CRIME REPORT: Vehicles Main Targets for Thieves
The following is the crime report for La Mirada November 7-13
Aggravated Assault
One aggravated assault was reported last week. The suspect was known to the victim. The victim was non-desirous of prosecution.
Vehicle Burglary
Five vehicle burglaries were reported last week. Burglaries were reported on the 12000 block of La Mirada Blvd. and 15100 block of Alondra Blvd. In these incidents, the victim's identification and personal information were stolen. A GPS/Stereo system was stolen from a vehicle on the 14300 block of Firestone Blvd. Various items were stolen from vehicles on the 16000 block of Avenida San Miguel and 14700 block of Alondra Blvd
Neighborhood Watch Guide Available Online
Learn the steps to start a Neighborhood Watch group by downloading a Neighborhood Watch guide from the City's website at www.cityoflamirada.org. The guide can be accessed via the Public Safety/Neighborhood Watch page.
This guide will help you organize volunteers, develop a neighborhood map,establish a roster, identify concerns and issues, develop strategies, schedule training and take action. It also contains information on City resources.
NEW! Food Truck Lineup Announced for La Mirada High
La Mirada~The Gourmet Food Truck Lineup at La Mirada High School has been announced for this week.
Participating at the school Thursday November 17th from 5:00-9:30 p.m. are: Meet N Potatoes, Slummin Gourmet, All American Grill, Surfer Taco, Brats Berlin &
Twist Burgers.
The event serves as a fundraiser for the athletics department and is held in the administration parking lot.
CRIME REPORT: Biola Avenue Hot Spot for Thefts
La Mirada Crime Report October 31- November 6, 2011
Robbery
A robbery was reported near Excelsior Dr. and La Mirada Blvd. Deputies took three suspects into custody in connection with the incident.
Aggravated Assault
Two aggravated assaults were reported last week. An assault was reported on the 14900 block of Valeda Dr. One suspect was arrested. An unknown suspect assaulted a male at a business on the 14900 block of Leffingwell Rd.
Residential Burglary
A burglary was reported on the 12100 block of Tanfield Dr. Several watches were stolen from the home. A laptop computer was reported stolen from an apartment on the 16100 block of Rosecrans Ave.
Other Structure Burglary
A tool storage locker was reported burglarized on the 13800 block of Biola Ave.
It doesn’t snow here often, but when it does
Are you looking for a place to go skiing that's not too far from home, and yet doesn't take hours battling traffic to actually get there and get back safely? One can search through mountains high and past big bears to find such a sweet spot, to no avail. One longs for the proverbial swimming hole of ski resorts; a little-known place secret to most everyone except the locals, and, like Jackson, Wyoming, the standard practice to tell others about the place is to say, "that place was terrible," when in reality, it's actually great, and especially so since so few people go.
Well, today is your fortunate day.
During the ski season, if you notice a day where it is very rainy, and cold enough to snow in the mountains, get ready! Early the next morning, do like I did and head up to Mt. Baldy. Put some chains in your car, and, from our part of town, take Imperial to the 57 north, to the 210 east, and exit the freeway on Mills Avenue heading north, which turns into the aptly-named Mt. Baldy Road. You'll know you've found the place when you see a smallish parking lot and a simple shack. Bust out whatever you use to carve up the white stuff, and head on up the ski lift for a great day of moderate to difficult runs. Take a break at the little lodge near the top of the first mountain lift; you'll find plenty of old-school character: simple grub, a super-hot stove to dry off your duds, and a great place to hang out with friends. Hit the slopes again, and be back at home before dinner. Seriously, the drive there and back is super-easy compared to some of the other ski resorts available to us.
It doesn't snow often on Baldy, but when it does, head on out for a day you won't forget for a long time. Don't forget, "Mt. Baldy sucks." 
Biola University to Lease Old Rancho School Site
News from recent City Study Session
La Mirada~Biola University has leased the former Rancho Elementary School site from the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District to house the University's home school K-12 operations.
The city will partner with Biola to allow continued access to the four-acre playing fields by youth sports organizations such as the La Mirada Girls Softball Association and the La Mirada Soccer Association.
As part of the agreement, the city will provide mowing services, with Biola providing all other general maintenance.
In other news, after a few years of an estranged relationship, the city and the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce may be entering into a new partnership. The city is exploring the idea of providing in-kind services to the Chamber such as office space for monthly meetings.
The city eliminated its subsidy to the Chamber in recent years.
New Chamber President, Debra Ellis told the La Mirada Blog that the Chamber has become all-volunteer, recently eliminating the salaried Director position and is "just dealing with obligations at this time."
NEW! Food Truck Lineup Announced for La Mirada High
La Mirada~The Gourmet Food Truck Lineup at La Mirada High School has been announced for this week.
Participating at the school Thursday November 10th from 5:00-9:30 p.m. are: Grilled Cheese Truck, Crepes Bonaparte, Bakery Truck, Curb A Peel, & Chuck Wagon.
The event serves as a fundraiser for the athletics department and is held in the administration parking lot.
UPDATE: Morrison, Pflanzer, Urquidi Lead in School Race
Norwalk~Incumbent Karen Morrison, Chris Pflanzer and Jesse Urquidi have captured the three setats up for grabs in the Norwalk-La Mirada School Board race, beating out the only other candidiate, Diane Gramajo.
Check the County's website here for results: http://tinyurl.com/d25ketd
Here is how the unofficial tally panned out:
| Karen Morrison | 2589 | 30.49 |
| Jessie Urquidi | 2149 | 25.31 |
| Chris Pflanzer | 2033 | 23.94 |
| Diane Gramajo | 1721 | 20.27 |
Beatitudes Golf Has Good Showing at Tournament
La Mirada~The Beatitudes of Our Lord School Golf Team participated in the 2011 CYO Fall Golf Tournament at Rancho Duarte Golf Course on Sunday October 9th, taking 3rd place in the team competition while winning four top awards in individual competitions.
Matthew Carungay (Seventh Grade) placed 2nd in the Boys A Division, Miguel Vergel De Dios (Fourth Grade) placed 1st in the Boys C Division and Camille Dimayuga (Fourth Grade) placed 1st in the Girls C Division.
Additionally, Austin Alba-Brooks (Seventh Grade) placed 1st and birdied in the Closest to the Pin Contest. With nearly 100 students from 18 schools in Los Angeles County participating, the Bobcats took home the most awards of all the schools in the tournament.
"This is only the second year for the Beatitudes Golf Team" said Mary Forrest, Beatitudes Athletic Director. "Our coaches Percy Carungay, Bill Brooks and Dennis Mendoza have done an incredible job preparing our talented golf team for success."
The Beatitudes of Our Lord School sports program is part of the CYO Big Ten conference.
