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Nobody Injured in Crash
La Mirada~A car ended up on the sidewalk in a traffic mishap this afternoon in La Mirada.
The accident happened about 4:00 p.m. at the intersection of Valley View and Adoree St.
Traffic was tied up as investigators wrapped up the scene.
If you're on Twitter check out our additional twitpics of the crash at http://twitpic.com/photos/lamiradablog
BREAKING NOW-MISSING PERSON
LA MIRADA 02/05/10 22:22
MISSING PERSON IN LA MIRADA, 15000 BLOCK ALICANTE
FEMALE, JOSIE _____, 17, DOB 4-7-92, 5' 1", 150 LBS., BL HR BR EYES
LAST SEEN 3 HOURS AGO HEADING NE TOWARDS LM REGIONAL PARK
PAST ADHD HIST., RUNAWAY, CONTACT NORWALK SHERIFFS STATION 562-863-8711
ONE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
OVER FIFTEEN UNITS RESPONDED TO A TRAFFIC STOP AT GUNPOINT IN A LA MIRADA DRIVEWAY THIS MORNING. INCIDENT 08:20 14712 VALEDA -ONE FEMALE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY, VEHICLE WANTED FOR UNKNOWN VIOLATIONS OR WARRANTS.
Shooting on San Ardo Drive
La Mirada~An unidentified man was shot in the 14900 block of San Ardo Drive around 6:40 this evening.
When deputies arrived, the victim was uncooperative.
Moments later, police detained and arrested at gunpoint, six males on Springview Drive, just north of Imperial Highway in unincorporated Whittier. The individuals were believed to be involoved in the shooting on San Ardo.
Other potential suspects got away on Springview, and a temporary containment ensued.
La Mirada Unemployment Rate Betters State
La Mirada~La Mirada continues to experience an unemployment rate much lower than the county, state and nation. La Mirada's unemployment rate for the month of October was 7.8%, which is unchanged from the previous month according to the State Department of Employment Development.
California's unemployment rate increased .3% in October to 12.3%, compared to 12.0% in September. Los Angeles County's unemployment rate stood at 12.6% in October. The national unemployment rate is 10.2% according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Sick Ducks Delay Fishing Derby
La Mirada~The annual Knabe Fishing Derby, a mainstay in La Mirada for many, many years, has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 21st, 2009-but do you know why?
This very popular event is hosted by County Supervisor Don Knabe and is in its thirteenth year.
Originally scheduled for August the event was postponed because many of the ducks became ill at Regional Park, and some even died. The cause has been determined to be a wildlife bird disease called Avian botulism.
According to the Wildlife Disease Information Node website, Avian botulism is a paralytic, often fatal, disease of birds caused by ingestion of a toxin produced by the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria is widespread in soil and requires warm temperatures, a protein source and an anaerobic (no oxygen) environment in order to become active and produce toxin. Decomposing vegetation and invertebrates combined with warm temperatures can provide ideal conditions for the botulism bacteria to activate and produce toxin. There are several types of toxin produced by strains of this bacteria; birds are most commonly affected by type C and to a lesser extent type.
Here We Grow Again?
BREAKING NEWS
Norwalk~Just like four years ago when John Johnson won a seat on the NLMUSD Board, simply because he put the word "teacher" under his profession, we may have a new school board member replacing Johnson, under the same circumstances.
Margarita Rios, unknown in the community, may win a seat on the board, simply because she used the words "police officer" under her profession. The fact of the matter is, she is a "police officer" for the dysfunctional Los Angeles Unified School District. A big difference, than being a real police officer.
I'm not saying she's not a great person or unqualified-I'm just saying, you now what I mean.
As usual, the few that do vote, are uninformed,and vote for "their own kind". People get giggly when they see the words "teacher" or "police officer"-both tax-payer funded jobs. Their judgement suddenly becomes clouded, and common-sense thinking takes a back seat..
Welcome to the world of American politics.
Car vs. Train Accident at one of the Deadliest Crossings in the Country
Santa Fe Springs/La Mirada~Long considered one of the deadliest crossings in the country, there has been another train vs. auto accident at Rosecrans Ave. and Marquardt Ave.
No injuries reported at this time. Street closures in effect-avoid westbound Rosecrans and northbound Marquardt.
We Like Adams, Pflanzer, & Urquidi
Norwalk~With surprise winner from four yours ago John Johnson deciding not to run again, this ensures the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Board of Education will have at least one new member.
But does anyone really care? Traditional voter turnout seems to indicate no, but what's more important than our schools? Is it the nine percent of people that vote, who do all the moaning and groaning between elections; saying we have a lethargic school system?
Actually, it is almost a lame duck position. What can one person do to make a difference in a entrenched machine? Name one achievement by any individual school board member over the last ten years. What has Karen Morrison, Lorraine Neal, Pauline Deal, or Ed Hengler done individually, that stands out, over this last two years? Everything is collaborative.
Car Slams Into Cabo Taco Baja Grill, Injuring Four
La Mirada~An elderly woman slammed her Toyota sedan into Cabo Taco earlier today around 1:00 p.m.
The restaurant, located in the La Mirada Theatre Center, is now closed and is expected to reopen next week.
The driver. who witnesses say looked around 80 years old, was very shaken and had little to say, if anything.
Owner Kenny Yowell said, " I saw her coming and thought she was going to stop, but she didn't. A customer who was dining was able to just twist out of the way of the car. And he ended up pinned between a wall, the table, and the car."
Waitress Sandra Zavala had just finished serving a table that was taken out and was walking away, "It's a miracle nobody was killed. The large table saved the mans life."
The vehicle entered the restaurant smashing through booths and tables and sideswiping patrons, creating a chaotic scene.
Four patrons were taken to the hospital complaining of back, rib, shoulder injuries, but none seem to be life threatening. The unidentified elderly woman and her passenger were also taken to the hospital.
It is unclear at this time what caused the driver to enter the restaurant, but age does seem to be a factor.
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