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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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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.
Reticulate at Gondola’s; And it Doesn’t Hurt
La Mirada~A Networking Lunch will be held Thursday, October 28th, at Gondola's Pizza in La Mirada, hosted by the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce.
This event is free and runs from Noon-2:00pm. Guests are invited to order their food at the front counter and then come mesh with others.
This is a great opportunity for business owners/representatives to enjoy some great food and build new relationships within the community.
The La Mirada Chamber of Commerce offers many events every month to help your business grow. For more information contact the Chamber at (562) 902-1970 or director@lmchamber.org.
La Mirada Weekly Crime Summary
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Weekly Crime Summary
October 11 - October 17, 2010
Residential Burglary
A residential burglary was reported on the 13000 block of Clearwood Ave. Numerous valuable coins were
taken from the location.
Vehicle Burglary
There were four vehicle burglaries reported.
A stereo and CDs were taken from a vehicle on the 16100 block of Rosecrans Ave.
Tools were taken from a work truck on the 16000 block of Summershade Ave.
Stereo equipment was stolen from a vehicle on the11600 block of Hollyview Ave.
A wallet and cell phone were taken from a vehicle on the 13300 block of Beach Blvd.
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RECORD-SETTING HEAT WAVE CONTINUES
ALL-TIME RECORD FOR LOS ANGELES BROKEN TODAY, 113 DEGREES FARENHEIT. LA MIRADA CONTINUES TO BAKE. SLIGHT COOLING TREND BEGINNING TOMORROW. KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON PETS AND THE ELDERLY. CHECK ON OLDER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS. LOCKING PETS AND CHILDREN IN CARS FOR JUST A FEW SECONDS CAN BE FATAL.
FOUR ROBBED AT CANDLEWOOD GOLF COURSE
Whittier~Talk About a bad day on the Golf Course.
Four people were robbed at gunpoint around 6:30 PM this evening at Candlewood Golf Course.
Taken were four cell phones and two black wallets.
There are four suspects at large 16-19 years of age; gang-type with white t-shirts.
Fifth suspect: male older adult, 20-30, possibly wearing dark sweater.
All suspects last seen south-bound through the golf course, towards Meyer Avenue.
If you have any information or see the suspects call the sheriff's department at 562-863-8711
MAN DIES NEAR EXTENDED STAY HOTEL AFTER BEING TASED BY DEPUTIES
La Mirada~A man died after being tased by deputies around 1 a.m. in the parking lot of the Extended Stay Hotel.
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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.
