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Improvements in West La Mirada Continue
La Mirada~The second phase of the Foster Park Improvements project continues in the area bounded by Imperial Highway to the north, Milan Creek to the south, Clearwood Avenue to the east, and Marquardt Avenue to the west.
Storm drain piping and catch basins have been installed to prevent street flooding and redirect the water to underground storm drains. Relocation of water and sewer pipe, street tree removal, and replacement and resurfacing of all streets continues within the project area.
The $4.8 million project is funded with Redevelopment and Community Development Block Grant funds.
"The current state of the project reflects a completion level of approximately 55 percent," says Public Works Director Steve Forster. "The third phase of improvements is being finalized and should be ready to bid by the time Phase 2 is complete by spring 2012."
Work currently in progress includes reconstruction of Marquardt Avenue, and parkway landscape repairs. Work south of Foster Road is expected to begin in the beginning of next year, however, with recent developing news regarding redevelopment agencies being eliminated by the state, this final phase could be in jeopardy.
For more information, call Public Works at (562) 902-2385.
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Beatitudes to Host Annual Open House
La Mirada~Beatitudes of Our Lord School will hold its annual Open House on Sunday January 29th from 9:00am to 12:00pm. All are welcome to tour the school and learn about the outstanding education and extracurricular programs Beatitudes offers kindergarten through eighth grade students.
In addition, the Beatitudes School Choir will perform during the 10:00am mass and at the continental breakfast that will be served in Marron Hall following Mass.
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Local Restaurant to Host Fundraiser for Elementary School
Whittier~A fundraiser will be held Tuesday, January 24th between 4-9 p.m. for Scott Ave Elementary School in Whittier.
The host site will be the KFC in Whittier at 16161 Leffingwell Rd (Leffingwell Rd & First Ave).
The school will receive 20% of all pre-tax sales when presented with a flyer to a store salesperson. Grab some dinner and help Scott Ave Elementary raise money to assist kids in their education.
The flyer can be downloaded online at http://ewcsd.org/schools/scottave/ or at www.facebook.com/kfcwhittier. For additional information contact KFC Whittier’s Richard Hopkins at rhopkins03@verizon.net or (562) 943-1818.
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City Shopping Campaign Continues Through January 31st
La Mirada~The holidays may be a distant memory, but the City of La Mirada's eligibility deadline for its holiday shopping program goes through January 31st.
For every $300 shoppers spend in La Mirada, they can redeem their receipts for a $5 voucher valid toward the purchase of Splash! and Theatre tickets or city recreation classes. Shoppers can redeem up to $1,500 in receipts for a maximum of $25 in vouchers.
This program encourages community members to shop La Mirada whenever possible, year-round, including gas and groceries, to help boost sales tax dollars -the city's single largest revenue source.
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City Shopping Promotion Continues Through January 31st
La Mirada~The holidays may be a distant memory, but the City of La Mirada's eligibility deadline for its holiday shopping program goes through January 31st.
For every $300 shoppers spend in La Mirada, they can redeem their receipts for a $5 voucher valid toward the purchase of Splash! and Theatre tickets or city recreation classes. Shoppers can redeem up to $1,500 in receipts for a maximum of $25 in vouchers.
This program encourages community members to shop La Mirada whenever possible, including gas and groceries, to help boost sales tax dollars -the city's single largest revenue source.
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Industrial Area in La Mirada Gets a Boost
La Mirada~The La Mirada Planning Commission recently approved the opening of a new Ahern Equipment Rentals facility in La Mirada. Centrally located between current rental centers in Long Beach, Brea, and Santa Ana, the new La Mirada branch will consolidate operations into one facility. While the company has retained its current workforce, while new employment opportunities will become available.The 125,000-square-foot facility will house administrative offices, rental equipment storage, a repair shop, and several delivery trucks.
The location in La Mirada's industrial business area is expected to reduce the company's transportation costs. Ahern Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental companies in the southwest, specializing in equipment rental and sales as well as providing a wide selection of contractor supplies, parts and equipment service options.
Ahern Equipment Rentals joins other recent business developments in La Mirada, such as a new Big 5 Sporting Goods, the City's first 7-11 convenience store, and TEC Equipment's facility expansion into the formerly vacant Rancho Mirada Chevrolet site. Each of these new businesses will create new revenues and employment opportunities in La Mirada.
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Latest McCoy/Rigby Show Offers Hitchcock With a Twist
Tony Award-Winng Comedy Thriller; HItchcock Meets Hilarity!
La Mirada~Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre!
This 2-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of 4), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance!
A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure!
The 39 Steps opens January 20th and runs through February 12th, 2012 at the beautiful La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
To reserve your seat online click here or call the box office at (562) 944-9801.
For more info visit http://www.lamiradatheatre.com/39steps.htm
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Check Out This HD Treat From London at La Mirada Theatre
Captured Live in London in HD and Shown on Our Giant Screen Friday, January 13th at 8 PM!
La Mirada~The National Theatre Live series continues at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts with the screening of Colloborators, a new play by John Hodge, screenwriter of Trainspotting, Shallow Grave and The Beach.
The screening is Friday, January 13th at 8 p.m.
Inspired by historical facts, the play is set in 1938 Moscow where a man is offered a commission to write a play about Joseph Stalin for the leaders 60th birthday.
Starring Alex Jennings and Simon Russell Beale, tickets are $20 and may be reserved on-line here or by calling the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts ticket office at (562) 944-9801.
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CRIME REPORT: Three Residential Burglaries Shake Area
CRIME REPORT
The following is the crime report for the City of La Mirada, December 26th, 2011-January 1,2012
Aggravated Assault-Two assaults were reported last week. An incident occurred on the 11800 block of Stamy Rd. A male suspect was taken into custody in connection with the assault. An assault was also reported on the 13800 block of Adoree St.
Residential Burglary-Three residential burglaries were reported last week. A burglary occurred on the 12000 block of La Cima Dr. Jewelry was reported stolen from a residence on the 11700 block of Gayview Dr. A burglary was reported on the 15100 block of Las Flores Ave. The rear door to the residence was kicked in.
Matadores Let One Slip Away in Final Pre-League Tune-Up
Taelin Webb, transfer from Riverside scores half of his teams points; Mayfair tonight at home
La Habra~In a game of spurts, the La Mirada boys basketball team lost Tuesday night 52-50, in a final non-league game against Sonora.
The Raiders of Sonora, coached by Mike Murphy and who play in the Freeway League, got off to a quick start, going up 13-5 at the 1:50 mark of the first quarter. La Mirada's Samy Alarcon hit a driving layup as time ran out in the first cutting the lead to 13-7.
At the 5:20 mark of the second, with Sonora up 17-12, momentum seemed to switch to the Mats (9-7), after a spectacular blocked shot by Taelin Webb-going up high above the rim. But, Sonora (8-9), hit a three-pointer at the 4:40 mark, and tied their largest lead of the game, going up 20-12.
La Mirada, led by first-year coach and La Mirada graduate, Bryce Jones went on a 11-4 run to end the half, led by Webb and Jarrett Davis who took a key charge in the lane with 46.9 seconds left and then scored at the other end, sending the Mats into halftime trailing by only one point, 24-23.
It didnt take the Mats long into the first half to take their first lead of the game at 25-24 when Webb scored two of his game-high 25 points at 7:32. The two teams then traded baskets and the game was tied at 31 with 4:25 left in the third. Davis' inspirational play again propelled the Mats when he tied up a Raider in a tussle, creating a jump ball situation, with the possession arrow favoring the Mats.
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