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Shooting on Los Coyotes Avenue
La Mirada~A shooting has been reported inside a home in the 12100 block of Los Coyotes Avenue.
The La Mirada Blog reported the incident at 5: 28 p.m. PT.
Sheriff's personnel and residents confirmed hearing at least two shots fired.
An elderly woman was evacuated from the residence.
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021016 23:02 UPDATE: At around 10:30 p.m. the sheriff's Special Enforcement Bureau entered the home after several unsuccessful attempts to contact barricaded suspect. Upon entering the home, officers found a male deceased from an apparent self inflicted gun shot wound.
City Council to Discuss Recording Meetings
La Mirada~Yes, it's been a long time coming.
Following a staff presentation at tonight's study session meeting, the city council is expected to discuss the recording of meetings and making them available on the city's website the next day.
Cost to the City would be an initial $3,500 set-up fee and $500 per month for web hosting services.
The City conducted a survey this past September and the report indicates 79 percent of respondents were supportive of city council meetings being recorded and made available online.
UFC Announces Opening of New La Mirada Gym
Former Toys R Us building will be their largest in the world
La Mirada~UFC GYM®, the fast-growing franchise that combines mixed martial arts (MMA) and fitness, today announced the opening of its new, 46,000 square foot location in La Mirada, set for this Saturday, January 23rd at 8 a.m.
The gym, located at 14920 La Mirada Boulevard at the former Toys R Us site, will make history as the largest UFC GYM since the organization’s inception in 2009, with more than 135 clubs currently located throughout the United States, Australia and Canada.
As one of the brands signature gyms, this location will be open 24-hours a day, seven days a week, joining the regions Corona, South Corona, Rosemead and 
Torrance locations with the same distinction in Southern California.
“This gym raises the bar as the premiere fitness destination of Los Angeles County,” UFC GYM President Adam Sedlack said. “Opening day will give the entire community a chance to experience what makes our gyms different. Thousands of members around the world have transformed their lives by combining the best of traditional fitness with the innovation of how the world’s best athletes train. I am so proud to bring our largest location to the great City of La Mirada.”
Highlighted by a 30-foot Octagon®, members of this top-of-the-line signature gym will have access to strength training and cardio machines, battle ropes, agility ladders, bag room, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu studio, large group fitness rooms and other functional training equipment for dynamic workouts. The gym’s explosive workout environment uses cutting-edge training techniques inspired by UFC® athletes and provides members with everything needed for the entire family to sweat, move, live and Train Different®.
La Mirada Mayor Pauline Deal will be present to officially kick off the celebration with a ribbon cutting coordinated by the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce at 9:30 a.m. Following the cutting, there will be family-friendly activities such as drawings, giveaways and discounts at the Arm Bar Café. A DJ, kid’s jump house and face painting station will also be on site.
UFC GYM will host a variety of activities including demonstrations of the brands most popular group and individual fitness programs throughout the day. Demonstrations will showcase striking exhibitions to include: boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Daily Ultimate Training® (DUT®), group fitness (Zumba® & P90X®) and youth programs.
All activities are free and open to the community.
OPENING DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
8 a.m. Gym Opens for Members and Guests
9:30 a.m. Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting
10 – 11:30 a.m. Morning Demonstrations in Octagon
1 – 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Demonstrations in Octagon
4 – 5:30 p.m. Evening Demonstrations in Octagon
ALL DAY Members and Guests can workout anytime
A team of elite Personal Coaches helps members achieve indisputable results through individual and group training. The new location features a UFC GYM retail store, UFC GYM Kids’ fitness classes, Kid Club offering childcare, full amenity locker rooms with dry saunas, Arm Bar Café and towel service.
The La Mirada Blog has partnered with UFC. Contact Matt Hamel, General Manager at La Mirada direct at matt.hamel@ufcgym.com for La Mirada specials.
In addition to the corporate owned signature clubs, UFC GYM also offers the unique opportunity to own and operate a UFC GYM franchise domestically and internationally. For franchise information, visit www.ufcgym.com/franchising.
For more information about UFC GYM La Mirada visit http://ufcgym.com/lamirada.
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La Mirada Prepares for Possible Very Wet Winter
Local agencies statewide have ramped up preparations for what forecasters are predicting could be a winter with heavy El Niño-driven storms. The City of La Mirada is taking steps to ensure it is prepared to respond to hazardous conditions El Niño may create.
City and Los Angeles County crews continue to work hard to prepare storm drains, roadways and City facilities for what may become a very wet winter. Preparations included inspecting roadways and clearing inlet areas of rocks, vegetation, and dirt to ensure storm runoff can be adequately drained from the roadways, and surveying hazardous areas for mud, debris, and low lying areas.
City officials are also working with the County to ensure flood control catch basins have been cleared of debris and sandbags are readily available at local fire stations.
Residents and businesses should also take steps to prepare for the heavy rain. Residents and businesses are encouraged to fix leaks, inspect and repair roof coverings, and clean out gutters and downspouts. An emergency kit with adequate supplies for the entire household, including pets, should be created.
STATE CHAMPIONS!
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| Players surround La Mirada High head coach Mike Moschetti after winning their first state title. The Matadores beat Campolindo 27-3 on Saturday, December 19th to capture the CIF Division 3AA championship. Photo Rich Lawce |
Last Remaining Remnant of La Mirada Landmark Appears to be on Chopping Block
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| The last trace of Valley View Farms, the Van Dam home, has been fenced off for apparent demolition. |
La Mirada~The home of the Van Dam’s, one of La Mirada’s pioneer families, has been scheduled for demolition a family spokesperson has told the La Mirada Blog.
Cornelius Arie Van Dam opened Valley View Farms on the northwest corner of Rosecrans and Valley View Avenues in 1954 and it quickly became one of the few dairies that produced, processed, and distributed its own milk.
Born in the Netherlands, he was on the forefront of the dairy industry in southeast L.A. County in the 1950’s
Other than Olive Lawn Mortuary that opened in 1928, Valley View Farms is really considered La Mirada’s first business.
Shortly after opening, Van Dam opened a drive-thru retail outlet to sell his milk and other products to the new, burgeoning population of La Mirada.
The “Cash-n-Carry” as it was called, is thought to be the first drive-thru dairy store in Southern California.
The dairy operation was a huge hit for school field trips, where children learned everything from raising cattle to the production of milk; some even witnessing the birth of a calf. His pastureland and fields were a haven for neighborhood kids.
The last of the Valley Views Farms herd was shipped to Idaho in March of 1995 and the land was ultimately developed with industrial buildings, ending an era in La Mirada.
This was a big cultural shock for this small town; however La Mirada’s most famous modern-era home, where Van Dam and his wife Florence raised their family remained, to this day.
He told us in 2005, “It was just too much, all at once, we wanted to keep the house.”
Van Dam died in late 2007. Florence remained at the home until earlier this year when she was moved to a “wonderful living facility” because she was having small issues moving around and about.
Public Hearing Regarding Luxury Condos Continues at City Hall
La Mirada~The public hearing regarding the proposed construction of 33 luxury condominiums on La Mirada Boulevard will continue tonight at city hall.
On October 27th, the city council continued the public hearing on a 5-0 vote after residents and council members expressed concerns about traffic, land use, and other impacts the project may have.
Tonight, The Olson Company, the developer of the project, is expected to address concerns related to the company's plans to build 33 luxury condos/townhomes on 2.72 acres located at 12000 La Mirada Boulevard.
The plan calls for 30 duplexes and three detached units to be developed and they are expected to fetch from 
$600,000-700,000 apiece.
The property is currently occupied by two buildings including a closed pre-school.
The city council meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
112415 11:30 UPDATE: The city council voted 4-1 in favor of the proposed project with Andrew Sarega being the lone no vote. A second reading is due in January.
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