Jeff Boynton Appointed as New City Manager
La Mirada~The City Council has appointed Jeff Boynton as the new City Manager of La Mirada after a 5-0 vote at its meeting this past Tuesday.
Boynton, 34, will replace the retiring Tom Robinson who has held the position since August of 2009, when he replaced Andrea Travis.
We caught up with Boynton yesterday morning and he provided this statement to the La Mirada Blog, “I am honored to be selected by the City Council to serve as City Manager.
La Mirada is a great community, and I’m looking forward to building upon its strengths as a safe, attractive, and family friendly place to live and work. La Mirada has a bright future, and I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of it,” he said.
The move is to become effective September 16th, with a contract to be considered at the July 23rd City Council meeting.
Boynton was hired by the city in 2001 as an administrative aide.
La Mirada Honors Military Members With Blue Star Banners
La Mirada~The La Mirada City Council honored two city residents serving in the U.S. Army and their family members during a Blue Star Banner presentation at the Council meeting on Tuesday.
U.S. Army Privates Alexandra and Taylor Ramirez are twin sisters who enlisted in the Army together in December 2012. They were raised in La Mirada and attended Gardenhill Elementary School, Hutchinson Middle School and La Mirada High School.
After attending boot camp in Oklahoma, the sisters were transferred to the Army training center at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, to complete their advanced individual
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| Delaine Powers accepts a Blue Star Banner from Mayor Steve DeRuse at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Powers has twin daughters serving in the United States Army |
training to become Military Police.
Alexandra and Taylor’s mother, Delaine Powers, attended the council meeting and was presented with the Blue Star banners in honor of her daughters’ service to our country.
The Blue Star program originated during World War I as a way for families to indicate that a loved one was serving in the military by displaying a Blue Star Banner in the front window of their homes. This practice continues today throughout the country as a way for families and their community to honor those currently serving.
La Mirada has recognized 70 service men and women and their families through the City’s Blue Star Program.
La Mirada residents with family members serving in the military, including activated members of the National Guard and Reserves, can complete an application form on the City’s website and receive a Blue Star poster in the mail to display in your home. Also, the service member’s name, picture and rank will be displayed on the City’s website.
For more information, call (562) 943-1031 or visit www.cityoflamirada.org.
La Mirada Kicks Off Summer Concert Series
La Mirada's summer concert series begins tonight, Thursday, July 11, at La Mirada Regional Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Tonight's concert features World Tour: Legends of Rock playing your favorite classic rock cover songs. Fans of classic rock bands such as Cheap Trick, Def Leppard, Journey, and AC/DC won't want to miss World Tour: Legends of Rock!
Great food will be available for purchase and children can enjoy a variety of activities, so bring the whole family.
Concerts Under the Stars will be held every Thursday, July 11 through August 29, at La Mirada Regional Park. The Stroll in the Park will be held Thursday, July 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Creek Park.
La Mirada Chamber New Website Now Up and Running
La Mirada~A new website has debuted for the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce featuring a member center, events section, a member spotlight recognition, and so much more.
President Dustin Dahl told the La Mirada Blog the board is “very excited to go live” with their new website and is eager to show the members what they have been working on the last few months.
The new site at www.lamiradachamber.org features menu interactive tools highlighting the many benefits of becoming a La Mirada Chamber member including a membership center, calendar, maps, directory, current news, and much more.
Helping businesses grow in the La Mirada area since 1958, the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce has a rich history of being considered one of the most prestigious chambers in Southern California.
For more information call (562) 902-1970.
Weekly La Mirada Crime Report; Residential Burglaries on San Ardo and Grayville
Residential Burglary-Three residential burglaries were reported last week. An incident was reported on the 15200 block of Granada Ave. A video game system was stolen from the home. A burglary was reported on the 14400 block of San Ardo Dr. Purses and a television were stolen from the residence. A burglary was also reported on the 16000 block of Grayville Dr.
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to a storage area was reported in a complex at Leffingwell Rd and Telegraph Rd. Heaters and various videos were stolen in the incident.
Vehicle Burglary-Five vehicle burglaries were reported last week. Various tools were stolen from a vehicle on the 14700 block of Artesia Blvd. Miscellaneous items were stolen from a vehicle on the 15300 block of Hayford Dr. A cell phone charger was stolen in a window smash burglary on the 12700 block of Oxford Dr. A burglary was reported on the 13300 block of Lisburn Pl. A burglary was reported on the 15300 block of Barnwall St. A subject was taken into custody in connection with the burglary.
Participate in World’s Largest Swimming Lesson; Spend All Day at Splash! for $5
Olympic Gold Medalist Janet Evans to Appear
La Mirada~The Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center will join aquatic facilities around the world to break the world record for the The World's Largest Swimming Lesson on Tuesday, June 18, at 7:30 a.m. The free event aims to promote the importance of teaching children to swim.
World's Largest Swim Lesson spokeswoman, and four-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Janet Evans will kick off the event at Splash! Janet is recognized as the best female distance swimmer of all time.
Statistics indicate drowning is the second leading cause of unintended, injury-related deaths for children ages 1-14. The World's Largest Swim Lesson was created to promote drowning prevention and water safety.
On June 18, all participating organizations around the world, including Splash! will attempt to break the Guinness World Record by hosting swim lessons simultaneously. Community members of all ages and swimming abilities are encouraged to take part in this event at Splash!
Weekly La Mirada Crime Report; Window Smash Burglaries on Olive Branch, Stanhill and Rosecrans
Residential Burglary-A burglary was reported on the 12200 block of Santa Gertrudes Ave. A suspect was taken into custody at the location in connection with the incident. A separate burglary was reported on the 15200 block of Weeks Dr. A vehicle was taken from an attached garage at the location. The vehicle was recovered several days later.
Other Structure Burglary- Tools were reported stolen in a burglary on the 15100 block of Campillos Rd. A burglary to a business was reported on the 15700 block of Imperial Hwy. No items were reported stolen from the location. A burglary/forgery incident was reported on the 15000 block of Rosecrans Ave. Two suspects were taken into custody by responding deputies in connection with the incident. A burglary to a storage container was reported on the 14600 block of Mercado Ave.
Weekly La Mirada Crime Report; Residential Burglaries on Burgess, Adoree
The following is the crime report for La Mirada for May 27 - June 2, 2013:
Aggravated Assault-An assault stemming from a family disturbance was reported on the 16100 block of Rosecrans Ave. The suspect, who lived with the victim, was taken into custody for attacking the victim.
Residential Burglary-Five residential burglaries were reported last week. An incident was reported on the 12700 block of Burgess Ave. Jewelry and other items were stolen from the home. Two separate burglaries were reported on the 14000 block of Adoree St. Various jewelry and video game systems were stolen from one of the residences. A burglary was reported on the 14100 block of Adoree St. An incident also occurred on the 13800 block of Norbeck Dr.
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to a business was reported on the 14800 block of Firestone Blvd. Entry was made via shattering a glass door. Two televisions were reported stolen from a fitness room at a business on the 14200 block of Firestone Blvd.
Vehicle Burglary-A window smash burglary was reported on the 16600 block of Blackburn Dr. A briefcase was stolen from the vehicle.
Grand Theft-A grand theft was reported on the 13300 block of Beach Blvd. Two cell phones were stolen from a bench at the location. An incident involving stolen cash and checks was reported on the 12600 block of La Mirada Blvd. The incident is currently under investigation. A bicycle was reported stolen from a residence on the 14400 block of Valeda Dr.
East, West to Battle in 46th 605 All-Star Football Classic
Norwalk~Some of the best high school players in Southern California will be participating in the 46th Annual 605 All-Star Football Classic tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Cerritos College.
It’s a new day and time for the event normally held on a Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
The east is coached by Anthony White of Buena Park High and the west is coached by Matt Howard of Paramount High.
La Mirada High players on the roster include Gerry Myres, Hugo Correa and Johnny Hills.
Clicke here for the west roster and here for the east roster.
Alondra Boulevard/I-5 Bridge to Close for Over a Year Beginning Sunday, June 9th
Santa Fe Springs~The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the Alondra Boulevard bridge over the Santa Ana Freeway (I-5) beginning Sunday, June 9, at 9 p.m.
The street will remain fully closed until mid-to-late 2014, likely impacting the traffic in La Mirada.
The closure is part of the I-5 South Corridor Improvement Project, a $1.6 billion investment along 6.7 miles of the I-5 between the Los Angeles County/Orange County line and the San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605). The project will widen the freeway, adding one carpool lane and one general purpose lane in each direction, and provide new safety features and other improvements.
The 57-year-old Alondra Boulevard Bridge will be reconstructed to accommodate a wider I-5 freeway. The new bridge will be widened from four lanes to six lanes, with three lanes in each direction. Retaining wall construction and roadway improvements will be made along Alondra Boulevard.
The Alondra Bridge demolition will take place during nighttime work over six weekends with three weekends of demolition work scheduled for each half of the bridge. The demolition work is scheduled to begin on Friday night, June 14, and continue during weekends through July.
Overnight, directional full-closures on the I-5 between Valley View Avenue and Carmenita Road will occur during the bridge demolition. One direction of the I-5 will fully close each night while the other direction will remain open to traffic.
The northbound I-5 on-ramp at Alondra Boulevard will close beginning Monday, June 10, at 12:01 a.m. Local commuters are encouraged to use the marked detours on Valley View Avenue, Artesia Boulevard, and Carmenita Road and to allow extra time to reach their destination.
Click Alondra Detour for a map of the project area.
For more information visit www.I-5info.com or call the toll-free hotline at (855) 454-6335.
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