Splendid September events and other La Mirada news
September happenings
-St. Paul of the Cross School will host their third annual car show on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the school campus at 14030 Foster Road.
Enjoy a day of family fun, cars, music and food!
For more information or event sponsorship call (562) 447-8630.
-Gather your blankets and lawn chairs, pack your picnic and come experience the music and drama of Don Giovanni under the stars at La Mirada Regional Park, 13701 Adelfa Drive
RSVP HERE to receive the latest updates and a free gift at the event. This event is free to attend and open to all ages.
There will be arts and crafts activities for families to enjoy before the simulcast begins at 6:00 p.m. (more)
Suspect Sought Following Fatal Stabbing and 2nd Attack on Another Elderly Man Nearby
Homicide detectives sought help and urged vigilance Wednesday as they continued seeking a man who they say stabbed an elderly man to death inside a South Whittier home on Tuesday afternoon, as well as assaulted another elderly man two blocks away.
The deadly assault took place about 3 p.m. in the 15300 block of Goodhue Street in South Whittier, while the other attack took place minutes before at a home in the 15500 block of Fernview Street in Whittier, authorities said during a press conference.
“We believe there is a public safety risk,” Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said. “This individual has committed at least two violent assaults on at least two elderly individuals.” (more)
Man Fatally Stabbed in South Whittier Home
A man died at the scene of a stabbing inside a South Whittier house on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
Deputies first responded about 3 p.m. to a report of an “assault with a deadly weapon” in the 15300 block of Goodhue Street in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Information Bureau. (more)
Fiesta de Artes-The Legendary La Mirada Festival of the Arts
A PORTRAIT OF THE LA MIRADA FIESTA de ARTES
by Cathy Moses
IN THE BEGINNING... It wasn't long after La Mirada became a city in 1960 that their celebration of the arts began. By that time the beautiful rolling hills studded with olive orchards of the vast McNally Rancho had been supplanted by new tract houses, schools, and a new shopping center for the energetic young families moving into Southern California.
Keenly deciding they wanted to determine their own future, the residents soon incorporated La Mirada and elected their first city council--Jack Clifford, Jerry Resnick, Estelle Troup, Jim Jenkins, and Dick Danson--to set their city's future. (more)
On the Menu: Camarones a la Diabla at Taqueria Las Comadres
(IG @taquerialascomadres)
Are you up for the challenge?
Can you handle the thrill of Camarones a la Diabla's fiery embrace?
The allure lies not just in its captivating heat, but also in its ability to harmonize contrasting flavors. (more)
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)