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Traffic Mishaps plague La Mirada Area; Chase ATM Smashed Up
Whittier/La Mirada~A couple of freak traffic incidents occurred in the La Mirada area this past Super Bowl Weekend.
On Saturday night, around 8 pm, a man driving a westbound vehicle on Telegraph Road in Whittier County allegedly made a left hand turn in front of a vehicle traveling eastbound at Telechron Road. The vehicle ended up on it's side. See the video available on our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/lamiradablog
Sometime Saturday night or Sunday morning, a vehicle smashed up the ATM at the Chase Bank drive-thru, 15200 Rosecrans Avenue in La Mirada. By indications of our photos, it appears the driver entered the drive-thru the wrong way.
View the image of the smashed up ATM on our Twitpic feed, where you can view photos unavailable anywhere else. You can also view additional photos of the Telegraph Road crash at http://twitpic.com/photos/lamiradablog
Candidates Forum Scheduled for LM Contenders
La Mirada~The La Mirada Chamber of Commerce and Biola University will be hosting a La Mirada City Council Candidates Forum on February 24th at Biola University.
Five contenders are vying for three seats on the five-member panel including Andrew Sarega, Police Officer; Steve DeRuse, Pastor and La Mirada Commissioner; Larry Mowles, 
Insurance Executive and La Mirada Commissioner; Paul Brown, State Deputy Attorney; and incumbent Steve Jones.
The time of the event is set for 6:30 p.m. with the exact location on the Biola campus still to be announced.
Check back here for additional election information as it develops, leading up to Election Day on March 8th.
Cold Air Rolls Through LM
A quick-moving upper level low with cold unstable air is expected to affect the La Mirada area through Monday. Rainfall less than an inch, but system bringing very cold air and snow to local mountains. Beginning Tuesday, clear sunny, warm skies return to La Mirada.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT FOR LA MIRADA, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, AND LOCAL MOUNTAINS:
Chamber Mixers Present Opportunities
Check out the LM Chambers next event-Breakfast Networking at Cabo Taco, February 2nd!
La Mirada~Join the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce for a Networking Lunch at Gondola's Pizza, Thursday February 10th beginning at Noon.
There will be an opportunity to mix and mingle with local business owners and create relationships.
There is no cost to attend except the food you order. Get there a little early to order your food and get seated.
Gondola's is located at 15840 Imperial Highway in La Mirada.
Call the Chamber at (562) 902-1970 or visit www.lmchamber.org.
Fire Contained to La Mirada Transit Vehicle
La Mirada~A fire was reported on Phoebe Avenue in La Mirada on Tuesday night.
The fire was contained to one of the city's Transit/Dial-a-Ride vehicles. Some of the the vehicles are apparently stored indoors in a commercial building.
The fire was extinguished and no buildings were affected, according to Cpt. Berry of La Mirada Fire Station 49.
The fire was adjacent/near the city yard and Phantom Projects Theatre Group offices.
La Mirada Blog on Facebook Reaches 3,500 Fans
Melancholy Spinoff From La Mirada Blog Debuted in October 2008
La Mirada~The La Mirada Blog on Facebook since its inception, has continued to grow.
The nostalgia-based web site featuring La Mirada history and discussion, recently went over 3,500 fans.
To celebrate this milestone, a free raffle for all La Mirada Blog fans was held recently.
The site has become a haven for everyone and anyone ever connected to La Mirada.
If you are passionate about community history, then this is the place for you, and who knows, you may win something!
Go to www.faceboook.com/lamiradablog now for more details, and become a fan today!
LOST DOG IN LA MIRADA
LOST DOG IN LA MIRADA! EVERYONE PLEASE HELP! ONE YEAR OLD GERMAN SHEPERD "SAMPSON" LAST SEEN STANTON/STANBROOK AREA.....WENT MISSING TODAY UNKNOWN TIME....FAMILY IS EXTREMELY HEARTBROKEN. PLEASE CALL THE LA MIRADA BLOG HOTLINE IF YOU HAVE ANY DETAILS.....(562) 483-3574
Longtime La Mirada Resident Loses Battle With Cancer
La Mirada~Previous long time La Mirada resident-Dominick (Papa Dom) Clesceri passed away peacefully on December 15, 2010 in Chicago, after battling cancer for most of this past year. He just celebrated his 73rd birthday on November 20th with all 4 of his children & 10 grandchildren.
Survivors include his daughter, Gina (Clesceri) Sciore (Neff 1981); Sons, Michael Clesceri (LMHS 1983), David Clesceri (LMHS 1985) & Steven Clesceri (LMHS 1987). Grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew, Nicholas, Natalie, Vinny, Eyan, Stephen, Dominick, Emma & Megan.
Condolences may be sent on line to the Clesceri family at: http://obits.davenportfamily.com/obit-display.php?rec_id=496
Crime Doesn’t Take the Holiday’s Off
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Weekly Crime Summary
December 13 – December 19, 2010
Robbery
Four robberies were reported this week.
The first incident was reported near De Alcala Dr. and Mansa Dr. The suspect, who stole a bicycle, was arrested by responding deputies.
Two commercial robberies were reported. One occurred on the 16400 block of Valley View Ave. The second occurred on the 15300 block of Valley View Ave.
An additional robbery was reported near Bora Dr. and Plume Dr. Unknown suspects took a Honda Accord.
