La Mirada Friends of Library Holds Member Appreciation Reception
La Mirada~On Saturday February 9, The Friends of the La Mirada Library will hold their Member Appreciation Reception at 1:30 PM. All members are invited and asked to bring along a friend.
The featured speaker will be Dana Taylor, President of the La Mirada Symphony Association. Dana is a prolific writer of such books as “Devil Moon: A Mystic Romance” and “Ever Flowing Streams: Tapping into Healing Energy.”
She will speak on her journey from being published by a small press to participating in the Indie Author Revolution. In 2012 she was named on the Amazon Movers and Shakers List with over 60,000 of her e-book titles downloaded last year.
The Friends of the La Mirada Library have great plans for 2013 as they continue to help the La Mirada Library.
Burglar Enters Unlocked Rear Door on Gardenhill; Weekly La Mirada Crime Report: January 14-January 20, 2013
The following is the crime report for La Mirada, California for January 14th-20th, 2013:
Aggravated Assault-An assault was reported on the 13200 block of Woodridge Ave. The suspect assaulted the victim with a shovel. The suspect was taken into custody by responding deputies.
Residential Burglary-Three attempted burglaries to residences were reported last week. An incident was reported on the 14400 block of Gardenhill Dr. Entry was attempted through an unlocked rear sliding door. An incident was reported on the 14500 block of Fairvilla Dr. Entry was attempted through the garage pedestrian door and window. An attempted burglary was reported on the 14300 block of Bluefield Ave.
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to a business was reported on the 14200 block of Valley View Ave. Entry was made by shattering a glass door. A safe was stolen but recovered on scene. The incident remains under investigation.
Thieves Steal Golf Cart; Weekly La Mirada Crime Report: January 7-January 13, 2013
The following is the crime report for La Mirada, California 1/7/13-1/13/13
Residential Burglary-Five burglaries and one attempted burglary were reported last week. An incident was reported on the 14200 block of Whiterock Dr. Collectible magazines and toys were stolen. A burglary was reported on the 13600 block of Woodridge Ave. Home fixtures were taken from the location. A burglary occurred on the 15200 block of Vanada Rd. Cash and jewelry were taken from the home. Various items were stolen from a residence on the 12000 block of Kibbee Ave. Computer equipment, cash, and jewelry were taken from the home. A burglary was reported on the 15900 block of Dalmatian Ave. The suspects gained entry by breaking in through the rear door window. An attempted burglary was reported on the 13600 block of El Espejo Rd.
Vehicle Burglary-Six vehicle burglaries were reported last week. DMV paperwork and a temporary driver's license were stolen from a vehicle on the 15700 block of Hayford St. Various items were taken from a vehicle on the 14900 block of La Mirada Blvd. A burglary occurred to a vehicle on the 16100 block of Rosecrans Ave. Various tools were stolen from the vehicle. Two separate burglaries were reported on the 12800 block of Breezewood Dr. and the 12400 block of La Pomelo Rd. There was no loss reported in either incident. An incident was reported on the 11800 block of Holston Ave.
Grand Theft-Diesel fuel was reported stolen from work trucks on the 16600 block of Knott Ave. A wallet was reported stolen from a business on the 13900 block of Imperial Hwy. Truck tires were reported stolen from vehicles parked at a business on the 17100 block of Valley View Ave. A purse was reported stolen from a restaurant on the 14200 block of Firestone Blvd
Grand Theft Vehicle A golf cart was reported stolen from the 15500 block of Alicante Rd. A vehicle previously reported stolen from La Mirada was recovered on the 15400 block of Loretta Dr.
Acrylic Paint Arist to Highlight Arts Colony Meeting
La Mirada~The Arts Colony of La Mirada will hold their next meeting on Monday, February 4th at 6:30 pm at the La Mirada Resource Center, 13700 La Mirada Blvd.
Artist Amy Shawley, will demonstrate her skills in acrylic paint. The demonstration is free to the art appreciating public. For information call 562 941 4116.
BREAKING: âInappropriate Affairâ Leads to La Mirada Public Works Director Steve Forster Removal from City Hall
La Mirada~La Mirada Public Works Director Steve Forster was escorted out of city hall on Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly engaged in an inappropriate affair with a fellow married female staff employee, Hews Media Group has learned.
Forster was physically removed from La Mirada City Hall at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, sources tell the La Mirada Lamplighter and Los Cerritos Community Newspaper.
Those same sources, who did not want to have their name revealed for fear of retaliation, is an employee with the City of La Mirada.
She said that Forster had engaged in a “long time affair” with a married female employee who works at the La Mirada Public Safety Department. The female involved in the alleged affair is also married to a male employee who directly reported to Forrester.
“He packed up his office and was escorted out of the building. He carried out boxes of his personal belongings and placed them in the back of his car,” the source said.
The Lamplighter was also told that the husband of the female employee involved in the affair confronted Forster about their relationship earlier this week.
“Steve Forster created a hostile work environment for years, and he finally got caught,” the source said.
Last week, La Mirada City Hall was reeling when Mayor Gabe Garcia was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he was involved in a car accident. Garcia was released on a $5,000.00 bail and will be reporting to court next month.
Getting Ready for Spring Growth
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| Crews are out trimming parkway trees in La Mirada as seen here on Bora Drive on January 23rd, part of the city's annual program to keep the trees healthy and neat in appearance |
Get Up and Boogie as Upright Cabaret Goes Disco at La Mirada Theatre
Second Show of Fourth Season; Discover the "New" Cabaret Lounge at LM Theatre
La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & Chris Isaacson are thrilled to announce that Upright Cabaret’s American Icon Series is going “Disco,” so get your Seventies duds on and get ready to “Get Up and Boogie”
Dazzling multi-media sets the stage as special Guest Host Jimmy James welcomes special guests Dezmond Meeks & Laura Dicksinson! All led by Music Director Jake Simpson with the Upright Cabaret band!
“Upright Goes Disco” will perform on Sunday, January 27, 2013 and Monday, January 28 at 7:30PM at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada! Ticket prices for Upright Cabaret range from $15 - $50.
Tickets to this extraordinary show are available by calling the Box Office at 562-944-9801 or 714-994-6310 or online at www.lamiradatheatre.com. Performers subject to change.
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS is located at 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, Parking is free.
School Board May Decide to Close Dulles
District Staff Recommends Closure of School
Norwalk~The Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Board members are meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. and will vote on whether or not to keep Dulles Elementary School in La Mirada open.
At the January 7th meeting, district staff reported that Dulles is currently operating at 50 percent capacity (237 students). The school has nine teachers and three of the nine have combination classes (two grades, one class).
Five Dulles parents spoke at the meeting in support of keeping the school open.
The district is expected to save at least $366,000 annually if the school is closed.
The school district is looking to cut costs as the combination of recent budget deficits and declining enrollment are expected to deplete reserve monies in a few years.
Four years ago, the district closed Hargitt and Huerta schools in Norwalk
UPDATE: 01/22/13 8:13p~The Board of Education voted unanimously to keep Dulles open after the district's finance department miraculously provided information at the meeting from the Governors office, they say they received last Wednesday, in which new projections indicate more money to be available. In other words, an hour and a half of my life I will never get back.
REVIEW: A Delightful Evening of Comedy and Romance at La Mirada Theatre
"Ladies and Gentlemen, please return your seats to the upright position and securely fasten your seat belts. You will need to be belted in when you are doubled-over with laughter."
Fans of “Mad Men” who long for the carefree days of the saucy and sexy sixties, “Boeing, Boeing” will be a delightful evening of comedy and romance.
Ably directed by JEFF MAYNARD, this Tony Award-winning comedy features a self-styled playboy, Bernard, based in a stylish Parisian apartment , with his Italian (Gabriella), German (Gretchen), and American (Gloria ) fiancés, all beautiful airline hostesses with frequent "layovers.”
Adding to the fun is his hilariously exasperated housekeeper Berthe and his visiting American buddy, Robert.
With the expertise of a juggler, Bernard keeps "one up, one down and one pending" until unexpected schedule changes bring all three ladies to Paris and his apartment at the same time.
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| "Boeing, Boeing" is playing through February 10th at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts |
The cast is high energy and commit themselves admirably to the hilarious antics. Working together like a well-oiled machine, all the actresses and actors fully embrace their roles and plunge into the verbal and slapstick antics with abandon. The play is fast moving and funny, however, it is also ultimately touchingly romantic.
The scenic design by Kevin Clowes transports the audience to the joyful sixties with the clever use of bright colors and geometric shapes.
For a happy-go-lucky evening of humor and romance, get a boarding pass for “Boeing Boeing” and be prepared for a pleasurable and satisfying voyage.
School Board May Decide to Close Dulles Elementary
District staff recommends closure of school
Norwalk~The Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Board members, at its meeting tonight, may decide to close Dulles Elementary School in La Mirada.
At the January 7th meeting, district staff reported that Dulles is operating at 50 percent capacity (237 students). The school has nine teachers and three of the nine have combo classes.
Five Dulles parents spoke at the meeting in support of keeping the school open.
The district is expected to save at least $366,000 annually if the school is closed.
The school district is looking to cut costs as recent deficit budgets are expected to deplete the current surplus in a few years.
Four years ago, the district closed Hargitt and
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