If Youâre Not Counted in the 2010 Census â Youâre Invisible
We all need to participate in the Census
The Constitution of the United States mandates that a count of the population of the be conducted every ten years. This count, or census, is conducted at the beginning of every decade, usually on April 1st. Our next Decennial Census is scheduled for April 1st, 2010.
How does the Census Bureau accomplish this?
Census operations are the largest non-war effort put forth by the Federal Government. It will take approximately 1.5 million temporary workers to complete this enormous task. All of the workers have to be hired, trained, given tools with which to complete their work (ie. computers, telephones, offices and supplies), and then after the Census process is complete, Decennial Census operations come to a close and the whole structure has to be dismantled. 
It begs the question, why do these workers want to be a part of the process? “Census workers are passionate about ouir work because we believe what we’re doing is important,” says Sandra Alvarado, Media Specialist with the Census Bureau. “Not to mention that 1.5 million people get to work and receive a paycheck which helps individual families who are struggling to get through these difficult times, and helps the economy at large.”
Participation in the Census is everyone’s civic duty and responsibility. Furthermore, it is of vital importance to each individual, their families and their communities. It is an opportunity, once every decade, to do something that will positively impact our lives for the next ten years.
Matadores Yet to Find Hitting Shoes
Lakewood~When the vast majority of the core of this year's La Mirada varsity baseball team were freshmen, they went and had their heads handed to them at Lakewood in a 10-0 loss.
The casts on both sides have changed little and, unfortunately, neither did the results Saturday in the second round of the Loara Tournament.
With a rainstorm blowing through just as the Matadores were going to take the field for warmups, getting in the contest was in deep jeopardy. But the dark clouds disappeared and so did La Mirada's bats for a second straight game to open the season in an 11-0 shellacking at the hands of the Lancers.
La Mirada (1-1) will likely play a home game Tuesday in the third round against either Vista Murrietta or El Dorado, one of which will also carry a 1-1 record into the meeting.
Matadore Baseball Season Returns!
Editors note: Follow the Matadores quest for their eleventh Suburban League title in twelve years this season as we cover every game to the very end.
La Mirada~La Mirada's pitching was dominant in a two-game sweep of visiting Montebello and Whittier in a shortened official scrimmage this past Tuesday rescheduled from Saturday's rain bursts. The Matadores won both mini contests, 2-0, by allowing just one hit over seven innings.
La Mirada, ranked No. 20 in the Los Angeles Times' pre-season rankings, opens the promising 2010 season Friday in the Loara Tournament against Fountain Valley at 3 p.m. at Brookhurst Park.
BREAKING NEWS-Vons Closing in La Mirada
Arbys La Mirada across the street closes recently also.
La Mirada~It's official. After a year of speculation, the Vons Supermarket at 12710 Valley View (at Imperial) is scheduled to close March 27th.
The store has been there since 1968-42 years. This site predicted the store would close last April.
All Vons employees will be tranfered to other locations.
This has to be considered a blow to the other tenants in the Mirada West Center. Probably the most underated center in La Mirada, the center has long been one of the most consistent sales-tax providers to the city's coffers, despite many obstacles.
March Madness Returns to LM Theatre
Eight Spectacular Events in One Amazing Month!
La Mirada~ La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts announces an extraordinary month of amazing entertainment! Once again, it’s MARCH MADNESS in La Mirada – and 2010 brings some of its most spectacular events to date - featuring everything from Debbie Reynolds to Ed Asner as FDR; Journey to Abbey Road, there is absolutely something for everyone in a month full of sensational musical events and theatrical wonder! MARCH MADNESS 2010 will include:
Website Upgrade Update-Migration Complete
YOU MAY STILL NOTICE SOME TECHNICAL "GLITCHES" NOW AND THEN, BUT FOR THE MOST PART WE HAVE COMPLETED OUR MIGRATION FROM WEATHERSCOUT.COM TO LAMIRADABLOG.COM. IF YOU VISIT WEATHERSCOUT.COM, YOU WILL NOW LONGER RECEIVE NEW UPDATES FOR NEWS IN LA MIRADA. CHANGE YOUR FAVORITES, REFRESH YOUR BROWSERS, ETC. TO LAMIRADABLOG.COM. ENJOY.
Halloween Club Moving to La Mirada
La Mirada~The Halloween Club of Santa Fe Springs is moving to La Mirada-in fact, it has already opened for business.
Because of the I-5 Wideing Project, the business is being forced to move. The Halloween Club-a year round operation- will occupying the old Gateway Chevrolet site on Firestone Blvd. The Santa Fe Springs site is also on Firestone.
Not only will this provide a large sales tax boom for the city, improvements can be expected on the property, which has become an eyesore recently.
Young Politicians Propose Public Art Plan
Dames Takes Swipe at School District
La Mirada~Established in 1960, the Youth In Government program partners with the La Mirada Ebell Service Club and La Mirada High School to give students an opportunity to work with city officials and learn about municipal government. These students are given the assignment of reviewing community issues or existing programs and services, developing alternatives and providing recommendations for enhancing services and programs.
As part of the Youth In Government program, the Student City Council and staff are paired with their city counterparts at a special La Mirada City Council meeting where they conduct business just as a regular city council meeting would be conducted. The Youth In Government program has actively contributed to the development of the La Mirada Community Gymnasium and the installation of left-turn signals at busy intersections.
In 2009, the Youth In Government group proposed that the city create and implement a Go Green Action Plan to assess current energy usage, identify new energy efficient practices, establish partnerships and promote a green and environmentally conscious city. The group also recommended that staff pursue grant funding to develop a community bike trail along Coyote Creek. These proposals were well received, and city staff is working on a Go Green Action Plan to be implemented in 2009–10 and pursuing grant funding to develop the bike trail.
WOW! La Mirada Chamber Welcomes Latest Member
La Mirada~The La Mirada Chamber of Commerce presented a ribbon cutting ceremony today to welcome its newest member, WOW! Workout World, located at 12805 Valley View Avenue in La Mirada.
A light lunch and a tour of the facility was provided for about 75 guests. For more information email info@lm chamber.org.
Above, La Mirada Chamber President Pastor Jack Miranda welcomes WOW! owners, B. Brian Miller and his brother Darren to the La Mirada community.
Free Annual Career Expo and Job Fair Returns
Norwalk~Cerritos College's annual Career Expo and Job Fair will be held Tuesday, March 23, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Wilford Michael Library/Falcon Square sidewalk at Cerritos College, 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650.
The event, which attracts more than 500 attendees each year, is free and open to Cerritos College students and the general public. It is recommended that attendees dress in business attire and bring copies of resumes with them.
During the expo, attendees will have opportunity to speak to recruiters, learn about the companies, explore job opportunities, network with recruiters, and receive suggestions from employers on resumes and interviewing skills. Employers representing business, finance, technology, healthcare, retail and other industries will participate in the expo. Resume writing and job fair strategies workshops will be offered prior to the event. Current list of participating employers includes Caltrans, Home Depot, L.A. Restaurant Management, L.A. County Fire Department, LAFD, LAPD, Project Apple/Bellflower USD, Southern California Edison, Target, the University of Phoenix and more.
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