La Mirada Symphony Getting Ready for Annual Free Pops Concert
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.
LMHS Basketball Girls Walk Out on Head Coach
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021114 17:20 UPDATE-Girls Basketball coach Darryl Gowens has been fired by La Mirada High principal Bill Seals.
Gowens told the La Mirada Blog that after a positive morning meeting at the school he was then pulled aside by principal Seals around 4:45 p.m., moments before boarding the bus to traveling to John Glenn for a scheduled game.
La Mirada~Most of the La Mirada Girls Varsity basketball team walked out of practice this past Thursday due to an apparent dispute with head coach Darryl Gowens, resulting in a forfeiture of Friday night's scheduled contest against Cerritos High.
The issue seems to stem from some of the girls and their parents claiming the first year coach has been over-aggressive in his style.
Gowens says he has encouraged the girls all season and has Facebook posts to prove it and added, "At the end of the day it's about maturity, it's about growing up and it's about accountability".
Two of the girls parents from the programs booster club wished to remain nameless, but they did talk to us and disagreed with Gowens assessment saying he has "mentally abused" the girls with words and other actions.
It is unclear at this time how this will affect the Matadores last two games of the season tomorrow at John Glenn and the final game of the season at home against Norwalk on Thursday, which is also senior night.
La Mirada Bobby Sox Registration Still Open
La Mirada~La Mirada Bobby Sox is still accepting registrations for the upcoming 2014 season.
You can email lamirada_bobbysox@yahoo.com for more information.
Latest La Mirada Crime Report; Burglary on Stanton Avenue
The following is the crime report for La Mirada Jan. 27 - Feb. 2, 2014
Robbery-A robbery at a business was reported on the 15000 block of Rosecrans Ave. A female adult was arrested by Deputies soon after shoplifting a sweater from the location. No injuries were reported.
Aggravated Assault-An assault was reported on the 13900 Estero Rd. A juvenile was detained in connection with the incident.
Residential Burglary-A residential burglary was reported on the 15300 block of Stanton Ave. Two male juvenile suspects were detained in connection with the incident. Property stolen from the location was returned to the residents. An burglary occurred on the 12700 block of Lake Forest Way. It is unknown if there was a loss in the incident.
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary was reported on the 14700 block of Beach Blvd. Unknown suspects discharged a fire extinguisher inside the location. The incident remains under investigation. A male adult suspect was taken into custody after breaking into a garage on the 14300 block of Swift Dr.
Vehicle Burglary-A burglary was reported on the 14600 block of Ragan Dr. A knife was stolen from the vehicle. A window smash burglary was reported on the 12200 block of La Mirada Blvd. A purse was stolen from the vehicle. A purse was also stolen in a window smash burglary on the 12000 block of Santa Gertrudes Ave.
Grand Theft Vehicle-An older model Honda was reported stolen from the 14300 block of Firestone Blvd.
REVIEW: Award Winning ‘God of Carnage’ Now Playing Through February 16th at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
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| Jamison Jones, Amy Sloan, Maura Vincent and Hugo Armstrong star in the LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT production of GOD OF CARNAGE, written by Yasmina Reza and directed by Michael Arabian. |
La Mirada~With a talented cast and production team, the Tony Award-winning play God of Carnage was successful in its comedic ventures to keep audience members at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts completely riveted. Director Michael Arabian commits to the challenging task of staging French playwright Yasmina Reza’s complex and sagacious tale.
God of Carnage revolves around two sets of Brooklyn parents meeting to resolve an altercation between their eleven-year-old sons. As the play begins, tactful and polite exchanges are made, but by the end of the night, four professional adults find themselves at a stand-off with each other that test the limits of human nature.
The small cast of four, starring actors Hugo Armstrong, Jamison Jones, Amy Sloan, and Maura Vincent, demonstrated outstanding chemistry in a story with such unexpected twists and turns. Respectively, each actor portrayed their unique character in an impeccable manner. Landing one punch line after another, audience members spent most of the hour-and-half run in hysterical laughter. God of Carnage didn’t just keep the audience laughing, but contained various shocking, unpredictable moments that had them perplexed, yet excited. With a successful first weekend, God of Carnage is quickly becoming characterized as a must-see for all theater fanatics.
Performances are at 7:30pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8pm on Fridays; 2pm and 8pm on Saturdays; and 2pm on Sundays. Ticket prices range from $20-$70. For purchasing and information visit the La Mirada Theatre’s website at www.lamiradatheatre.com or call the La Mirada Theatre Box Office at (562) 944-9801 or (714) 994-6310. Discounts are available for students, seniors, and groups.
Latest La Mirada Crime Report; Four Vehicle Burglaries
The following is the La Mirada crime report for Jan. 20 - Jan. 26, 2014
Robbery-A robbery was reported on the 15000 block of La Mirada Blvd. Cash was stolen from a motorist in the parking lot of the location.
Aggravated Assault-Two assaults were reported last week. An incident was reported near Edwards Rd and Imperial Hwy. Both parties involved were taken into custody in connection with the incident. An assault occurred on the 15100 block of Talbot. A male was assaulted with a beer bottle. The incident is under investigation.
Residential Burglary-A burglary was reported on the 13800 block of Salada Dr. A suspect was arrested in connection with the burglary. An incident was reported on the 13700 block of Avenida Espana. Jewelry and a designer bag were stolen from the residence. Firearms and cash were reported stolen from a residence on the 15300 block of San Ardo Dr.
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to a vacant building was reported on the 14000 block of Rosecrans Ave. Copper wiring was stolen from the location. A burglary to a detached garage was reported on the 14500 block of Biola Ave. There was no loss reported.
Vehicle Burglary-There were four vehicle burglaries reported last week. An incident was reported on the 12700 block of Corley Dr. Various items were stolen from the vehicle. Sporting goods were stolen from a vehicle on the 12700 block of Chadsey Dr. A window smash burglary was reported on the 15700 block of Olive Branch Dr. An empty tote bag was stolen from the vehicle. A vehicle burglary reported on the 14900 block of Gagely Dr had an unknown loss.
Grand Theft- A tool box was reported stolen from a truck bed on the 14700 block of Firestone Blvd. A shoplifting incident was reported on the 15800 block of Imperial Hwy.
Grand Theft Vehicle-A vehicle was stolen on the 14200 block of Firestone Blvd.
Cerritos College Administrator Bob Chester Abruptly Resigns
Norwalk~Robert “Bob” Chester has resigned his position as President of the Cerritos College Faculty Senate as well as the Coordinator of Judicial Affairs for the campus in a stunning email to members of the Board of Trustees and other campus officials on Wednesday morning.
Chester has been a controversial and divisive figure at the Norwalk based campus for the past several years.
Read the rest of the story here.
La Mirada Radio Shack Closes
La Mirada~The Radio Shack in La Mirada has closed its doors and doesn't appear to be reopening.
Located at 15276 Rosecrans Avenue in the La Mirada Theatre Center, the store ceased operations on January 20th.
We have a call into their corporate offices and will relay information as soon as we get it.
The store was robbed on January 14th.
CITY: La Mirada Continues to Progress in 2014
La Mirada City officials are looking forward to building on recent accomplishments in 2014 as the City continues to provide a safe community, improve its fiscal position, improve its aging infrastructure, attract new businesses, and maintain the community’s high quality of life.
“2013 saw the City make considerable progress towards many of its strategic goals, such as ensuring a safe community, improving its infrastructure, and promoting a strong local economy,” says City Manager Jeff Boynton. “We will continue on that course this year.”
The City continues to recover from the Great Recession, state grabs of local tax dollars, and the loss of redevelopment in recent years. City officials are encouraged by recent economic signs in which sales, property, and transient occupancy (hotel users) tax revenues grew over the last year. The FY 2013-14 budget, adopted last June, held a slight surplus and the City maintains modest reserve levels. 
Though encouraged by improvements to the economy, the City remains committed to its prudent fiscal management practices and conservative approach to revenue forecasting. Basic services continue to be delivered with a lean workforce of some 65 full-time employees, about a 33 percent decrease from five years ago. Hourly City employees were reduced by a similar amount over this time. The City continues to make extensive use of contracted services to achieve cost efficiencies while meeting the community’s needs.
Latest La Mirada Crime Report
Robbery- An armed robbery was reported on the 15200 block of Rosecrans Ave. Currency and electronics were stolen from the business. No injuries were reported. A burglary was reported on the 15200 block of Quail Lane. Entry into the residence was made though unlocked rear doors. A burglary was reported on the 15100 block of Lefffingwell Rd. which occurred last month. A laptop computer and gift cards were stolen from the residence. A burglary was reported on the 14400 block of Gagely Dr. Various tools were stolen from a residential garage. Tools were also stolen from another residential garage on the 14600 block of Ermita Ave.A burglary occurred on the 12900 block of Burgess Ave. A firearm was stolen from the residence. A laptop computer was reported stolen from a residence on the 14300 block of Elmbrook Dr.
Vehicle Burglary-A burglary was reported on the 15400 block of La Mirada Blvd. A wallet was stolen from the vehicle. A wallet and three pairs of sunglasses were reported stolen from a vehicle on the 14900 block of Dilworth St.
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