Church to Acknowledge Community Members
La Mirada~Living Faith Church will host its first annual "Celebrate Community" event Sunday, March 13th from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Foster Road Elementary School in La Mirada.
The church will be acknowledging individuals and orginazations for their contributions to the community.
Scheduled to be honored are: Mayor Pete Dames and City Councilman Hal Malkin, both retiring after 17 years on the council.
Also acknowledged will be Cristine Albanese, Deputy District Attorney for La Mirada who on her own, teaches a fifth-grade class at Foster Road on life skills; and Dr. Jean Maddux, principal at Foster Road.
Also, Gerald & Harriet Peebler, longtime La Mirada residents who own and operate Olive Lawn Mortuary. They have been in La Mirada since the mid-50's and are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary this month; and Lou and Sylvia Piltz, also celebrating their 70th in June. Lou is a former City Councilman and Mayor.
Calvary Chapel will be presented as the "MVC" (Most Valuable Church), for "all they have done" for the community including supplying shoes and hoodies for elementary school children in La Mirada and much more.
The church will also acknowledge service groups in La Mirada including Kiwanis, Ebell, Rotary, and the Foster Road PTA, for its annual Thanksgiving Dinner.
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
Watercolor Artist Demonstrates New Techniques
La Mirada~The public is invited to attend the Arts Colony of La Mirada meeting on March 7th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Watercolor artist Lillian Maglione will demonstrate the art of building surfaces to create collage techniques in watercolor based on the teachings of artist/author Gerald Brommer.
The meeting, open to the public free of charge, will be held at the La Mirada Resource Center, 13710 La Mirada Blvd.
For more information, call Madeline Thomas at 562-941-4116 or Paula Newman at 714-994-3535.
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.
Largest Raceway in US Right Here in La Mirada
La Mirada~It's not often La Mirada gets to boast about having the largest anything, except for city councilman's egos, but that's not the case in the world of RC raciing.
The industrial building on the corner of Alondra Boulevard and Canary Avenue in La Mirada apparently houses, at 32,000 square feet, the largest RC (remote control) raceway in the
U.S.
There are two main tracks, off-road and on-road, and the facility offers a selection of parts and accessories that line the long walls when you walk in the door-a selection that is one of the hobby's largest in all of Southern California.
So says Danny Stojakovic, who along with his mother Irenka, own and operate West Coast RC Raceway and Hobby Garage at 15905 Canary in La Mirada.
"Danny has been racing since he was very young. He has wanted to open his own raceway for a long time, so he did. He does it all around here. I am here to make sure everything is nice and clean."
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.
Former Employee, Now Owner, Keeps Ambrose Operating in La Mirada
RESTAURANT REVIEW-Ambrose Pizzeria
The Ambrose Pizzeria experience is a no-frills joint serving up massive slices of New York-style pizza and Italian pastas and subs.
It has a somewhat famous presence, since it is the last true Ambrose that exists (there were originally 4 locations); and it sure has stood the test of time! It seems to draw a crowd filled with sports fans and families, thanks to its big screen TV. And best yet—the prices are out-of-this-world incredible!
Try switching your usual pizza order up every once in a while—you might just be pleasantly surprised. Try the Margherita Pizza with fresh basil and cheese for fresher flavor, or if you happen to love pastrami, try the Pastrami Pizza!
Who would suspect that a pizza joint would have great tasting authentic pasta? The Mediterranean Pasta is rich and creamy with sundried tomatoes and chicken, accompanied by their addictive garlic bread.Their menu is large and offers variety. They even offer sub sandwiches and salads, which makes it a great lunch spot. They currently don’t offer delivery, but if you call ahead they will make sure it is ready for you to pick up.
National Theatre Live’s Season Continues at LM Theatre With “King Lear”
"The finest King Lear I have ever seen!" - Daily Telegraph
La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the fifth production of National Theatre Live's second season - broadcast live from The Donmar Warehouse in London, internationally acclaimed actor Derek Jacobi stars as King Lear, being broadcast on Sunday February 20th at 2 p.m. at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
The hugely acclaimed performance will be seen in cinemas and performing arts venues around the world when the Donmar Warehouse's sell-out production, directed by Michael Grandage, is filmed live at the Donmar's home in London's Covent Garden.
Subscriptions to this extraordinary season are still available by calling the Box Office at 562-944-9801. Single tickets are $20 per screening and are available by calling the Box Office at 562-944-9801 or 714-994-6310 or online at www.lamiradatheatre.com.
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