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La Mirada Cyclist to Support Rotary’s Ride to End Polio
La Mirada resident Paul Milward will be representing the Rotary Club of La Mirada as a rider in El Tour de Tucson, an annual 100 mile bicycle race in Arizona to raise funds to end polio.
Milward will join Rotary General Secretary John Hewko and more than 9,000 cyclists raising funds for PolioPlus on November 21. The team’s goal is $3.4 million, which will be tripled by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, for a total of more than $10 million.
Although not a Rotarian, Milward takes Rotary’s quest to end polio throughout the world very personally. His father, Charles Milward, was afflicted by the disease. The elder Milward was a successful Santa Fe Springs businessman for many years until his death a few years ago.
La Mirada Chamber to Host Home-Based Business Meet and Greet
The La Mirada Chamber of Commerce is inviting La Mirada home-based businesses to attend a meet and greet at the Sporting News Grill on October 29th from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Attendees will get the chance to meet their local chamber board members face to face and find out what services are available for them.
The free event hosted by the chamber will also include appetizers and a chance to converse and network with other home-based business owners in La Mirada.
The Sporting News Grill/La Mirada is located 14299 Firestone Boulevard at the 5 freeway, just east of Valley View Avenue.
Contact Executive Director Dustin Dahl for more information at 714-655-7340 or dustin.dahl@yahoo.com
The La Mirada Chamber of Commerce was established and has been helping businesses grow since 1958.
La Mirada Offers Free Mulch Event for Residents.
EDCO and the City of La Mirada are sponsoring a free mulch distribution on Saturday, October 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the La Mirada Community Gymnasium parking lot, 15105 Alicante Road.
“Mulch has many gardening benefits including preventing weed growth, holding in moisture, and ensuring an even soil temperature as the weather fluctuates,” says Senior Administrative Analyst Marlin Munoz. “Adding mulch is one of the simplest ways to help save water.”
Mulch will be available for residents while supplies last. This will be a self-serve, self-loading service and residents must bring their own cans/bags and shovel. Limit of 3 cans/bags per vehicle. If transporting mulch in an open truck or trailer, remember to bring a tarp to cover the material.
This event is for La Mirada residents only and proof of residency, such as a CA Driver's License or utility bill indicating a La Mirada address is required.
For more information, call the Public Works Department at (562) 902-2385.
La Mirada Rotary Seeks Donations to Help Fight Polio; World Polio Day Marks Progress
La Mirada Rotarians are seeking donations to support efforts to end polio throughout the world as part of Rotary’s World Polio Day on October 23.
Established by Rotary International more than a decade ago, World Polio Day honors Dr. Jonas Salk, who led the team that developed the first polio vaccine.
“Rotary is very proud of the remarkable progress that has been made towards a polio-free world over the past 30 years,” says Russell Hall, president of the Rotary Club of La Mirada.
“No child anywhere should have to suffer from this terrible disease, which can be so easily prevented by immunizations,” says Rotarian Hal Malkin, whose Rexall pharmacy served the La Mirada community for many years.
“Rotary launched PolioPlus, the first global campaign to immunize the world’s children against polio in 1985, at about the same time I joined Rotary,” says Dr. Wayne Wong, a dentist who has served the La Mirada community for decades. ”At that time there were more than 350,000 cases of crippling polio each year in over 125 countries.”
In 1988, Rotary mobilized the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to join in this effort. Since Rotary began working with its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to immunize more than 2 billion children, the incidence of polio has decreased 99 percent. Rotary has contributed over $1.4 billion and countless volunteer hours to polio eradication.
Bicyclist Struck and Killed at California’s Most Dangerous Railroad Crossing
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| A bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene near his bicycle after being struck by a BNSF freight train Friday afternoon near the Santa Fe Springs/La Mirada border. Photo (c) Brian Feinzimer |
Santa Fe Springs~A bicyclist was struck and killed at the intersection of Rosecrans and Marquardt Avenues earlier this afternoon just outside the La Mirada city limits shortly before 3:00 p.m.
It was first reported on our Twitter feed by @momofabc3 at 2:47 pm.
Witnesses on the scene told us a man was attempting to cross the track when his wheel became stuck in the rails and he fell off his bicycle. While attempting to get out of the way he was struck by the train. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Rosecrans Avenue was closed in both directions for hours as officials conducted an investigation. Metrolink and Amtrak service was also delayed.
We have an unconfirmed report that the victim was possibly a transient from the North Fork Coyote Creek encampment near the Rosecrans bridge, just a couple of hundred yards to the west.
The railroad crossing at Rosecrans and Marquardt Avenues has been rated by the California Public Utilities Commission as the most hazardous grade crossing in California.
Just last week, as reported on this website, Metro officials announced plans at a community meeting held in La Mirada that a grade separation project has been proposed for the intersection. The project is fully funded with construction expected to begin in the spring of 2018 with Rosecrans Avenue more than likely to be reconstructed to go over the railway tracks.
California’s Most Dangerous Railroad Crossing Will Be Fixed
Metro will hold two community meetings on the grade separation project On September 30th from 3-5 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. at LM Resource Center
Santa Fe Springs~A Grade Separation Project is being considered at the railroad crossing at the intersection of Rosecrans and Marquardt Avenues in the city of Santa Fe Springs, just beyond the La Mirada western border.
Los Angeles County Metro is partnering with the BNSF Railway along with the City of Santa Fe Springs and Caltrans. The project is fully funded by the State's Section 190 Program, Proposition 1A, Measure R and BNSF.
The crossing has been rated by the California Public Utilities Commission as the most hazardous grade crossing in California, thus it is ranked first on the priority list for crossings eligible for funding. The project is expected to cost $130 million.
Once constructed, motorists will be able to travel safely through the intersection without the possibility of train to vehicle collisions. It will also improve the efficiency of train movement and eliminate the need for required train horns at the intersection. Metro officials say approximately 130 trains and 45,000 vehicles use this crossing daily.
There have been numerous accidents at the intersection over the years the last being on January 7, 2013 when 26-year-old Emily Scott of La Mirada was killed when her automobile collided with a freight train. There have also been suicides and attempted suicides at or near the intersection.
In June of this year Caltrans released its Benefit-Cost Analysis of the project. The report stated four fatalities, six injuries, and five property damage only incidents have occurred over a 10-year period that involve this at-grade intersection.
On October 30 2012 two LA County Sheriff's deputies pushed a disabled vehicle off the tracks preventing a mass transit disaster. We reported here in 2009 of a train vs. car incident.
Residents can learn about the proposed alternatives, provide feedback and talk one-on-one with project representatives at the September 30th meetings.
Future meetings will be held. For more information visit here or call (888) 512-1198.
Metro representatives say construction could begin as early as spring of 2018.
Citadel 10th Shopping Extravaganza Will Benefit La Mirada Theatre Group
Get exclusive deals, proceeds from tickets sold benefit Phantom Projects/La Mirada; Tickets on sale now for L.A.’s favorite shop-for-a-cause event at www.PhantomProjects.com or www.CitadelOutlets.com.
LOS ANGELES~Phantom Projects Theatre Group of La Mirada and L.A.’s Choice for Outlet Shopping, The Citadel Outlets, invites the public behind the Assyrian Wall for a day of fun, shopping and fundraising at the Center’s 10th Annual Shopping Extravaganza on Saturday, October 3, 2015. As a participating charity, Phantom Projects will receive a portion of funds from the more than 4,500 Angelenos expected to attend one of the best shopping days of the year.
“We are always looking for new ways to raise funds, and as this is our first year year participating in Citadel Outlet’s Shopping Extravaganza we’re very excited to introduce this opportunity to the community,” said Steve Cisneros, Producing Artistic Director of Phantom Projects.
For many organizations, including Phantom Projects, Citadel Outlet’s Shopping Extravaganza is one of the largest single fundraising event of the year. The day of fun-filled shopping includes access to exclusive deals on top of Citadel Outlet’s daily savings of 30-70% off retail prices. From 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., event attendees can enjoy:
-Added discounts at over 90 luxury fashion brands
-Private catered lunch
-Live entertainment
-Complimentary Tasting by Stella Rosa by San Antonio Winery for guests 21+
-The chance at $90,000 in prizes including Grand Prize packs and gift cards to Michael Kors, Nike, Steve Madden, Kate Spade, Disney Outlet & more
Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased online at www.PhantomProjects.com or www.citadeloutlets.com. Selecting Phantom Projects Theatre Group from the drop down menu when purchasing ensures Citadel Outlets donates $25 of each ticket directly to the non-profit theatre troupe.
West Nile Virus Activity Confirmed in La Mirada
La Mirada~The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) confirmed West Nile virus activity for the first time this year in La Mirada.
GLACVCD encourages residents to take the following safety precautions to protect against mosquito-borne diseases:
Eliminate or manage all sources of standing water to discourage mosquito breeding every week. The work residents do now will make a big difference.
If you are outdoors when mosquitoes are biting, wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts and use an insect repellent containing EPA-registered active ingredient such as DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, and Oil of lemon eucalyptus (PMD). Always apply according to label instructions. Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or holes.
Contact GLACVCD at 562-944-9656 or visit glacvcd.org if there is a significant problem or potential mosquito breeding source where you live or work. West Nile virus is transmitted to people and animals through the bite of an infected mosquito.
There is no cure for West Nile virus. One in five persons infected with West Nile virus will exhibit symptoms. Symptoms usually occur between five and 15 days, and can include fever, headache, body aches, nausea, or a skin rash. These symptoms can last for several weeks to months.
One in 150 people infected with the virus will become extremely ill. Severe symptoms include high fever, muscle weakness, neck stiffness, coma, paralysis, and possibly death.
GLACVCD offers a variety of digital content on their website’resources page.
La Mirada Crime Report: Cars Ransacked at The Villages
La Mirada Blog Facebook fan Jann Rodriguez reported two cars got ransacked in the early morning hours of July 21st at The Villages gated community in La Mirada.
The following is the crime report for La Mirada July 13th-19th 2015:
Aggravated Assault-A domestic assault was reported on the 14200 block of Gagely Dr. A male adult was arrested in connection with the incident.
Residential Burglary-A burglary was reported on the 15300 block of San Ardo Dr. Electronics and jewelry were stolen from the residence. A burglary to a garage was reported on the 14700 block of San Feliciano Dr. Various power tools were stolen from the residence. A bicycle was reported stolen from a garage on the 15200 block of Borda Rd. A burglary to a hotel room was reported on the 14400 block of Firestone Blvd.
Other Str
ucture Burglary-An attempted burglary was reported on the 15700 block of Pescados Dr. A burglary was reported on the 14100 block of Rosecrans Ave. Medical equipment was taken in the incident.
Vehicle Burglary-A burglary was reported on the 14500 block of Cortina Dr. Third row seats from the vehicle were stolen in the incident. A vehicle burglary and an attempted burglary were reported on the 13300 block of Beach Blvd. An burglary was reported on the 14900 block of Firestone Blvd.
Grand Theft-Batteries from a cell tower were reported stolen on the 13800 block of La Mirada Blvd. A metal ramp was reported stolen on the 15800 block of Imperial Hwy. A shoplifting incident was reported on the 12300 block of La Mirada Blvd. A male adult was arrested in connection with the theft.
Grand Theft Vehicle- A truck was reported stolen from the 16500 block of Trojan Way. The vehicle was recovered several days later by the Whittier Police.A truck reported stolen from Buena Park was recovered on the 14900 block of Gagely Dr.
La Mirada Music Celebrating 18-Year Anniversary
La Mirada~Come by and grab a bite and shop for a great deal as La Mirada Music will be celebrating their 18 years in town this Saturday, July 25th from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Hot Dogs, Burgers and live music will greet guests and merchandise will be priced to move at this clearance event.
La Mirada Music is located at 14928 Leffingwell Road (just west of La Mirada Blvd) in La Mirada.
For more information call (562) 941-4495.
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