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Walgreens La Mirada to Host Grand Opening
La Mirada~The new Walgreens in La Mirada, open since last month, will host a special grand opening celebration tomorrow July 19th from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
“You can participate in a raffle where you can win movie tickets and other great prizes”, said Store Manager Sam Meas,"we will also have live music with a DJ and giveaways.”
Meas told us there also will be representatives from other local businesses at the event.
The La Mirada Chamber of Commerce will be conducting a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new member beginning at 11 a.m. with local dignitaries expected to
attend.
American mixed martial artist and UFC fighter Mark Munoz is scheduled to appear from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The store is located within the newly renovated Crossroads Center at 14885 Telegraph Road in La Mirada.
For more information call (562) 777-3405.
Weekly La Mirada Crime Report June 24th-July 7th
The following is the La Mirada crime report for the last two weeks June 24-July 7th, 2013:
Robbery-An armed robbery was reported on the 16400 Valley View Ave. Cash, a cell phone, and a wallet was stolen in the incident. The suspects fled without being identified. No injuries were reported. | A robbery was reported at Creek Park on June 29. Three male suspects, ages ranging from 16-20 years, approached the victim with a handgun. The suspects took the victim's cash and a pocket knife.
Aggravated Assault-An assault was reported on the 14100 block of Mansa Dr. The suspect pointed a handgun at the victim. The incident remains under investigation. | A shooting occurred on the 14300 block of San Ardo Dr. The male suspect fired five rounds at the victim, striking the victim in the leg. The victim was transported to Irvine Medical Center. The incident remains under investigation.
Residential Burglary-An attempted burglary via a bathroom window was reported on the 14600 block of La Fonda Dr. | An incident occurred on the 14800 block of Crosswood Rd. Costume jewelry and window screens were stolen from the residence. | Cash was reported stolen in a burglary that occurred on the 13000 block of Woodridge Ave. | A burglary was reported on the 13600 block of Valley View Ave. A tablet PC and a handgun were stolen from the residence. | A television was reported stolen from a residence on the 15700 block of Orsa Dr. | A burglary occurred on the 15000 block of Tricia Lane. It was unknown if anything was missing from the location.
Jeff Boynton Appointed as New City Manager
La Mirada~The City Council has appointed Jeff Boynton as the new City Manager of La Mirada after a 5-0 vote at its meeting this past Tuesday.
Boynton, 34, will replace the retiring Tom Robinson who has held the position since August of 2009, when he replaced Andrea Travis.
We caught up with Boynton yesterday morning and he provided this statement to the La Mirada Blog, “I am honored to be selected by the City Council to serve as City Manager.
La Mirada is a great community, and I’m looking forward to building upon its strengths as a safe, attractive, and family friendly place to live and work. La Mirada has a bright future, and I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of it,” he said.
The move is to become effective September 16th, with a contract to be considered at the July 23rd City Council meeting.
Boynton was hired by the city in 2001 as an administrative aide.
La Mirada Chamber New Website Now Up and Running
La Mirada~A new website has debuted for the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce featuring a member center, events section, a member spotlight recognition, and so much more.
President Dustin Dahl told the La Mirada Blog the board is “very excited to go live” with their new website and is eager to show the members what they have been working on the last few months.
The new site at www.lamiradachamber.org features menu interactive tools highlighting the many benefits of becoming a La Mirada Chamber member including a membership center, calendar, maps, directory, current news, and much more.
Helping businesses grow in the La Mirada area since 1958, the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce has a rich history of being considered one of the most prestigious chambers in Southern California.
For more information call (562) 902-1970.
Weekly La Mirada Crime Report; Residential Burglaries on San Ardo and Grayville
Residential Burglary-Three residential burglaries were reported last week. An incident was reported on the 15200 block of Granada Ave. A video game system was stolen from the home. A burglary was reported on the 14400 block of San Ardo Dr. Purses and a television were stolen from the residence. A burglary was also reported on the 16000 block of Grayville Dr.
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to a storage area was reported in a complex at Leffingwell Rd and Telegraph Rd. Heaters and various videos were stolen in the incident.
Vehicle Burglary-Five vehicle burglaries were reported last week. Various tools were stolen from a vehicle on the 14700 block of Artesia Blvd. Miscellaneous items were stolen from a vehicle on the 15300 block of Hayford Dr. A cell phone charger was stolen in a window smash burglary on the 12700 block of Oxford Dr. A burglary was reported on the 13300 block of Lisburn Pl. A burglary was reported on the 15300 block of Barnwall St. A subject was taken into custody in connection with the burglary.
Weekly La Mirada Crime Report; Window Smash Burglaries on Olive Branch, Stanhill and Rosecrans
Residential Burglary-A burglary was reported on the 12200 block of Santa Gertrudes Ave. A suspect was taken into custody at the location in connection with the incident. A separate burglary was reported on the 15200 block of Weeks Dr. A vehicle was taken from an attached garage at the location. The vehicle was recovered several days later.
Other Structure Burglary- Tools were reported stolen in a burglary on the 15100 block of Campillos Rd. A burglary to a business was reported on the 15700 block of Imperial Hwy. No items were reported stolen from the location. A burglary/forgery incident was reported on the 15000 block of Rosecrans Ave. Two suspects were taken into custody by responding deputies in connection with the incident. A burglary to a storage container was reported on the 14600 block of Mercado Ave.
Weekly La Mirada Crime Report; Residential Burglaries on Burgess, Adoree
The following is the crime report for La Mirada for May 27 - June 2, 2013:
Aggravated Assault-An assault stemming from a family disturbance was reported on the 16100 block of Rosecrans Ave. The suspect, who lived with the victim, was taken into custody for attacking the victim.
Residential Burglary-Five residential burglaries were reported last week. An incident was reported on the 12700 block of Burgess Ave. Jewelry and other items were stolen from the home. Two separate burglaries were reported on the 14000 block of Adoree St. Various jewelry and video game systems were stolen from one of the residences. A burglary was reported on the 14100 block of Adoree St. An incident also occurred on the 13800 block of Norbeck Dr.
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to a business was reported on the 14800 block of Firestone Blvd. Entry was made via shattering a glass door. Two televisions were reported stolen from a fitness room at a business on the 14200 block of Firestone Blvd.
Vehicle Burglary-A window smash burglary was reported on the 16600 block of Blackburn Dr. A briefcase was stolen from the vehicle.
Grand Theft-A grand theft was reported on the 13300 block of Beach Blvd. Two cell phones were stolen from a bench at the location. An incident involving stolen cash and checks was reported on the 12600 block of La Mirada Blvd. The incident is currently under investigation. A bicycle was reported stolen from a residence on the 14400 block of Valeda Dr.
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 is part of the I-5 South Corridor Improvement Project, a $1.6 billion investment along 6.7 miles of the I-5 between the Los Angeles County/Orange County line and the San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605). The project will widen the freeway, adding one carpool lane and one general purpose lane in each direction, and provide new safety features and other improvements.
The 57-year-old Alondra Boulevard Bridge will be reconstructed to accommodate a wider I-5 freeway. The new bridge will be widened from four lanes to six lanes, with three lanes in each direction. Retaining wall construction and roadway improvements will be made along Alondra Boulevard.
The Alondra Bridge demolition will take place during nighttime work over six weekends with three weekends of demolition work scheduled for each half of the bridge. The demolition work is scheduled to begin on Friday night, June 14, and continue during weekends through July.
Overnight, directional full-closures on the I-5 between Valley View Avenue and Carmenita Road will occur during the bridge demolition. One direction of the I-5 will fully close each night while the other direction will remain open to traffic.
The northbound I-5 on-ramp at Alondra Boulevard will close beginning Monday, June 10, at 12:01 a.m. Local commuters are encouraged to use the marked detours on Valley View Avenue, Artesia Boulevard, and Carmenita Road and to allow extra time to reach their destination.
Click Alondra Detour for a map of the project area.
For more information visit www.I-5info.com or call the toll-free hotline at (855) 454-6335.
Weekly La Mirada Crime Report: Purses Stolen From Vehicles Continue to be Hot Targets
The following is the crime report for La Mirada May 20-26, 2013:
Aggravated Assault-An assault stemming from a family disturbance occurred on the 13000 block of McNally Rd. The suspect, who is related to the victim, was taken into custody at the location. A second incident was reported on the 15300 block of Normandy Ln. where the assailant struck the victim with a step ladder. The incident remains under investigation.
Residential Burglary-Various items were stolen from two separate residential burglaries reported on the 15000 block of Leffingwell Rd. An incident was reported on the 14500 block of Plantana Dr. There were no items reported stolen from the home. A burglary occurred on the 14800 block of Gardenhill Dr. There were no items taken from the location.
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to a business was reported on the 14900 block of Imperial Hwy. Cash and electronics were stolen from the location. The incident remains under investigation. A burglary to a gym locker was reported on the 13300 block of Beach Blvd. Various items were taken in the incident.
Vehicle Burglary-A purse was reported stolen from a vehicle on the 15500 block of Oakbury Dr. A window smash burglary was reported on the 13300 block of Beach Blvd. A wallet and two empty purses were taken from the vehicle. A purse was reported stolen in a window smash burglary on the 15800 block of Alicante Rd. A purse containing valuables was reported stolen from a vehicle parked on the 14900 block of Imperial Hwy. The incident remains under investigation.
Neighborhood Watch Meeting Scheduled for Escalona Area
La Mirada~A Neighborhood Watch meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 1 at 10 a.m. The meeting is for half of Reporting District No. 0472.
The meeting will be held at Escalona Elementary School for residents who reside east of Figueras Rd.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Captain Patrick Maxwell and the La Mirada Public Safety Team will address crime updates and prevention tips.
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