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La Mirada News and Halloween Happenings
Art Show opens November 14th at the Activity Center
All are invited to attend the “Mirrors of Your Mind” Art Show presented by the Arts Colony of La Mirada.
The art exhibit will be open to the public starting on Monday, November 14 through Friday, November 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the La Mirada Activity Center. An award reception will conclude the art show on Saturday, November 20 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
The La Mirada Activity Center is located at 13810 La Mirada Boulevard. (more)
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La Mirada Crime Summary October 3-9
Notable Arrests
Two suspects were arrested throughout La Mirada for various warrants and narcotics violations.A suspect was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. An arrest was made for reckless driving. A suspect was arrested for domestic violence and child endangerment.
Robbery
An armed robbery occurred on the 15700 block of Imperial Hwy. No injuries were sustained during the incident and cash was reported stolen.
Aggravated Assault
A suspect was arrested for throwing rocks at a victim on the 12000 block of Santa Gertrudes Ave. No injuries were sustained during the incident. An evening assault was reported on the 15000 block of Imperial Hwy. This incident is still under investigation. (more)
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Group files lawsuit against La Mirada over state housing requirements
A nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing housing availability in California has filed legal action against La Mirada, as well as eight other Southern California cities, accusing officials of dragging their feet in implementing state-required plans to expand housing.
Californians for Homeownership, which is sponsored by the California Association of Realtors, filed a petition for a writ of mandate last month against La Mirada, as well as Fullerton and Claremont, according to the organization and court documents.
The group has previously filed similar legal action against the cities of Vernon, South Pasadena, Manhattan Beach, Laguna Hills, La Habra Heights and Bradbury. (more)
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Controversial moderator raises eyebrows at Norwalk-La Mirada USD Board Candidates Forum
A candidate’s forum ahead of next month’s Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Governing Board election took a contentious tone as candidates questioned the questions they were being asked by a controversial event moderator, which largely centered around topics of critical race theory, abortion, birth control and gender identity.
The forum with the eight candidates was hosted Sept. 15 by the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce and was broadcast live on La Mirada Blog TV. Those competing in the election are incumbents Norma Amezcua, Narcis Brasov, Rob Cancio and Jorge Tirado, as well as challengers Casey Chattle, Becky Langenwalter, Rudy Miranda and Lorena Vidaurre. (more)
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La Mirada Crime Summary September 26-October 2
Notable Arrests
Ten suspects were arrested throughout La Mirada for various warrants and narcotics violations. One suspect was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. One arrest was made for felony weapon charges. One suspect was arrested for petty theft from a business and one suspect was arrested for residential burglary.
Residential Burglary
A residential burglary was reported on the 14900 block of Excelsior Dr. The exact loss is yet to be determined. (more)
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City Council poised to finalize election results
City to declare Sarega winner of District 2 race and reorganize at next meeting
The La Mirada City Council is scheduled to declare election results final next week and re-administer the oath of office to incumbent Andrew Sarega following his narrow victory in the race for the District 2 council seat.
Three votes separated Sarega from his nearest challenger, Chris Pflanzer, in the June 7 election, which was held in conjunction with the statewide primary election. The final count certified by the Los Angeles County Registrar's Office last week listed 570 votes, or 34.34%, for Sarega and 567 votes, or 34.16%, for Pflanzer. (more)
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Independence Day celebration returns to Regional Park
Celebrate our nation with family, friends, and the community as the popular Independence Day Celebration returns after a two-year COVID-19 hiatus on Sunday, July 3 from 4 to 9 p.m. at La Mirada Regional Park.
Enjoy live music with pop hits from Dance Dance Evolution and country tunes from the Kelley Boyz as local organizations sell a variety of food and treats. (more)
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Sarega maintains 3-vote lead in La Mirada City Council race as ballot counting ends
Election won't be finalized until after Independence Day weekend
The ballot counting from the June 7 election officially concluded Friday, but the winner of La Mirada's District 2 City Council race remained too close to call, with incumbent Andrew Sarega holding on to a three-vote lead, according to county data.
Sarega registered 570 ballots as of Friday afternoon, or 34.34%, compared with 567, or 34.16%, for challenger Chris Pflanzer, according to the latest election information released by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's Office. (more)
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Fireworks stands now open in La Mirada
As America prepares for Independence Day, fireworks stands are now open in La Mirada. The stands provide a major fundraising opportunity for the groups that participate in the selling each year.
Booths are open July 1 through July 3 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on July 4 from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
If you plan on purchasing fireworks this year, use the guide below as a way to support your favorite group.
Be safe and have fun from all of us here at the La Mirada Blog! (more)
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Sarega maintains lead in La Mirada City Council race
UPDATE: 6/24/22 6:59 p.m.
Sarega maintains narrow lead in La Mirada City Council race as counting winds down
The two leaders in the race for La Mirada City Council District 2 remained separated by only four votes Friday, with only one week of ballot counting remaining.
Incumbent Andrew Sarega had received the most tallied votes at 570, or 34.36%, according to data released Friday by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's Office. (more)
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