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Free Hazardous Household Waste Roundup in La Mirada
La Mirada~The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works and Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County will be hosting a free household hazardous waste roundup in La Mirada on Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Residents will be able to safely dispose of household hazardous waste items at the La Mirada Regional Park in the Tennis Court Parking Lot, off of Adelfa Drive. The event is open to all Los Angeles County residents and proof of residency is required..
Materials such as motor oil, paint, turpentine, cleaners which contain acids or lye, household and car batteries, Electronic waste, Universal Waste, pesticides and garden herbicides can all be brought to the Countywide Hazardous Waste Roundup.
For more information call the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County at (800) 238-0172 or the City of La Mirada’s Public Works Department at (562) 902-2385.
New La Mirada Menchies Looking to Hire Crew
La Mirada~Menchies Frozen Yogurt is opening in La Mirada at the end of May and the new store is looking to hire.
Potential applicants may visit the company's Facebook page for more employment information here.
The store is located within the newly remodeled Crossroads Shopping Center at 12261 La Mirada Blvd. at Imperial Highway.
Menchie's opened its first store in Valley Village on May 15, 2007, by husband & wife team Danna & Adam Caldwell and holds today the prestigious status of the largest self-serve frozen yogurt franchise in the world.
Latest La Mirada Crime Report; Residence Robbed While Home is Being Fumigated
The following is the La Mirada crime report for April 6th-12th, 2015
Robbery-A robbery was reported near Glengarry Dr. and Highpoint Dr. The incident remains under investigation. A robbery was reported on the 15000 block of Alondra Blvd. A masked gunman entered the business and stole about $100 from the cash register. The incident remains under investigation
Aggravated Assault-A shooting was reported on the 13800 block of Dilworth St. The shooting appears to be an isolated incident involving targeted victims. No injuries were reported. The incident is under investigation.
Residential Burglary-A burglary to a residence undergoing fumigation on the 15900 block of Lawnhill Dr. was reported. Jewelry, electronics, and a bicycle were stolen from the home. A burglary was reported on the 15600 block of Fada Dr. A laptop computer was reported stolen from the location.
Vehicle Burglary-A vehicle burglary was reported on the 15700 block of Stanbrook Dr. Electronics were stolen from the vehicle. An incident was reported on the 16100 block of Rosecrans Ave. Paperwork and a gate remote were stolen from the vehicle. Various tools were reported stolen from a vehicle on the 14400 block of San Dieguito Rd. A window smash burglary was reported on the 13800 block of Avenida Espana. A wallet was stolen from the vehicle. Bags containing various athletic equipment and other items were reported stolen from a vehicle's trunk on the 13900 block of Ramhurst Dr. Various items were reported stolen from a vehicle on the 12200 block of La Mirada Blvd.
City Reacts to Increase of Massage Establishments; Passes Moratorium
La Mirada~In October 2011, the State of California enacted a law (AB 619) that eliminated the City’s ability to regulate massage establishments. It also created a new regulatory entity, the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC), which was given tremendous oversight authority over these businesses.
Since the creation of CAMTC, many cities, including La Mirada have experienced a significant increase in the number of massage establishments in their communities. The number of massage establishment’s in La Mirada increased from one in 2011 to eight currently operating.
“Instead of professionalizing massage therapists, the legislation unfortunately created a way for massage establishments to proliferate because cities were effectively prevented from regulating them.” says Senior Administrative Analyst Mark Rounds.
In response to local government leaders calling on State Legislature to repeal the 2011 law, the State enacted Assembly Bill 1147, which restored some of the land use used in regulating massage establishments. The bill became effective January 1, 2015.
The new changes must be made in the form of municipal code amendments, which require additional time for consideration. As a result, the City Council recently approved a temporary moratorium, which will expire in approximately 10 months, on the establishment of any new massage business until the necessary code amendments can be made.
Latest La Mirada Crime Report
The La Mirada crime summary for March 30th-April 15th, 2015:
Other Structure Burglary-Copper wiring was reported stolen from a business on the 14600 block of Firestone Blvd.
Vehicle Burglary-A burglary was reported on the 13200 block of Royalcrest Ct. Electronics and jewelry was stolen from the vehicle. A window-smash burglary was reported on the 15900 block of Glazebrook Dr. A bag stolen from the vehicle was recovered nearby. Cash and a checkbook were stolen from a purse in a window-smash burglary reported on the 15500 block of Carrington Dr. A window-smash burglary occurred on the 16300 block of Eagle Ridge Ct. A cell phone and bag was stolen in the incident.
Grand Theft-Gold rings were reported stolen in a grand theft on the 15400 block of Fairacres Dr. A grand theft from an unlocked vehicle was reported on the 11800 block of Armsdale Ave. Tools were stolen from the vehicle.
Grand Theft Vehicle-A Mercedes sedan was reported stolen from the 14600 block of Biola Ave. The vehicle was recovered the following day in the City of Orange. A Chevrolet sedan was reported stolen from Escalona Rd. and Excelsior Dr. An older model Honda was reported stolen from the 14000 block of Adoree St. A box truck was reported stolen from the 14500 block of Stage Rd. The suspects also attempted to steal two other vehicles and burglarized a third vehicle during the same incident. A vehicle reported stolen from Buena Park was recovered on the 14800 block of Barnwall St.
Vehicles Burglarized on Fairhope; Suspects Arrested
La Mirada~Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies arrested multiple suspects in La Mirada for burglary on Monday evening.
On April 6, the La Mirada Public Safety Team received a call of a possible vehicle burglary in progress. When Deputies arrived, they immediately detained a male on the 15400 block of Fairhope Drive. Shortly after, two other males and a female were detained nearby.
During the investigation, six victims were located. Of the six victims, four were parked on Fairhope Drive, one was parked on Harshaw Place, and one was parked on Bluefield Avenue. Each of the suspects were in possession of property stolen from the vehicles. Deputies also recovered property from the suspects that may have been involved in other incidents. The adults were subsequently arrested and the juvenile was detained.
The arrest is a great example of residents remaining vigilant and calling the Public Safety Team when they see a possible crime in progress. To report crimes against property or a suspicious person in your neighborhood, call the La Mirada Community Sheriff's Station at (562) 902-2960. Call 911 to report an emergency or crimes against persons.
La Mirada Streetlight Poles Replacement in Progress
La Mirada~Southern California Edison (SCE) is currently installing over 1,800 concrete streetlight poles throughout La Mirada. This is in an effort to upgrade the aging steel poles in the community which, on average, are over 50 years old.
The project is a result of a mandate from the State Public Utilities Commission. SCE is investing over $7 million in the project.
“It was a high priority to make sure the new streetlight poles could withstand different weather conditions such as the high winds, heat and rain,” says SCE Rep Eddie Marquez. “They are also more aesthetically pleasing and have a more modern look to them.”
Contractors are currently removing the existing steel poles and installing the new concrete poles. In some cases, the poles must be replaced in the exact same location, resulting in an interruption of service. SCE has attempted to keep interruptions to a minimum.
SCE is approximately 50 percent complete with most of the neighborhoods north of Rosecrans finished. The entire project is expected to be completed by May.
For more information on the street light replacement project, please contact the City’s Public Works Department at (562) 902-2385 or Southern California Edison at (800) 655-4555.
La Mirada One Step Closer to Its First McDonald’s
La Mirada~The Planning Commission voted 5-0 on March 19th to approve a conditional use permit to allow a drive-thru to be part of a proposed McDonald's to be built at Imperial Boulevard and Telegraph Road, paving the way for the demolition of the 50-year-old Carriage Coffee Shop.
The City Council will still have to vote on the commissions recommendation.
The Carriage kitchen was destroyed in a strange early-morning fire on December 2nd of last year.
The recently completed traffic study by L.A. County indicates there would be no adverse affect on the roadways by replacing one restaurant with another.
However, at the same time the County has a warrant for a traffic signal to be installed at Telegraph and Wicker Road.
The cost of the traffic signal would be a little over $200,000 and the County is saying McDonald's must pay for approximately $172,000 of that cost, with the city and county picking up the rest of the tab.
McDonald's is currently deciding if they want to pay for their share of the signal and it appears to be the only obstacle holding back the construction of the new restaurant.
Sources have told the La Mirada Blog this should not be a sticking point and McDonald's is committed to moving forward with the project.
New City Council Elected; Deal Selected as Mayor
La Mirada~The La Mirada City Council selected Pauline Deal to serve as Mayor at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Councilmember Steve De Ruse was selected to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem each serve one-year terms and are elected by the City Council..
Mayor Deal has served on the City Council since 2011. She has been a resident of La Mirada for over 30 years and currently serves as the Assistant Controller for an area business. This will be her first term as Mayor.
Prior to serving on the City Council, Mayor Deal was active in local youth sports leagues and served as the Treasurer/Board Member and Coach for the La Mirada Girls Softball Association for seven years. Mayor Deal has also been active with the Parent Teachers Association.
La Mirada City Council Election Results
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL RESULTS 2015
| Votes | Pct. | |
| Tony Aiello | 833 | 10% |
| Steve DeRuse | 1,636 | 19% |
| Ed Eng | 1,841 | 22% |
| Larry Mowles | 1,521 | 18% |
| Dale Nowicki | 1,272 | 15% |
| Mik Saenz | 404 | 4% |
| John Sarega | 1,160 | 13% |
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