impacts students, said Debbie Scheibel, past President of La Mirada Kiwanis and currently Lt. Governor for Kiwanis International-Division 30.
Each recepient, chosen by their peers, received a gift bag containing a ream of paper, notebook, and other classroom supplies for immediate use, and a $200 Staples voucher.
At La Mirada High School the recipient was Andrea Wood, "Teachers like Ms. Wood make a difference", said La Mirada Kiwanian Richard Trujillo, who along with former Norwalk-La Mirada Superintendent Ginger Shattuck, now a La Mirada Kiwanian, delivered the package. Trujillo is pictured, at right, with La Mirada High Principal Bill Seals and Ms. Wood.
See complete list of awardees.
Kiwanis Gives Out its Teachers of the Year Awards at La Mirada Schools
La Mirada~The La Mirada Kiwanis community service club recently announced its recipients for its teacher-of-the-year program, picking a "winner" at ten different schools in La Mirada
"The service club project looks for ways to give back to the schools in a way that directly impacts students, said Debbie Scheibel, past President of La Mirada Kiwanis and currently Lt. Governor for Kiwanis International-Division 30.
Each recepient, chosen by their peers, received a gift bag containing ream of paper, notebook, and other classroom supplies for immediate use, and a $200 Staples voucher.
At La Mirada High School the recipient was Andrea Wood, "Teachers like Ms. Wood make a difference", said La Mirada Kiwanian Richard Trujillo, who along with former Norwalk-La Mirada Superintendent Ginger Shattuck, now a La Mirada Kiwanian, delivered the package. Trujillo is pictured, right, with La Mirada High Principal Bill Seals and Ms. Wood.
Special thanks go out to Extra Hands Advertising and project Chairpersons Scheibel and Adrienne Medrano, who also put together the gift bags.
Here is a list of the rest of the recipients:
| Victoria Pflanzer | Dulles Elementary |
| Kimberly M. Emmons | Eastwood Elementary |
| Jennifer Liivoja | Escalona Elementary |
| Jason C. Hudson | Foster Road Elementary |
| Julie Wright | Gardenhill Elementary |
| Jessica Yoon | La Pluma Elementary |
| Kathy Brais | Benton Middle School |
| Catherine A. Black | Hutchinson Middle School |
| Janet Ramont | Los Coyotes Middle School |
| Andrea Wood | La Mirada High School |
Seniors Treated to Live Music From Local Jazz Band
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| Breezwood Village residents enjoy the music of "The Brass Ring" |
La Mirada~Residents of La Mirada's retirement homes were recently treated to a performance by a local jazz band.
All four members of the group are juniors at La Mirada High School.
The band, The Brass Ring, performed at The Palms on September 6th, The Vistas on September 7th, and the Breezwood Village on September 8th, all in La Mirada.
"The residents were tapping their feet, singing along, and having a great time", said Amy Hyde, Assistant Manager of Breezwood Village, "They just love to see young people play, and they believe in the importance of supporting music education. They didn't want them to leave!"
Over 30 people enjoyed the music at Breezwood, with about 30 each at The Vistas and The Palms.
Performers include: Stuart Wegner, tuba; Josh Saenz, flugelhorn, trumpet, cornet; Amber Palmer, flute; and Christian Ocampo, drums.
Check out their YouTube clip of their performance. Way to go guys! Keep up the good work!
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=3DD967D09B64C29D
Obstacles Stall Man’s Desire to Open Art/Tattoo Gallery in La Mirada
La Mirada~Mario Lopez of Norwalk wants to open an Art Gallery/Tattoo Parlor in La Mirada, but is facing some obstacles.
He wishes to occupy one of the vacant spaces at the strip mall at Leffingwell Avenue and La Mirada Blvd.-a center that many would consider a condemnable eyesore, but I digress.
"People have a bad image of tattoo places in their minds, an intimidation factor. We would like to change that perception," said Lopez, who recently guested on The La Mirada Blog Radio Show, "Tattoo's aren't all about gangs, shaved heads, and walls of tattoo designs."
Lopez, who has a bachelors degree in animation, envisions an art gallery, with the tattoo aspect being a small part of the business-placing more emphasis on art, "people will be able to see the proper technique of getting a tattoo, but again, it will just be a part of the business. I plan for an art gallery displaying pieces for sale, from artists from all over Southern California."
He told us that he has extensive connections in the art industry, and has already contacted the Arts Colony of La Mirada, and other art organizations about having regularly scheduled art exhibits.
He wants to name is new establishment, "The Basement Gallery."
"As far as tattoo's go, I want to show people the artistic side of the industry-the talent that goes into tattooing properly," Lopez said, who is looking to move his family to La Mirada.
However, it may be a bumpy yellow brick road to make La Mirada's first tattoo shop happen.
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