LETTER-TO-THE-EDITOR: Is La Mirada deteriorating before our eyes?
Dear Editor,
We share a love for our fair city.
However, equal time should be given to the fact that parts of the city are in a slow decline into a squalor that is comparable to older parts of LA County.
A walk down around my own neighborhood identifies homes, businesses, shopping yards, and/or parkways are unkept. Dead lawns, peeling paint, oil stained driveways, weeds, bus stops, inoperable vehicles - a general lack of care - are contributing to a general blight. (more)
New era begins-La Mirada High Football preview 2023
Coach: Lucas Mealy (First Year)
2022 Record: 4-6
2022 Calpreps.com Rating: 13.3
Last Six Year Calpreps.com Avg. Rating: 20.3
Number of All-League Players Returning: 0
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City Council reorganization features a refreshing change
The La Mirada City Council conducted its annual reorganization last month selecting Steve De Ruse as Mayor for the 2023-24 term.
Councilmember Andrew Sarega was selected to serve as Mayor Pro Tem in a 4-0 vote with Councilman John Lewis abstaining.
It seems as if everyone is beginning to get warm and fuzzy all over as this may indicate an end to the 10-year contentious era in which Sarega was passed over twice when it was his “turn,” which had been the traditional way La Mirada had always chosen their next Mayor and Pro Tems. (more)
REVIEW: Unleashing delirious delights of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in La Habra
This interactive experience of the cult classic is a must-attend event that will transport you to a world of delightful madness
So there I was, folks, in the heart of La Habra at this tiny local theater tucked away inside a historic train depot. And what was happening? Oh, just your average SOLD OUT PERFORMANCE of a mind-bending, booty-shaking, corset-sporting extravaganza known as the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
The atmosphere crackled with “antici… pation”, like an electric shock from Dr. Frank-N-Furter's lab. Let me tell you, dear readers, attending this shindig was more fun than a barrel of transsexual aliens. (more)
It’s Your Taxes-new credit for used electric vehicles
Are you interested in purchasing an electric vehicle but new ones are just too expensive?
Well, as of January 1, 2023, you can now get a tax credit of up to $4,000 on the purchase of a used electric vehicle from a dealer. That’s right, only purchases from a car dealer qualify so don’t buy your neighbor’s old Tesla if you want the tax credit. (more)
Boy killed, man wounded in shooting outside La Habra Walmart
A boy died and a man suffered wounds when gunfire erupted in the parking lot of a Walmart in La Habra on Friday night, authorities said.
The deadly shooting took place about 8:35 p.m. in the parking lot at the southeast corner of Imperial Highway and Beach Boulevard, according to the La Habra Police Department. (more)
City adopts balanced budget
The La Mirada City Council recently adopted a balanced budget for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year. The approved budget supports the City of La Mirada’s ongoing commitment to improving the quality of life through public safety, family-friendly recreation and cultural programs, capital improvement projects, and a variety of programs and services.
General Fund revenues are projected at $50.27 million and expenditures are set at $46.4 million. A General Fund budget surplus is expected in the amount of $3.87 million. (more)
La Mirada Independence Celebration
Celebrate our nation with family, friends, and the community at La Mirada's Independence Celebration event held on Monday, July 3 at La Mirada Regional Park, located at 13701 Adelfa Drive.
The traditional event, which dates back to the 1970's, will feature live entertainment, games and activities for children of all ages and a patriotic program. Various vendors and non-profit organizations will have food and drinks available for purchase. (more)
Juvenile suspect held in connection with fatal stabbing of woman on Marlette Drive
La Mirada~A teenage boy was being held in connection with the deadly stabbing of a 49-year-old woman in her La Mirada home last week, officials said Thursday.
The suspect, whose identity was withheld due to his age, was detained shortly after the fatal stabbing of Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez on the morning of June 4, according to Lt. Daniel Vizcarra of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau. He declined to discuss the relationship between the suspect and victim. (more)
REVIEW: Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat at La Mirada Theatre
The La Mirada Theater for the Performing Arts is closing out its 2022-2023 season with “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”
If, like me, the only version of the musical you’ve seen is the 1999 straight-to-video one with Donny Osmond and you thought it was a bit too cheesy and campy for your taste, cringe not! Yeah, it’s still a bit cheesy and a bit campy, but seeing a live version, especially THIS VERSION, somehow just works in a way I didn’t expect it would.
I’m not going to wait until the end, this time, to tell you that it’s a must-see show. (more)
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