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Superior Grocers Opening La Mirada Location
La Mirada~Superior Grocers will be hosting a grand opening for their latest store to open this Saturday, September 28th at 7:00 a.m. in La Mirada, at 12710 Valley View Avenue at Imperial Highway.
The independently owned Santa Fe Springs based chain opened its first store in Covina in 1981 and today is the largest independently-owned chain of grocery stores in Southern California, operating over 40 stores in Southern California, with most in Los Angeles County.
The new store is expected to offer an extensive produce selection, full-service bakery, full-service meat and in-store restaurant.
The company’s website indicates they are committed to being active partners in the communities they serve.
Get a sneak peek of the Saturday grand opening specials here.
The building was the former Vons La Mirada that opened in 1968 and closed March 27th, 2010. It was then replaced by Bestway Supermarkets until July of this year.
Seven File for Four Spots on Norwalk-La Mirada School Board
Norwalk-Three candidates will challenge incumbents for four available seats on the Norwalk-La Mirada Board of Education in the local and municipal elections on November 5th.
Incumbents Ana Valencia, Ed Hengler, Margarita Rios and Darryl Adams have all filed necessary papers for re-election.
The three challengers include Sean Reagan, Salvador Limon and Mark White.
Four of the seven have listed teacher as their main occupation. Hengler is a retired teacher and White lists Field Technical Engineer and Rios, a parent, as their occupations.
Bi-Weekly La Mirada Crime Report; Badlona Hit Twice in One Week
Residential Burglary-Two residential burglaries were reported on the 15100 block of Badlona Dr. Cash and jewelry was stolen from one of the residences.
Other Structure Burglary- A burglary to a storage container was reported on the 15200 block of Rosecrans Ave. Various tools were stolen in the incident. A motorcycle and various other items were reported stolen from a garage on the 16100 block of Rosecrans Ave.
Vehicle Burglary-An incident was reported on the 14500 block of Dunnet Ave. Two seats and a DVD system were stolen from the vehicle. Two separate burglaries were reported on the 14200 block of Firestone Blvd. Various items were stolen from the vehicles. A window smash burglary was reported on the 15800 block of Imperial Hwy. Paperwork was stolen from the vehicle.
Norwalk-La Mirada Graduation Rates Continue to Climb
Norwalk~The graduation rate at Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District high schools has seen a steady increase over the last four years, topping off at 92 percent for the 2012-13 academic year.
This year, NLMUSD had 1,523 seniors graduate from its five high schools – John Glenn, La Mirada, Norwalk, El Camino and Southeast Academy. This compares with the 2009-10 academic year when NLMUSD graduated 87.2 percent of its seniors; 90 percent in 2010-11; and 92.2 percent in 2011-12.
Superintendent Dr. Ruth Perez attributes the ongoing success of the District to new intervention programs, positive policy changes and better tracking of the District’s students.
“We’re at 92 and we intend to see continued progress,” Perez said. Our students are working hard to receive their diplomas and our teacher and staff is utilizing proven instructional programs and interventions to provide whatever academic support each individual student needs to achieve that goal.”
In the last five years, the District has implemented several programs to steer students toward success. Such programs include one-on-on and in-classroom intervention programs for students who struggle throughout middle school, a District leadership group that looks at achievement gaps and finds ways to close them, and peer-mentoring groups.
Bi-Weekly La Mirada Crime Report; Residential Burglaries on Fada, Adoree, and Crestline
The following is the crime report for La Mirada for August 5-18, 2013
Aggravated Assault-An assault was reported on the 12700 block of Valley View Ave. An unknown suspect threw a knife at the victim but missed him. An assault occurred on the 15300 block of Loretta Dr. A suspect was taken into custody at the location after threatening to harm the victim.
Residential Burglary-A residential burglary was reported on the 15600 Fada Dr. Tools and other items were stolen from the garage at the location. A purse and vehicle were reported stolen on the 16000 block of Crestline Dr. The vehicle was recovered the same day and a suspect taken into custody. A burglary to a vacant home was reported on the 15100 block of Leffingwell Rd. Cash and a laptop computer were reported stolen from a residence on the 14100 block of Adoree St.
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to Benton Middle School was reported Aug. 17. Two adults and two juveniles were arrested in connection with the burglary. A burglary to a commercial mailbox was reported in an office complex on the 14700 block of Beach Blvd.
Vehicle Burglary-A window smash burglary was reported on the 14300 block of Firestone Blvd. A cell phone was stolen from the vehicle. A vehicle burglary occurred on the 11600 block of Goldendale Dr. A wallet was stolen from the vehicle. A window smash burglary was reported on the 12000 block of Santa Gertrudes Ave. A purse was stolen from the vehicle. A purse containing various items was reported stolen in a window smash burglary on the 13500 block of Beach Blvd.
Two Adults, Two Juvenilles Burglarize Benton School
La Mirada~Last Saturday at approximately 3 p.m., deputies responded to a call involving a burglary that apparently was in progress at Benton Middle School.
During the ensuing investigation, several witnesses from a nearby residential area described seeing four young male Hispanics, two of which appeared to be juveniles, rushing away from the campus with furniture in hand. Three of the suspects proceeded to a sedan parked nearby to load their haul and sped off. The fourth suspect was observed by witnesses walking toward La Mirada Blvd.
After a short time had passed during the investigation, the suspect on foot was detained by assisting Deputies on La Mirada Blvd. and confessed to having been involved in the burglary.
The remaining three suspects were all eventually apprehended. Two adults and two juveniles were charged with misdemeanor burglary. The two juveniles were released to their guardians shortly after being cited.
La Mirada Little League Junior All-Stars Fall Short in Title Game
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| La Mirada Little League looks to return to the Junior World Series, currently competing in the Western Regional at Kindsfather Field in Vancouver, WA. |
UPDATE: 8/7/13 18:36 The La Mirada Little Junior All-stars lost tonight 2-1, in the championship game of the Junior League Western Regionals in Vancouver, Washington.
La Mirada led through three 1-0, but Arizona scored in the fourth to tie it at one apiece. The scored remained tied until Arizona scored in the bottom of the 7th to win the game.
The loss ends La Mirada's hopes of returning to the Junior League World Series.
Congratulations from the La Mirada community to the 2013 La Mirada Little League Junior All-Stars-Southern California Champions-for a fantastic season!
UPDATE 8/6/13 16:27 Vancouver, WA~As reported here first on the La Mirada Blog on our Twitter feed this morning, La Mirada beat Alaska 4-0 today in a semi-final game at the Western Regionals in Vancouver, WA.
The win catapults LMLL into the championship game, one win away from returning to the Junior League World Series in the league's tenth anniversary season of when the juniors won the title in 2003.
La Mirada will play in the championship game tomorrow (Wednesday) against Arizona (Rio Rico Little League) at 5:00 p.m. with the winner going to the big show in Tyler, Michigan.
La Mirada suffered their only defeat of this tournament to Arizona this past Monday, losing 7-0.
Check our Twitter channel tomorrow afternoon on this page, or at twitter.com/lamiradablog for exclusive updates.
UPDATE 8/6/13 5:12 The Junior All-Stars lost to Arizona yesterday 7-0, but still managed to make the final four at the Western Regional in Vancouver, WA.
LMLL will play Alaska today at 10 a.m. and if they win will play in the championship game tomorrow (Wednesday).
The La Mirada Little League Junior All-stars include: Jake Bale, Isaiah Carreon, Kendall Gaines, Jose Gutierrez, Kevin Kendall, R.J.Lan, Zane Palermo, Nicholas Rios, Justin Scroggin, Jonny Sholty Tony Valentin and Chad Wilson.
UPDATE 8/3/13 12:20 The Junior All-Stars took one more step to returning to the World Series, beating Montana earlier today 22-0.
LMLL will next play Monday vs. Arizona (Rio Rico Little League) at 10 a.m.
The La Mirada Little League Juniors are playing in their 10th anniversary season of when they won the national title.
Vancouver, WA~The La Mirada Little League Junior All-Stars beat Utah tonight 12-2 in pool play at the Junior League Western Regional Tournament at Kindsfather Field in Vancouver.
La Mirada next plays this Saturday at 10 a.m. vs. Montana.
Be sure to follow our network including our Twitter feed here for continuous updates.
Get the full schedule and other information at the tournament website here.
La Mirada Little League Juniors Win So Cal Championship
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| NEXT STOP: After winning the So Cal title, the La Mirada Little League Junior All-Stars next travel to Vancouver, WA to compete in the Western Regional, hoping to get back to the big show. |
UPDATE 07/28/13 5:47: The Junior All-Stars will be holding a fundraiser today at SoCal Pizza/Norwalk from 12-4 p.m. to help them with their expenses associated with their trip to Vancouver, Washington.
Santa Ana~The La Mirada Little League Junior All-Stars are headed to the State of Washington after beating Trabuco Canyon earlier today 10-5-sweeping the best-of-three series in two games to win the Southern California Division Championship.
La Mirada will know compete in the 2013 Western Regional Junior Baseball International Tournament at Propstra Stadium in Vancouver, WA beginning July 31st with a chance to return to the Junior League World Series.
This is the tenth anniversary season of when La Mirada won the Junior League World Series in 2003.
Walmart Neighborhood Market Coming to La Mirada This Fall; Hiring Over 60 Employees
La Mirada~As reported here first on the La Mirada Blog many months ago, a new Walmart Neighborhood Market is coming to La Mirada.
The new store located at 14865 Telegraph Road is currently under construction adjacent to the new Walgreens that opened last month in the Crossroads Shopping Center and is expected to open this fall.
Walmart will be hiring over 60 employees for the new store and they will be opening a temporary job hiring center tomorrow (Monday) at the WorkSource Center, 10400 Pioneer Blvd. in Santa Fe Springs. The center will be open 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. through Friday.
Expect to begin working around October with full and part-time positions available. You can also apply or inquire online at http://www.careers.walmart.com/
The first Walmart Neighborhood Market opened in 1998, and today there are approximately 250 Walmart Neighborhood Market stores nationwide. The markets offer a one-stop destination for customers to purchase groceries and pharmaceuticals, along with other features you might find in a conventional grocery store.
Also, at around 30,000-50,000 square feet, the stores are generally the same size of a traditional grocery store. The La Mirada store will be about 35,000 square feet.
Also, renovation continues on the additional building on the property-the site of the former SoCal Pizza-that was not demolished as part of the current renovation process at the center. It will be enhanced, and will compliment the new city-mandated Mediterranean design the new Walgreens and Walmart have incorporated.
New Walgreens Grand Opening in La Mirada
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| From left to right, La Mirada Chamber of Commerce President, Dustin Dahl; Walgreens Manager Sam Meas; La Mirada Mayor, Steve DeRuse; Mayor pro tem, Larry Mowles; City Council members, Steve Jones and Pauline Deal. |
La Mirada~The new Walgreens in La Mirada held its official grand opening Saturday, July 20th as residents and dignitaries gathered to celebrate the latest retail store to open in La Mirada-but more importantly, to usher in a new era for the nostalgic Crossroads Shopping Center.
The fanfare included live music, a ribbon cutting, and representatives from community organizations; also numerous local businesses had displays.
La Mirada City Council members on hand were Mayor Steve DeRuse, Mayor pro-tem Larry Mowles, Pauline Deal and Steve Jones.
Store manager Sam Meas told us that this is one of the first Walgreens store in the area to incorporate the chains new ‘’well experience” format that the company rolled out last year.
“Our floor plan is different, we have new services,” he said, “Our pharmacist, for example, is out on the floor to where they can consult and give advice to patients and customers.”
The chains new format aims to transform the traditional drugstore into a new health and daily living destination offering a range of products and services to help customers get, stay and live well. These stores offer a new, enhanced layout, a completely revamped pharmacy and health care experience, and a number of new product selections.
“We have a number of products such as fresh fruit, that you won’t find in other Walgreens”, Meas said, “Customers will also notice the wider aisles, lower front windows and special lighting.”
Mayor DeRuse was excited about the progress at the Crossroads Center and told the assembled crowd, “You know what this center looked like before, this is a great improvement. We are very excited to have Walgreens open this store.”
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