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 ren
tal 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.
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
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.
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.
Spaghetti Dinner and Show Serves as Major Fund Raiser for La Mirada Meals-On-Wheels
La Mirada~The La Mirada Kiwanis Club will host the annual Meals-On-Wheels Spaghetti Dinner and Show on Friday, January 27th from 5-8 p.m. at the La Mirada Activity Center, located behind the fire station, at 12000 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada.
Tickets in advance may be purchased from any Kiwanis member or at the Meals-On-Wheels (MOW) office which is located on the 2nd floor of the Activity Center. Tickets may be purchased the night of the event at the door. Cost is $8 for adults; $3 for children over 6, and children under 6 are free.
Dinner, provided by Bon Apetit of Biola University, will include spaghetti with sauce, grated cheese, garlic bread, salad with dressing, and drink. Canned soft drinks will be available for $1.
Desert, including some homemade fare, will be offered by the Ebell Club of La Mirada for a nominal fee. Ebell will donate all proceeds of the desert sale to MOW.
Door prizes, a raffle and 50/50 tickets for a drawing, will be available.
La Mirada High Basketball Competing in Tournaments
La Mirada~The La Mirada High School boys basketball team lost earlier today to Walnut 49-45 at the Nogales High School Tournament.
In the first game of the tourney Monday, the Matadores lost to Don Lugo (Chino) 65-59. Yesterday, the Mats (8-7), beat El Rancho (Pico Rivera), 55-45.
The Matadores (8-7) play Bassett High tomorrow at noon in their final game of the tournament.
Then, the final pre-league tune-up will take place for the boys, with a January 3rd matchup against Sonora (La Habra) on the road at 7:30 p.m.
League play begins for the Mats, and first-year head coach Bryce Jones the following night with a home game against Mayfair beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Girls action in the Gahr Tournament: After losing to Gardena, 49-36 in the opening round, the Matadores rebounded against New Millinium today with a victory, 40-34. Kalena Glover had 19 points and 9 rebounds, and Lexi Van Zuillen had 13 and 13.
The Matadores (6-4), lead by second-year boss Nicole McCarthy, will play their final game in the tourney Thursday at noon against Long Beach Jordan.
The girls will play a final tune-up before league play begins against La Serna on January 3rd starting at 3 p.m.
League play begins against Mayfair the following day, January 4th, before the boys, at 5 p.m.
Take the Annual “Polar Bear Plunge” on New Years Day
La Mirada~Looking for a way to revive, and be alert for your football parties on New Years Day, after a late New Year's Eve?
A New Year's tradition in La Mirada that has grown in popularity in recent years, the annual "Polar Bear Plunge" will take place Sunday, January 1st from 2-4 p.m. at Splash! Regional Aquatics Center.
Be among the first in 2012 to plunge down the water slides of Buccaneer Bay into the chilly catch pool. Adventurers will receive a photo taken of the chilly endeavor.
This exciting adventure is available for $5 and is free for 2012 season pass holders. The heated 25 yard pool will be open for recreational swimming from 12-5 p.m. and is included with admission.
Hot chocolate, coffee and mocha's will also be available for purchase.
For more information, call Splash! at (562) 902-3191.
Phantom Projects/La Mirada New Season Just Getting Started
2012 Also Marks the Return of Phantom’s In-School Theatre; Resumes Touring Elementary, Middle and High School Campuses for the first time in 3 years.La Mirada~Phantom Projects Theatre Group, which brings live theatre to Southern California Audiences through a series at its home base at The La Mirada Theatre for the
Performing Arts, recently announced its 16th season of shows in La Mirada.
Phantom Projects Theatre Group was founded in 1996, by former La Mirada High student, Steve Cisneros and former La Mirada High teacher, Bruce Gevirtzman.
Phantom Projects remaining 2011-2012 season:
February 16, 2012: MacHomer, Adapted from William Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Simpsons created by Matt Groening
Created & Performed by Rick Miller, his First Southern California appearance in 6 years!
Imagine Shakespeare’s Macbeth, a bloody tale of greed, envy, murder and retribution interpreted by none other than television’s supreme anti-heroes of irreverence The Simpsons. That is exactly what Rick Miller does in his incredible work, MacHomer. In this awe inspiring, energetic, incredibly hilarious performance, picture Homer Simpson as the Scottish
traitor, Marge as Lady Macbeth, Mr. Burns as the doomed King Duncan and Moe the Bartender as Witch #2. MacHomer has amazed audiences of all ages, backgrounds and languages. A hilarious one-man show you have to see to believe!
La Mirada Rotary Club Hosts Annual Holiday Shopping Spree for Kids
La Mirada~The spirit of giving was in the air as the La Mirada Rotary Club hosted their annual Holiday Shopping Spree recently at Marshall's in La Mirada.
For over 20 years, the service club has sponsored the event, assisting less fortunate La Mirada families at Christmastime by providing a few clothing essentials.
Rotary secretary Eileen Wade explained to us that all nine La Mirada public elementary and/or middle schools are represented. The club, in coordination with the schools, chooses the children to participate by utilizing teacher suggestions from the various schools, with the club ultimately picking about five from each school. This year 43 children attended the event.
The kids are chaperoned individually around the store to purchase items they need, with one exception-no toys. Chaperones consist of Rotary and other community members including local police, fire and city officials, to which Wade called our "friends and helpers." They are each allowed to spend up to $75.00.
A huge crowd gathered in front of the store around 8 a.m. as it opened an hour early to accommodate the shoppers.
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