La Mirada Remains as One of the Safest Cities in L.A. County
The City of La Mirada experienced one of the region's lowest crime rates in 2013 and remained one of the safest cities in Los Angeles County. The City's low crime rate is attributed to the strong partnership between residents, businesses and the Public Safety Team.
According to a recent crime analysis of surrounding communities in southeast Los Angeles and northern Orange County, La Mirada experienced the lowest number of Part 1 crimes last year. The amount of crimes committed has decreased by 34 percent in La Mirada over the past ten years.
Overall, there were 905 Part 1 crimes reported in La Mirada in 2013. Part 1 crimes include murder, larceny, burglary, automobile theft, robbery, assault, and arson. There was a slight increase in property theft and burglary crimes from 2012. Many of these cases were crimes of opportunity, where valuables were left in plain view, often in a parked vehicle. Other crimes, such as robbery and assault, decreased last year.
Girls & Boys Soccer, Boys Basketball All Advance in CIF for LM High
022614 20:10 UPDATE: The La Mirada High Boys Basketball team advanced to the Division 3AA semifinals with a thrilling 54-50 victory over visiting Palm Desert Tuesday. Bryson Laverde sealed the victory with two clutch free throws down the stretch. La Mirada will be playing in the semis for the first time since 2009 and only the fourth time in school history when they face number one seed Santa Margarita on the road Friday February 28th at 7 p.m.
The Boys Soccer team fell to Sierra Vista earlier in the day by a score of 3-0. The Mats end the season at 16-7-3.
In girls soccer, The number one seed in Division IV Lady Matadores were shocked Wednesday by Lancaster 3-1. The loss snapped the Mats 13-game winning streak and was the only second time this season the girls allowed an opponent more than two goals. The girls end the season at 25-2-1.
La Verne~The La Mirada High boys basketball team beat Bonita Friday night 48-34 in second round action to advance to the quarterfinals of the CIF Division 3AA Southern Section Playoffs.
The victory capped off a week in which the school went 4-0 in CIF action.
In the opening round on Tuesday the Matadores pummeled La Puente 65-41 behind Kendall Lauderdale’s 24 points and Vittorio Reynoso-Avila’s 13.
The Mats next take on Palm Desert in the quarter’s at home Tuesday February 25th starting at 7:00 p.m.
In other CIF action:
In Division 4, La Mirada High Boys Soccer (16-6-3) opened the playoffs at home this past Thursday with a 2-0 win over Bishop Amat.
The team advances to the second round where they will play on the road at Sierra Vista (21-0-2) on Tuesday February 25th. Game time is 5:00 p.m.
In Division 4, the La Mirada High Girls Soccer team (25-1-1, 12-0), continued their winning ways with a 3-0 win over Saddleback on Friday night at home.
The team advances to the second round where they will take a long road trip and play Lancaster on Wednesday February 26th at 3:00 p.m.
The Lady Mats have now won 13 games in a row after finishing 12-0 in the Suburban League. Their only loss of the season was to Mira Costa on December 28th.
In that 3-1 loss to Mira Costa it was the only time the Lady Mats have allowed more than one goal in a game and they have outscored their opponents 107-7 this season.
Neighborhood Watch Meeting Scheduled for West La Mirada
A Neighborhood Watch meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 26th at 6 p.m. The meeting is for residents in Reporting District No. 0469. The meeting will be held at Foster Road Elementary School for residents who reside east of Marquardt Ave., south of Imperial Hwy., west of Valley View Ave., and north of Rosecrans Ave.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Captain Curtis Jensen and the La Mirada Public Safety Team will address local crime issues and prevention tips.
City Council Recognizes Deputy for Number of DUI Related Arrests
La Mirada~The La Mirada City Council recognized Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Blanca Creta at the City Council Meeting on Jan. 28 for her efforts to keep La Mirada roads safe through enforcement of DUI laws. Deputy Creta made 72 DUI related arrests in 2013.
"Deputy Creta's feat is a remarkable achievement and great for the City," explains Captain Curtis Jensen of Norwalk Sheriff's Station. "She has more DUI arrests than other Sheriff's Stations in the area alone."
Deputy Creta was also recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), who annually honors law enforcement officers who make 50 or more DUI arrests in a calendar year.
Playoff Week at La Mirada High
La Mirada~The CIF-SS high school playoffs begin this week with contests scheduled to take place at La Mirada High.
Tonight, boys basketball, led by third year head coach Bryce Jones, will take on La Puente after earning a first round home game.
The Mats are competing in Division 3-AA as a number five seed.
The Matadores (18-9, 10-2) finished in second place in the Suburban League, its only league losses coming at the hands of first place Mayfair.
The Warriors (13-12, 10-4) finished in third place in the Montview League. Game time is 7:00
Thursday, La Mirada boys soccer earned a first round home game and are competing in Division 4. They host Bishop Amat beginning at 3 p.m.
Friday, La Mirada girls soccer competes in Division 4 as the number one seed after finishing 12-0 in the Suburban League. They will host the winner of today's Don Lugo/Saddleback contest. Fridays game at La Mirada High starts at 5 p.m.
Latest La Mirada Crime Report; Tools Stolen From Vehicle on Meadow Green
Robbery-A robbery was reported on the 15700 block of Imperial Hwy. The incident remains under investigation.
Residential Burglary-Seven residential burglaries were reported last week. A burglary was reported on the 14500 block of San Esteban Dr. No loss was reported. An incident occurred on the 14600 block of San Esteban Dr. A previously unreported burglary to a residential garage was reported on the 14700 block of San Esteban Dr. Firearms and other items were reported stolen from a residence on the 15200 block of Crosswood Rd. A burglary was reported on the 14300 block of Rosecrans Ave. It is unknown if any items were taken. A television and jewelry box was reported stolen from a residence on the 15200 block of Greenworth Dr. An incident was also reported on the 13800 block of Muroc St. It is unknown if any items were taken. An incident was reported on the 14300 block of Whiterock Dr. It is unknown if anything was taken from the location. A burglary was reported on the 14600 block of Gandesa Rd. No loss was reported from the home.
Man Fatally Shot in La Mirada on Bona Vista Lane
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| St. Paul of the Cross Church towers in background as officials continue investigation of fatal shooting at a home in La Mirada Photo Tony Aiello |
La Mirada~Officials continue to investigate the fatal shooting of a man in La Mirada that occurred in the early morning hours Sunday. This is a developing story and we are ascertaining further.
Witnesses on the scene told the La Mirada Blog the shooting occurred at 13409 Bona Vista Lane. The witness stated four shots rang out and as many as three cars sped away. The witness indicated to us the incident occurred around 12:05 a.m. Reportedly, the house has had past gang affiliations.
It is unclear at this time if the victim was shot outside of the home or if the shooter entered the house.
021614 13:01 UPDATE: A La Mirada Blog Facebook fan has said there was more than four shots. Also, a name was also given on the page as the victim, but we cannot confirm it at this time.
Lieutenant Smitson told the La Mirada Blog this afternoon, "Homicide is still investigating and witnesses are still being interviewed."
He elaborated as to how the event unfolded, "We received a call of shots fired at 12:40 a.m. Officers were investigating the area of Foster Road and Bona Vista when we were contacted by Whittier PD advising us of a gunshot victim at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital."
The victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Smitson said it appears the victim was privately transported to the facility and that the name of the victim has not been officially released.
Follow our Twitter feed for the latest here and check out the current video of the incident here.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
NLMUSD Students to Perform with La Mirada Symphony
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Nearly 30 of the best middle school musicians within the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District will sit with professional musicians and play a concert with the La Mirada Symphony on Tuesday, Feb. 18 with performances at 10 a.m. and noon at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
The students, who auditioned to play with the symphony, will perform two pieces: “Voyage to the Edge of the World” and “The Courage March.”
Fifth-grade students within the District will also be in attendance at the concert, said NLMUSD Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator Karen Calhoun.
“The goal of the concert is two-fold: one, that our students who get to perform next to professional are encouraged to continue their studies with their instruments; and two, that the fifth-graders who are listening are moved to perform music when they reach middle school,” Calhoun said.
La Mirada Symphony Free POPS Concert February 23rd
La Mirada~The La Mirada Symphony under the direction of Dr. Robert Frelly will present Salute to America! POPS concert on February 23 at 3pm at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Highlights include Variations on America by Charles Ives, March from Raiders of the Lost Ark by John Williams, and Lincoln Portrait by Aaron Copland. Guest narrator will be television and film actress, Morgan Brittany.
Parking and admission is free, no reservations required. A $5 donation is suggested. Doors to the theatre open at 2:00 pm. For more information visit LaMiradaSymphony.wordpress.com.
Fullerton Native Sons to Perform at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
La Mirada~Jackson Browne and some close friends will play a benefit concert at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts on February 27th.
Browne will play along with Steve Noonan, Greg Copeland and Greg Leitz, all from Fullerton, to benefit the Steve Noonan Medical Fund and the Fox Fullerton Restoration Project.
General Tickets at $40, $60 and $80, along with Golden Circle seats are available at http://www.lamiradatheatre.com/jacksonbrowne/ or by calling the theater box office at 562-944-9801 or 714-994-6310.
For more information about the performers and the causes, visit here.
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