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Water Outage on Costa Mesa Drive
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Water Outage on Costa Mesa Drive

La Mirada~There has been a water service interruption for residents on Costa Mesa Drive.

Fans on the La Mirada Blog Facebook page have indicated the outage began last night.

Large trucks have also been spotted working in the area.

It is unknown how many residents are affected at this time.

La Mirada Crime Report June 9th-22nd, 2014
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La Mirada Crime Report June 9th-22nd, 2014

The following is the La Mirada crime report for June 9th-22nd, 2014

Aggravated Assault-A domestic assault was reported on the 15000 block of Desman Rd. The altercation involved the suspect stabbing the victim with tweezers. The victim sustained minor injuries. The incident remains under investigation. An assault was reported on the 11600 block of Singleton Dr. A suspect was arrested in connection with the incident. An assault with a firearm was reported on the 13000 block of Duffield Ave. A male Hispanic suspect pointed a handgun at the victim. No injuries were reported.

Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to a garage was reported on the 13900 block of Biola Ave. Various tools were stolen from an unsecured garage. A burglary to a vacant business occurred on the 14500 block of Alondra Blvd. The suspects were interrupted during the burglary and stolen property was recovered.

Vehicle Burglary-A window smash burglary was reported on the 13300 block of Beach Blvd. A purse and other items were stolen from the vehicle. Five vehicles were burglarized at a car dealership on the 14200 block of Firestone Blvd. All of the vehicles sustained damage in the incident.

Grand Theft- A grand theft was reported on the 15300 block of Campillos Rd. Jewelry was reported stolen from a residence. A commercial air conditioning unit was reported stolen from the 11800 block of La Mirada Blvd.

Grand Theft Vehicle-A semi trailer was reported stolen from the 14300 Alondra Blvd. A pick-up truck was reported stolen from Edwards Rd and Ramhurst Dr. A semi trailer was stolen from the 14300 block of Industry Cir. A vehicle reported stolen from the City of Brea was recovered on the 14300 block of Grayville Dr. An older model Acura was reported stolen from the 15100 block of Manzanares Rd. The vehicle was recovered the same day by the Pomona Police Department with major strip damage. A trailer was reported stolen from the 14700 block of Firestone Blvd. A trailer laden with freight was reported stolen from the 16500 block of Trojan Wy.

The Carriage Waits in Limbo as Traffic Study is Completed
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The Carriage Waits in Limbo as Traffic Study is Completed

La Mirada~A decision on the iconic coffee shop The Carruage, in La Mirada,,,,,

Restaurant Chain Based in La Mirada Closes Four Units
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Restaurant Chain Based in La Mirada Closes Four Units

The La Mirada-based chain Elephant Bar Restaurant will close all four of its San Fernando Valley locations this week due to low traffic, resulting in the loss of up to 250 jobs.

The locations in Burbank, Northridge, Simi Valley and Valencia will close by Thursday, said Leslie Liberatore, a spokeswoman for the restaurant chain.

The company also announced recently that it was halting plans to open a Huntington Beach location this spring.

After the closures, the 34-year old dining chain will have 29 locations in California and six other states.

EXCLUSIVE: Brooks Returns to La Mirada High
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EXCLUSIVE: Brooks Returns to La Mirada High

La Mirada~Baseball coach Kim Brooks has returned to the La Mirada High School campus, the La Mirada Blog has learned.

Officials from the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District met with the teacher on Wednesday and 

Latest La Mirada Crime Report; May 19-June 1
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Latest La Mirada Crime Report; May 19-June 1

The La Mirada crime report for May 19-June 1, 2014:

Robbery-A robbery was reported on the 15800 block of Imperial Hwy. The incident is currently under investigation.

Aggravated Assault-An assault on two victims was reported near Crete Drive and Foster Road. Two suspects approached the victims and began punching them. The incident is currently under investigation. A domestic assault was reported on the 13900 block of Larwin Rd. A male adult suspect was taken into custody at the location.

Residential Burglary-A residential burglary was reported on the 14500 block of San Esteban Dr. A residential burglary was reported on the 13700 block of Avion Dr. A firearm and other items were stolen from the residence.

Grand Theft-Four grand theft incidents were reported: Tires were reported stolen from a business on the 13900 block of Valley View Ave. An electric guitar and accessories were reported stolen from an open truck bed on the 12000 block of Georgette Ave. A grand theft was reported on the 12200 block of La Mirada Blvd. Two air conditioning units were stolen from the location. Cash was stolen from a business on the 14900 block of La Mirada Blvd. A briefcase containing a cell phone and tablet computer was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked near Alicante Rd and Hillsborough Dr. A theft was reported on the 12700 block of Oxford Dr. The incident is under investigation.

BREAKING: Benton Middle School Students Involved in Bus Incident in Connecticut
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BREAKING: Benton Middle School Students Involved in Bus Incident in Connecticut


Photo sent in by LM Blog fan Meshel who's daughter was aboard the bus involved.

UPDATE 19:21 060214: An email obtained by the La Mirada Blog sent by one of the teachers on the bus to parents in La Mirada indicated that the accident occurred while the group was traveling from Boston to New York.

The email states: "One of the buses was rear ended in a construction zone where we were traveling 5 - 10 miles an hour by an 18-wheeler truck. No one has reported serious injury as there was minimal damage to the bus. Per standard procedure highway patrol was called to access the situation and ensure that all students and parents aboard were ok. Everyone on board was asked to provide their name, address, phone number, and birth date to the highway patrol for any follow-up that may need to take place."

Southbury, CT~The La Mirada Blog has received reports that students and staff from Benton


Exclusive photo sent in by LM Blog fan shows Benton student being loaded into emergency vehicle earlier today in Connecticut.

Middle School in La Mirada were involved in a minor traffic incident with a tractor trailer earlier today while on a field trip in Connecticut, ultimately on their way to New York and Washington D.C.

Our sources tell us three adults and up to ten students were temporarily hospitalized as a precautionary measure and are now released.

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NLMUSD Superintendent Guest Speaker at Chamber Breakfast
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NLMUSD Superintendent Guest Speaker at Chamber Breakfast

La Mirada~The Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Ruth Perez will be the guest speaker at the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce Monthly Tuesday Breakfast, June 3rd from 8:00-9:30 a.m.

The breakfast will be held at The Green Chile Restaurant, 13926 Imperial Highway in La Mirada.

Dr. Perez will also have a school district staff member accompanying her to discuss the district bid process for local small businesses in the area.

La Mirada Mayor Larry Mowles is also expected to be in attendance.

The cost is $15.00 for chamber members and $20.00 for non-members.

Fire Engulfs Santa Fe Springs Cardboard Recycling Plant
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Fire Engulfs Santa Fe Springs Cardboard Recycling Plant

A fire truck stands guard at the south side of Pan Pacific Fiber, Inc Recycling, adjacent to the BNSF Railroad tracks, in Santa Fe Springs early Thursday evening as a fire rages out of control within the plant. Photo Joseph Flores

NEW RAW VIDEO 19:11 053014: Just released footage of the scene moments after fire began, as first responders arrived here.

UPDATE 22:31 052914: The fire continues to burn at this hour, although contained. The recycling center appears to deal exclusively with cardboard with hundreds of bales weighing two tons each stacked on top of each other.

Burning at this hour is cardboard stored inside the buildings on the property, the Santa Fe Springs Fire Chief Mike Crook told the La Mirada Blog at the scene.

This raises questions as to if the cardboard was stored illegally on the site.

The La Mirada Blog was on the scene moments after the fire started and we reported that the Downey Fire Department assisted with the fire.

Crook told us, along with Downey, fire departments from Vernon, Compton, L.A. County, La Habra Heights, and Montebello also assisted.

"We are going to be here all night," said Crook, "we're going to have overhaul it, possibly bring in a bulldozer, we have a lot of work ahead of us."

Santa Fe Springs~An enormous fire broke out this evening engulfing the Pan Pacific Fiber Inc. recycling center located at 14013 Marquardt Avenue in Santa Fe Springs along the border of La Mirada.

It is unclear at this time what started the fire. No injuries are reported at this time.

As of 8:00 p.m. firefighters form the Santa Fe Springs, L.A. County, Compton and Downey continue to battle the blaze.

Check our Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/lamiradablog for exclusive information and photos.

We will have further as it becomes available.

La Mirada High Athletic Director Suspended After Tirade
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La Mirada High Athletic Director Suspended After Tirade

La Mirada High baseball coach Kim Brooks has been placed on administrative leave by the NLMUSD. photo courtesy Deadspin

La Mirada~La Mirada High Athletic Director and head baseball coach Kim Brooks has been suspended by the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District after an audio recording surfaced of him cursing at his players according to NBC4/LA and the Whittier Daily News.

Reportedly, the audio clip was recorded by an unidentified La Mirada player.

In the recording Brooks could be heard using the f-bomb at least a dozen times.

Brooks, who is also a social science teacher at the school was pulled from his classroom Tuesday morning as an investigation is now underway.

A high-ranking source within the school district has told the La Mirada Blog that "it is highly improbable he would return" to his AD post at the school.

Brooks will not be in the dugout for the teams first-round CIF playoff game tomorrow against Pasadena. It is expected coach Jimmy Zurn will be at the helm for the game.

Listen to the audio clip of the lambasting here.

Read comments and reaction from the community on our Facebook feed here and our Twitter feed here.

We will report more about this incident as it is learned.

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