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ADVISORY: Coyote Sightings Being Reported in La Mirada
La Mirada~A dog was killed March 4th in La Mirada, in the Santa Gertrudes/Foster area, by a coyote, witnessed by its owner.
When Valerie Griego-Hirsch let her pet Chihuahua Pismo, out to use the grass for what dogs use it for, a coyote came out of nowhere and snatched the dog. When Valerie screamed, the coyote was startled and dropped the dog. However, Pismo was injured and died in her arms.
There has been an outcry from the community for authorities to address the issue of coyotes in La Mirada. There is also a checkered history of coyote attacks in the city. Read the multiple postings of residents on our Facebook page available at www.facebook.com/lamiradablog. You do not have to be a member of Facebook to read the postings.
There was also a sighting of two younger coyotes in the 13900 block of Mansa Drive early in the morning of March 12th around 3 a.m.
We are advising residents in La Mirada to be especially vigilant when it comes to preventing coyote attacks-especially those residents living near the Coyote Hils, Coyote Creek, La Mirada Creek, Milan Creek, and the La Mirada Golf Course.
Near the end of the winter season coyotes are more desperate for food, They are usually active in neighborhoods from 2-5 a.m. Small children and small pets should be especially guarded at all times.
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La Mirada City Council Election Results
Today is the Municipal Election for La Mirada City Council. There are three seats open. Check back here tonight for results. We will have immediate results of the absentee count on our Twitter feed around 8:45 pm. And ultimately the unofficial count by end of evening posted here. You can check our Twitter feed on the badge below, or go direct to twitter.com/lamiradablog
| Unofficial Final Results LM City Council | |
| Steve Jones | 2526 |
| Steve DeRuse | 1494 |
| Larry Mowles | 1429 |
| Paul Brown | 1267 |
| Andrew Sarega | 1141 |
See video update here: http://tinyurl.com/4p263ok
Early Morning Crash in La Mirada Kills Two
La Mirada~An early morning crash occurred in La Mirada this morning killing two people, resulting in one arrest, but not who you think.
A truck reportedly was traveling at a high rate of speed, near 100 mph, southbound on Santa Gertrudes Avenue about 2:04 a.m this morning.
After striking a vehicle exiting a housing tract westbound on Lawnhill Drive, the truck became out of control and struck a large tree near Benton Middle School, across the street from Beatitudes of our Lord church, just south of Olive Branch drive. The crash killed the driver and the only passenger.
In a twist, the driver of the vehicle that was hit when exiting Lawnhill, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.
LA MIRADA TRAFFIC ADVISORY
The construction project at the Valley View/Alondra intersection in La Mirada (see story below), has reached a point where lane closures are now a factor. Valley View and Alondra are now reduced to one lane, creating huge backups especially at rush hour. "There is no way around it", says City Project Coordinator Gary Sanui, referring to the lane closures, with no pun intended. Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes to avoid delays. Stage Road has been a popular alternative, so watch for increased traffic.
FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR LA MIRADA OVERNIGHT
LA MIRADA~A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE LA MIRADA AREA AND SO. CALIFORNIA OVERNIGHT. OUTSIDE PETS MUST BE PROTECTED. CHECK ON ELDERLY LOVED ONES. OUTSIDE SENSITIVE PLANTS, SUCH AS FICUS, ALSO GUAVA AND MANGO TREES, WILL SUCUMB TO DAMAGE IF NOT PROTECTED. CITRUS ALSO VULNERABLE .
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Construction at Intersection to Last Through May
La Mirada~Commuters might be temporarily inconvenienced, but when finished, the intersection of Valley View/Alondra in La Mirada will have some nice improvements.
"The intersection itself, when finished, will be done completely in concrete", said Public Works Project Coordinator, Gary Sanui, "there will be some traffic issues, and some inconvenience, but we will be minimizing the impact as much as possible".
The project is needed in anticipation of increased street-traffic due to the future I-5 Widening Project that will affect La Mirada. That project will widen Interstate 5 from the LA/Orange County line to the 605 freeway.
La Mirada Weekly Crime Summary
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Weekly Crime Summary
February 7 - February 13, 2011
Residential Burglary
Three residential burglaries were reported last week.
Tires and rims were stolen from a garage on the 15800 block of Hickory Hill Dr.
A laptop was taken from the 14700 block of Fairacres Dr.
Another residential burglary was reported on the 11900 block of La Mirada Blvd.
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Traffic Mishaps plague La Mirada Area; Chase ATM Smashed Up
Whittier/La Mirada~A couple of freak traffic incidents occurred in the La Mirada area this past Super Bowl Weekend.
On Saturday night, around 8 pm, a man driving a westbound vehicle on Telegraph Road in Whittier County allegedly made a left hand turn in front of a vehicle traveling eastbound at Telechron Road. The vehicle ended up on it's side. See the video available on our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/lamiradablog
Sometime Saturday night or Sunday morning, a vehicle smashed up the ATM at the Chase Bank drive-thru, 15200 Rosecrans Avenue in La Mirada. By indications of our photos, it appears the driver entered the drive-thru the wrong way.
View the image of the smashed up ATM on our Twitpic feed, where you can view photos unavailable anywhere else. You can also view additional photos of the Telegraph Road crash at http://twitpic.com/photos/lamiradablog
Candidates Forum Scheduled for LM Contenders
La Mirada~The La Mirada Chamber of Commerce and Biola University will be hosting a La Mirada City Council Candidates Forum on February 24th at Biola University.
Five contenders are vying for three seats on the five-member panel including Andrew Sarega, Police Officer; Steve DeRuse, Pastor and La Mirada Commissioner; Larry Mowles, 
Insurance Executive and La Mirada Commissioner; Paul Brown, State Deputy Attorney; and incumbent Steve Jones.
The time of the event is set for 6:30 p.m. with the exact location on the Biola campus still to be announced.
Check back here for additional election information as it develops, leading up to Election Day on March 8th.
Cold Air Rolls Through LM
A quick-moving upper level low with cold unstable air is expected to affect the La Mirada area through Monday. Rainfall less than an inch, but system bringing very cold air and snow to local mountains. Beginning Tuesday, clear sunny, warm skies return to La Mirada.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT FOR LA MIRADA, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, AND LOCAL MOUNTAINS:
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