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Truck is Stolen From Front of Home in Whittier County Area
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| Michael Schweich speaks with LA County's Sheriff deputies after his truck was stolen, and before it was recovered |
Old Caltrans Truck is Target of Theft
Whittier~A man reportedly stole a truck this afternoon in unincorporated LA County, just east of the La Mirada city limits, and was captured a short time later.
Michael Schweich, who lives at 15921 Ocean Avenue called police about 2:00 PM this afternoon when his orange truck was stolen from the front of his home.
The truck is an old Caltrans truck that had been stripped of its decals.
Apparently, Schweich knows the suspect and was able to guide police as to where to find him.
About 30 minutes later, a man arrested at Beach Blvd. and Imperial Highway in La Habra is believed to be the suspect connected to the crime.
What’s Going On With the KFI Tower?
Blinding Lights Are Not Permanent
La Mirada~ Chances are, if you live in Southern California you have noticed it.
Chances are, if you live in the La Mirada area, you can't help but notice it.
The KFI Tower-an iconic monument in La Mirada since 1948-has been running amuck lately, with high intensity, almost blinding, strobe lights blinking, that can be seen throughout the metropolitan basin. Normally the bright lights or on only during the day, and the red ones at night.
We have received numerous emails here at the La Mirada Blog from residents; most expressing the lights are way to bright.
Bob Cymbolin wrote us: "This thing is way too bright and imposing...and it is constantly flashing. Is there any way to stop it? Everyone wants safety, but this high intensity flashing day and night is way overboard. You can see it for miles across the southland."
The original tower collapsed after a single engine plane crashed into it in 2004, killing Jim and Mary Ghosoph, who were traveling to Fullerton Airport from El Monte. In 2008, a new tower was constructed with new high intensity red flashing lights and other safety upgrades.
La Mirada Weekly Crime Summary
La Mirada~Would you like the La Mirada weekly crime report delivered straight to your desktop? You can you know. Just visit the City of La Mirada's website at www.cityoflamirada.org and signup for E-WATCH.
E-WATCH-Weekly Crime Summary, August 23 - 29, 2010
Residential Burglary
There was one residential burglary on the 12800 block of Woodridge Ave.
Other Structure Burglary
Miscellaneous items and holiday ornaments were taken from a storage locker on the 15200 block of Ocaso Ave.
Grand Theft
There were four grand thefts reported. Unknown suspects took copper wire and batteries on the 14500 block of Biola Ave. A vehicle's tailgate was stolen on the 14400 block of Alondra Blvd. Three bicycles were taken on the 13400 block of Marlette Dr. A Yorkshire Terrier puppy was taken from a business on the 15700 block of Imperial Hwy.
Vehicle Burglary
Vehicle burglaries decreased slightly from seven to five. In four of the incidents, unknown suspects shattered a window to gain entry. A car stereo and electronic equipment were stolen from a vehicle on the 14500 block of Artesia Blvd.
A purse was taken from a vehicle parked on the 15700 block of Rosecrans Ave.
VIDEO: Fire Starts in La Mirada Backyard
La Mirada~A fire broke out in the backyard at 12803 Graff, in La Mirada yesterday afternoon. Firefighters from Station 49 in La Mirada responded and quickly doused the fire.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Incorrect address is given in video.
See the raw video: http://youtu.be/qypsXXtSP9U
LAST NIGHT: FIRE NEAR WHITTIER HIGH SCHOOL; RAW VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE
Whittier~Fire near Whittier High School at 12224 Philadelphia St.; Plumbing & Industrial Supply Co. founded in Whittier in 1968.
RAW VIDEO: www.youtube.com/lamiradablog
VIDEO: Firefighters Make Quick Work of Dumpster Fire
EARLIER TODAY: Dumpster fire on border of Santa Fe Springs/La Mirada, adjacent to homes in La Mirada.
http://www.youtube.com/user/lamiradablog#p/a/u/0/t3LHziT75bU
La Mirada Salaries Are Middle-of-the-Road
La Mirada~La Mirada pays its city officials significantly less than that of Bell, which has recently been under fire for its exorbitant salaries of local officials.
According to City Manager Tom Robinson, his annual salary is $187,380, which he said has not changed in three years. Robinson's salary is vastly different from the disgraced Bell city manager Robert Rizzo's $787,637 annual pay.
In addition, the Mayor and four City Council members each earned $12,114.36 a year, with an addition $8,138 in benefits. City Clerk Anne Haraksin's annual salary stands at $106,988.
Robinson said that the situation in Bell is the opposite of La Mirada's fiscally conservative tradition of governance.
"There is no justification for the types of salaries that have come to light recently in Bell," he said. "They are not at all in keeping with the City of La Mirada's long standing tradition of being fiscally conservative."
He stressed that La Mirada wants to fairly compensate its employees "at the mid-range of what other similar positions are paid in the competitive marketplace."
"La Mirada does not want to be the highest paying employer, nor does it want to be the lowest," Robinson added. "The City of La Mirada wants to hire and retain good employees at reasonable pay levels to deliver quality services."
While Robinson's salary remains unchanged, La Mirada has made cuts in its annual budget and its personnel, resulting in a reduction of its full-time workforce to 82 employees, and freezing cost of living adjustments for a second year in a row.
Oxman’s Debuts Military Museum
Santa Fe Springs~Oxman's Surplus reopened its doors to the public in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday with a new museum of military memorabilia and a new mess tent café.
Long-time customers, new customers and officials from the La Mirada City Council and the Chamber of Commerce attended the ceremony that included many speakers and military history enthusiasts in World War II-era uniforms.
"Oxman's Surplus is a passion that came from a man who served in World War II," said Jason Oxman, the son of store owner Jerome "Mr. O" Oxman, before the ribbon-cutting ceremony began.
The store, located near the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue and Valley View Street in Santa Fe Springs, has been a fixture for La Mirada and nearby residents looking for surplus military equipment and other accessories since it opened its doors in 1961.
For the first time, the front of Oxman's Surplus will serve as its entrance, where customers will enter Mr. O's collection of military history, ranging from the Medieval period to Operation Iraqi Freedom. In addition, a restaurant serving mess hall items like hot dogs and meals, ready-to-eat (MREs) is located in the renovated wing of the store.
Oxman’s Grand Re-Opening Set for July 31st
Schedule of Events
10AM Store Opens
11AM Ribbon Cutting
1130AM "Mess Tent Cafe" Opens
12PM WWII Reinactors and Military Vehicles
2PM Parachute fun for the kids
GUEST SPEAKERS ALL DAY
Transportation Funds Drop for La Mirada in 2010-11
La Mirada~La Mirada will ask for less funding in its application for transit and transportation funds this fiscal year.
The City Council approved the city's application for funds on Tuesday, which will utilize around $2,397,751 in transit and transportation funds for the 2010-11 fiscal year, a 16 per cent drop from last year when they utilized $2,856,416.
"The difference between last year's request of funds of $2.8 million and the amount requested this year of $2.3 million is due to the change in the federal funding area," city manager Tom Robinson said.
He attributed the drop in funding requests to the one-time funds for vehicle replacement, tools and equipment for La Mirada Transit that the federal government granted last fiscal year.
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