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La Mirada Chamber Welcomes Two New Members
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Two new members of the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce are flanked by board members: Octavio Duran (Edco) Director of Sales; Anna Li (Edward Jones Investments) Financial Advisor; Lori Hopkins (Popular Community Bank) Vice President & Bank Manager; Gil Reyes (Sugar & Spice) Owner; Dustin Dahl; Mark Gay (Synergy Homecare) Owner; David Cassidy (Simple Signal) I.P. Director; Richard Trujillo (Trujillo & Daughters Insurance Agency) Owner. |
La Mirada~A grand opening celebration was held recently at the new location of Sugar & Spice Bakery and Deli as the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce welcomed the eatery as one of it newest members.
Another new member, Synergy HomeCare and franchisee Mark Gay was also introduced as a new member.
Synergy HomeCare opens the door to peace of mind by providing the high quality care your older loved ones deserve.
A longtime fixture in the community, Sugar & Spice is now owned by Gil and Irene Reyes and is located in the Home Depot shopping center at 12240 La Mirada Boulevard. The sandwich shop features Boars Head meats and cheeses and a nice array of gourmet sandwiches, pastries, baked goods, salads and a soup of the day.
There is always a wide variety of gourmet specialty cakes and cupcakes for sale at the shop which also specializes in custom orders for both-including orders for cupcakes of 100 or more!
Sugar & Spice opened in La Mirada on March 17, 1981 on the corner of La Mirada Boulevard and Leffingwell, when Barbara Moncrief of La Mirada outgrew her kitchen at home baking specialty cakes. The bakery has made cakes for Hollywood production parties and more.
For more information about the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce call (562) 902-1970 or e-mail info@lamiradachamber.org.
Cause of Death in La Mirada Unknown at This Time
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| Police arrive at the scene in La Mirada on Wednesday. Photo La Mirada Blog Twitter |
La Mirada~Police responding to a call Wednesday morning apparently discovered a man dead in La Mirada on Borego Drive.
Lt. Beggs of the La Mirada Sheriff Substation said there is no further information available at this time.
Deputies responded to the home at around 9:30 a.m. and around 11:30 a coroners official arrived on the scene.
Alondra Bridge Set to Open in Mid-September
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| Work continues on the Alondra overpass at the 5 freeway. Photo courtesy CHP Santa Fe Springs |
La Mirada~The California Highway Patrol office in Santa Fe Springs is reporting on their Twitter feed that the Alondra bridge at Interstate 5 will be open to the public in mid-September.
Also, the intersection of Marquardt Avenue, Alondra and Firestone Boulevard will be closed for approximately one month effective August 4th.
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New hours for the La Mirada Community Sheriff's Station
The La Mirada Community Sheriff's Station will now be open one hour earlier on the weekends. The Station weekend hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Station is located at 13716 La Mirada Blvd. To report a crime call (562) 902-2960.
Convicted felon, gang associate arrested in La Mirada
A male suspect was arrested on July 11 by Sheriff's Deputies from the La Mirada Special Assignment Officer (SAO) Team.
The incident occurred on the 12600 block of Edderton Ave. when the suspect was approached by SAO Deputies for questioning during a special patrol operation. The ensuing investigation led to a search of the suspect's vehicle, where Deputies discovered narcotics and dozens of stolen valuables.
The stolen items recovered included laptops and computer equipment, iPods, sunglasses, numerous phone charger cables, cd cases, and bundles of jewelry.
Further investigation revealed that the suspect had and a prior felony conviction and is believed to have local gang ties.
The suspect was charged for multiple offenses including possession of burglary tools, stolen property, ammunition by a felon, narcotics and paraphernalia, and possession of a taser by a felon.
La Mirada’s De Leo drafted by NHL’s Winnipeg Jets
Chase De Leo of La Mirada was chosen in the fourth round (99th overall) of last month’s NHL Entry Draft by the Winnipeg Jets.
The move comes one year after De Leo’s childhood friend Eric Comrie was selected in the second round (59th overall) by the Jets in the 2013 draft.
Hundreds attend La Mirada summer concert opener
Summer entertainment at La Mirada Regional Park got off to a great start last Thursday evening as the annual Concerts Under the Stars series held its first performance of the season.
Roughly 1,200 La Mirada residents gathered at Regional Park with lawn chairs and picnic blankets to see Beatles tribute band Sgt. Peppers play an energizing set featuring many of the legendary British band’s most famous songs.
Latest La Mirada Crime Report; July 7th-20th 2014
The following is the La Mirada crime report for the period July 7-20th 2014
Robbery-A robbery was reported at the riverbed near Mansa Dr. and Norbeck St. A bicycle and other items were stolen from the victim. The incident is under investigation. A robbery was reported on the 14800 block of Telegraph Rd. Cash was taken in the incident, no injuries were reported.
Aggravated Assault-An assault was reported on the 12700 block of Valley View Ave. A driver fled the location after striking the victim with their vehicle. The incident remains under investigation. An assault stemming from a domestic argument occurred on the 14400 block of Greenworth Dr. A suspect was taken into custody by responding Deputies. A fight between two individuals occurred on the 15800 block of Imperial Hwy. One of the victims was transported to UCI medical center.
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to Los Coyotes Middle School was reported on the 14600 block of Mercado Ave. Various snacks and drinks we
re taken from the location.
Vehicle Burglary-A vehicle burglary was reported on the 14400 block of Firestone Blvd. The seats from the vehicle and other miscellaneous items were stolen in the incident. A third row seat was reported stolen in a vehicle burglary on the 15700 block of Willowood St.
Public Safety Team Issues 57 Citations on July 4th
La Mirada~On July 4, the La Mirada Public Safety Team enforced fireworks regulations by canvassing the community and responding to calls for service. The Team consists of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies, along with City Public Safety and Code Enforcement Officers patrolling the City.
This year the Public Safety Team issued 57 citations for illegal fireworks violations, and one citation for a safe and sane violation. The La Mirada Community Sheriff's Station received 32 calls for service on the night of July 4 pertaining to fireworks.
In La Mirada, discharging of fireworks on City-owned property, including parks, streets and sidewalks, is prohibited. The use of "safe and sane fireworks" is only allowed on July 4 from 3 to 10 p.m.
Latest La Mirada Crime Report; Attempted Robbery on Chesire
The following is the crime report for La Mirada June 30th-July 6th, 2014:
Robbery-An attempted robbery was reported on the 14800 block of Cheshire St. The suspect fled the location before Deputies arrived. There were no injuries or loss reported. The incident remains under investigation.
Aggravated Assault-An assault was reported on the 16700 block of Knott Ave. The victim's vehicle was struck by another vehicle at the location. An assault stemming from a domestic dispute was reported on the 14800 block of Cheshire St. No injuries were reported.
Residential Burglary-A residential burglary was reported on the 14100 block of Priscilla St. A window was broken at the location. It is unknown if any items were stolen from the residence.
Vehicle Burglary-A vehicle burglary was reported on the 13300 block of Beach Blvd. A vehicle burglary was reported on the 12300 block of La Mirada Blvd.
Latest La Mirada Crime Report; Computers Stolen From Biola Avenue
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to a garage was reported on the 14500 block of Calpella St. A bicycle was stolen from an open garage at the residence.
Vehicle Burglary-A window smash burglary was reported on the 14300 La Mesa Dr. Two bibles were stolen from the vehicle. A vehicle burglary occurred on the 14600 block of Valley View Ave. Various items were stolen from the vehicle.
Grand Theft-Four grand thefts were reported last week. A theft of a tail gate from a truck was reported on the 16100 block of Rosecrans Ave. Two desktop computers were reported stolen from a work station on the 13800 block of Biola Ave. A suspect was arrested near Rosecrans Ave and Valley View Ave for stealing copper wiring and other items. Various items including a third row seat and GPS were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked on the 14200 block of Firestone Blvd.
Grand Theft Vehicle-A vehicle was reported stolen from the 13500 block of Wilfrey Ave. A vehicle reported stolen from La Mirada last week was recovered on the 12200 block of La Mirada Blvd.
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