Latest La Mirada Crime Report
The following is the La Mirada crime report for March 14 - March 20, 2016 as provided by the City of La Mirada:
Robbery-A robbery was reported on the 14500 block of Leffingwell Rd. A firearm was used to demand cash from the victim. No injuries were reported. The incident remains under investigation.
Aggravated Assault-An assault was reported at La Mirada Blvd. and Excelsior Dr. The incident remains under investigation. A domestic assault was reported on the 14800 block of Springford Dr. The incident remains under investigation.
Vehicle Burglary-A book bag was stolen in a window-smash burglary on the 13300 block of Beach Blvd. A vehicle burglary was reported on the 15800 block of Alicante Rd. A baseball bag with equipment was stolen from the vehicle. A flat screen television was stolen in a window-smash burglary from the 16100 block of Rosecrans Ave. Car speakers and various tools were stolen from a vehicle on the 14200 block of Gannet Rd. A cell phone was stolen in a window-smash burglary on the 12200 block of La Mirada Blvd.
Grand Theft-A theft was reported on the 15500 block of La Mirada Blvd. A commercial air conditioning unit was stolen.
Grand Theft Vehicle-A sedan was reported stolen from the 14300 block of Galicia Dr. The vehicle was recovered later the same day by La Mirada deputies on the 14500 block of Hardaway Dr. A pick-up truck was reported stolen from the 11600 block of Toerge Dr. A commercial truck was reported stolen from the 14400 block of Firestone Blvd. The vehicle was recovered by the Los Angeles Police Department two days later.
Teen Series Continues at La Mirada Library
The La Mirada Library is pleased to announce the “How to be a Grown Up for Teens”, a life skills series, will continue at the La Mirada Resource Center during renovation. This project was supported in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
This program series is ideal for teen’s grades seven and higher to gain essential life skills for surviving adulthood. Don't get caught off guard, come learn about getting fit and staying healthy and how to present the best you to the world.
Upcoming topics include:
Cyber Safety and Social Media on April 5, 2016, 6:00-7:00 PM Fitness on April 19, 2016, 6:00 -7:00 PM
Please note: The La Mirada Library is closed for refurbishment and this program will be held in the La Mirada Resource Center lower level at 13710 La Mirada Blvd.) For more information about this program please call 562-943-0277.
For other programs in this series please visit the County of Los Angeles Public Library website: colapublib.org.
Easter Egg Hunt at La Mirada Regional Park
The City of La Mirada invites community members to attend the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. at La Mirada Regional Park.
The free event is perfect for the whole family to enjoy and features crafts, games, music, and the popular Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Egg hunt is for children ages 10 and under and begins promptly at 10:15 a.m.
The Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance at the event and is available for photos for a small fee.
Support the La Mirada Kiwanis Club as they will be serving a pancake breakfast before the egg hunt. After the egg hunt, the Kiwanis club invites everyone to join them at Splash! for the annual Duck Derby, which raises funds to support various community causes.
For more information, call the La Mirada Community Services Department at (562) 943-7277.
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts Presents Dreamgirls
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the fourth show of their 2015-2016 season, an all-new spectacular DREAMGIRLS, book and lyrics by Tom Eyen, music by Henry Krieger, musical direction by Dennis Castellano and directed & choreographed by Robert Longbottom. Dreamgirls will preview on Friday, March 25, 2016 (with a press opening on Saturday, March 26) and run through Sunday, April 17, 2016 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, the sensational new production of Dreamgirls tells the story of an up-and-coming 1960s girl singing group, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. With music by Academy Award nominee Henry Krieger and book and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award winner Tom Eyen, Dreamgirls features the unforgettable hits: "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," "One Night Only" and "Listen." This Tony and Academy Award winning musical sparkles like never before.
For tickets visit the theatre website here or call the box office at (562) 944-9801.
Splash Into the 6th Derby Duck Race Saturday
La Mirada~The 6th Annual Going Quackers for Kids Derby Duck Race is this Saturday, March 26 immediately following the Easter Egg Hunt. This fun–for-all-ages event will take place at Splash! Enter the back gate of Splash! by following the duck prints! Bring a blanket, and enjoy some family time. All kids’ games and activities are FREE!
The Duck Race is sponsored by La Mirada Kiwanis and benefits multiple La Mirada community groups. Fifty percent of duck sales go directly to the selling groups. With $3,500 in cash prizes, and many other prizes, your odds are better than the lottery, and more fun! There is a corporate race, the main race with 5,000 ducks and a kids’ race. Kids participating in the activities, get a FREE duck entered into the kids’ race!
Individual ducks for main race are $5.00 or 6 for $25.00, visit the Duck Race web site for more information including how to purchase a duck corporate sponsorship.
We’ll see you and your family this Saturday at Splash! after the Easter Egg Hunt!
Olympian and Former La Mirada Softball Star Jersey to be Retired at LMHS.
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| Former Athletic Star and USA Olympian will have her jersey retired at a ceremony at La Mirada High School. Photo jenniefinch.com. |
La Mirada~Eighteen years after she graduated from La Mirada High School , La Mirada native and softball great Jennie Finch will be returning to the Matador diamond to have her jersey retired.
Finch’s number 27 will be honored in a ceremony Tuesday, March 22nd at 3:00 p.m. After, she will throw out the first pitch before the Matadores key rival game vs. Mayfair High School.
An 80’s kid, she was born and grew up in La Mirada. She began pitching at age eight, trained by her father when he noticed she had “a cannon of an arm.” She played on many traveling ball clubs before high school, winning two American Softball Association Titles, one at age 12 and the other at 14.
At La Mirada High she graduated in 1998 and lettered four times in softball and twice in basketball and volleyball. As a senior she was captain in all three sports.
She finished her career in softball at La Mirada with a 50-12 record, four Suburban league titles and an ERA of 0.15 including 784 strikeouts in 445 total innings pitched. She had six perfect games and 13 no-hitters.
She went on to play for the University of Arizona for four years where she left the program the career leader in strikeouts, shutouts, innings pitched and tied for no-hitters (8). Her jersey #27 was retired by the university in 2003.
For Team USA, Finch led the American team to a gold medal in the Olympic Games at Athens in 2004 and a silver medal at Beijing in 2008.
At the La Mirada ceremony, she is expected to attend with family and friends and be presented with a framed jersey, according to first-year head coach Brent Tuttle.
Tuttle also said Finch purchased a set of uniforms for the varsity team this year.
The event is open to the public.
The La Mirada Spring Market is Here
If you’re buying or selling a home in the La Mirada area, turn to the exclusive real estate partner of the La Mirada Blog, Century 21 Westworld. Located at the La Mirada Theatre Center, Century 21 Westworld is the only Century 21 office in La Mirada and offers a prime location for the most walk-in buyers.
Owner/Broker Joel Kushell and Century 21 Westworld Realty have served the La Mirada area since 1975 when the office was opened with just two agents.
The current team at Century 21 Westworld delivers professionalism and expertise unsurpassed in the area, making them the leader for buying and selling homes in La Mirada and the surrounding communities for over 41 years. There are 25 experienced real estate agents at Century 21 Westworld and the Broker, Joel Kushell is proud that 80 % have been with the company between 20 and 32 years.
Located in the center of La Mirada for over 41 years, caring for their clients is top priority at Century 21 Westworld. Agents avoid the use of transaction coordinators and assistants. From meeting appraisers to installing lock boxes, to fielding clients’ calls, agents walk clients through every aspect of the process, every step of the way.
“When our clients hire us, we feel we owe them our time and expertise. We are there for them when they need us,” says Kushell.
World’s Largest UFC Gym Celebrates Grand Opening in La Mirada March 19th
UFC® Fighters Matt Hughes, Urijah Faber, Cub Swanson and James Moontasri to Make Special Guest Appearances
La Mirada, Calif. – UFC GYM®, the fast-growing franchise that combines mixed martial arts (MMA) and fitness, will celebrate the grand opening of the new 47,000 square foot location from 9 am to 6 pm Saturday, March 19 in La Mirada. Located at 14920 La Mirada Boulevard, the La Mirada gym is noted as the largest location since the organization’s debut.
“UFC GYM has quickly become the premier fitness destination of Los Angeles County,” UFC GYM President Adam Sedlack said. “The reception we’ve received from the local community has been amazing. Unlike other gyms, our coaches include professional caliber athletes with years of experience in an array of training disciplines, eager to share their knowledge and passion with our members. This location represents the best workout facility we’ve ever built and we want to celebrate this gym’s opening with the entire community.”
UFC® Hall of Famer and former two-time UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes, former WEC featherweight champion and current no. 3 ranked UFC bantamweight contender Urijah Faber, no. 6 ranked UFC featherweight Cub Swanson and UFC lightweight contender James Moontasri will lead free seminars and sign autographs throughout the entire day.
UFC GYM will also raffle several exciting prizes, including a trip for two to Las Vegas and tickets to an upcoming UFC event. Guests will also have the opportunity to obtain special grand opening incentives during the month of March.
Highlighted by a 30-foot Octagon®, members of this top-of-the-line signature gym will have access to strength training and cardio machines, battle ropes, agility ladders, bag room, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu studio, large group fitness rooms and other functional training equipment for dynamic workouts. The gym’s explosive workout environment uses cutting-edge training techniques inspired by UFC athletes and provides members with everything needed for the entire family to sweat, move, live and Train Different®.
OPENING DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
9 – 10:00 a.m. BJJ Seminar with Mauricio Mariano 9 – 10:00 a.m. Daily Ultimate Training class with Urijah Faber 10 – 11 a.m. MMA Striking Seminar with Cub Swanson11 – 11:30 a.m. Raffle Giveaway 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. MMA Grappling Seminar with Matt Hughes 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. UFC Athlete Meet & Greet 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Raffle Giveaway – Trip for 2 to Vegas & UFC Fight Tickets* 2 – 3:00 p.m. Youth Seminar with James Moontasri 2 – 3:00 p.m. Daily Ultimate Training class with Cub Swanson 4 – 4:15 p.m. Raffle Giveaway*Must be 18 years or older and must be present to win. See entry form for additional contest rules and regulations.
As one of the brands signature gyms, La Mirada is open 24 hours per day, seven days a week, joining the regions Corona, South Corona, Rosemead and Torrance locations with the same distinction in Southern California.
Biola Wins GSAC Tournament Men’s Basketball Championship
Fullerton~The turnaround is complete. Biola Men’s Basketball once again reigns supreme in the Golden State Athletic Conference as Dr. Dave Holmquist’s boys clinched the conference tournament title with a 60-52 victory over No. 7 Hope International last Tuesday night.
“We just have one great thing after another happening for us,” said Holmquist. “To win on their court against a very good, well-coached team feels great.”
Eight points was the largest lead either team had the entire night in what will go down as another absolute GSAC Instant Classic. This Instant Classic just so happened to be seen live by a crowd of about 2,000 and delivered to living rooms all across Southern California courtesy FOX Sports Prime Ticket.
Shining bright in the biggest moment, a huge defensive performance from start-to-finish and team effort on the offensive end carried the Eagles, the regular season champions, to the tournament title as well. It is the team’s first tournament title since 2011-12 and clinches the team’s first berth at the NAIA National Tournament since that same year.
Throughout this journey Dr. Holmquist continues to remark on is just how close this team is, how much they care for one another and how much fun they have together. All three of those aspects were on full display for the audience throughout this evening’s battle.
La Mirada Crime Report February 22-March 6, 2016
La Mirada crime as reported by the City of La Mirada February 22nd-March 6th, 2016
Aggravated Assault-A suspect was arrested for an assault that occurred at a party on the 15100 block of Escalona Rd. The victim sustained injuries to the face and was transported to the hospital for treatment. Three adult males were assaulted by a male wielding a metal pipe on the 14700 block of Beach Blvd. No injuries were sustained by the victims.
Burglary-Several purses and coins were stolen from a residence on the 13800 block of Foster Rd.
Other Structure Burglary-An attempted burglary occurred at a business on the 14700 block of Beach Blvd. A shed was broken into and various tools were taken on the 16000 block of Phoebe Ave.
Vehicle Burglary-A window-smash burglary was reported on the 12000 block of Santa Gertrudes Ave. A purse containing a cell phone was stolen from the vehicle. A window-smash burglary was reported on the 14300 block of Firestone Blvd. Several backpacks containing laptops, tablets, cash and other electronic equipment were stolen from vehicle. Personal documents were reported stolen on the 14900 block of Gagely Dr. Power tools were reported stolen from a window smash burglary on the 13200 block of Flemington Ct.
Grand Theft-Two bags containing baseball equipment was stolen from an unlocked vehicle on the 15300 block of Hayford St. A locked bicycle was stolen from the front of a business on the 14800 block of Valley View Ave. A purse, wallet, cash, passport and laptop were stolen from an unlocked vehicle on the 14200 block of Mansa Dr.
Grand Theft Vehicle-An attempted vehicle theft was reported on the 16100 block of Canary Ave. The vehicle was recovered by the victim just outside the property. Armed Robbery Suspects Taken into Custody. A commercial truck was reported stolen from the 16800 block of Knott Ave. The vehicle was recovered by personnel from Norwalk Sheriff's Station. A sedan was reported stolen by the corner of Biola Ave and Mansa Dr. The vehicle was recovered by personnel from Century Sheriff's Station. A commercial truck was reported stolen from the 14700 block of Alondra Blvd. A sedan stolen from the City of Bell was recovered on the 13600 block of Biola Ave by personnel from Norwalk Sheriff's Station.
