CRIME REPORT: Five Grand Thefts Occur in LM Last Week
The following is the crime report for La Mirada October 10-16, 2011
Aggravated Assault
Two assaults were reported. An assault was reported on the 15100 block of Alicante Rd. It is still under investigation. A domestic assault was reported on the 14500 block of Sta
ge Rd.
Residential Burglary
Two burglaries were reported at a residence on the 14600 block of Fairvilla Dr. The two incidents occurred two months apart.
Other Structure Burglary
Two separate thefts from gym lockers were reported on the 13300 block of Beach Blvd. Various personal items were taken in both thefts.
Vehicle Burglary
Four vehicle burglaries were reported last week. A burglary occurred on the 15200 block of Badlona Dr. A window smash burglary was reported on the 12800 block of Oakwood Lane. A purse was stolen in that incident. A second window smash burglary was reported on the 13300 block of Kilkenny Court. Stereo and golf equipment were stolen from a vehicle on the 15900 block of Alicante Rd.
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 October 27th from 5:00-9:30 p.m. are: Brats Berlin, Jogasaki, Shrimp Pimp, Phamish, Rebel Bite and Bakery Truck.
The event serves as a fundraiser for the athletics department and is held in the administration parking lot.
Sheriff’s Station to Host Haunted Jail and Open House
Norwalk~The Norwalk Sheriff's Station is holding a free Halloween event- a Haunted Jail and Open House on Sat.,Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
The jail will be filled with ghouls, ghosts, monsters and the living dead. The Station parking lot will contain displays, a Sheriff's helicopter, "Bert" the sheriff's camel, and Sheriff's Department vehicles and motorcycles.
Face painting and a bounce house will be available for children. A free hot dog lunch will also be served.
Dine Out and Support Ebell Scholarship Program
La Habra~The La Mirada Ebell Club and Applebee's Restaurant will co-host a "Dining to Donate" event Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the La Habra eatery, 1238 W. Imperial Hwy., La Habra.
Flyers must be presented to wait staff upon ordering, so as to alert management to give 15% of that party's check to Ebell for its scholarship program.
Flyers also will be honored at Applebee's "car-side-to-go" area, according to Beverly Franck, chairman.
Come out and eat and assist the youth in the La Mirada area at the same time. Flyers may be picked up at the La Mirada Activity Center. Or call Marilyn at (562) 944-0585 for delivery or more information.
CRIME REPORT: Thieves Turn Their Sights on Older Toyota Trucks; Lock Your Vehicles at All Times to Minimize Chance of Burglary
La Mirada~The following is the crime report for La Mirada the week of October 3-9, 2011:
Residential Burglary
Two residential burglaries were reported last week. An incident occurred on the 11700 block of Gayview Dr. A second burglary was reported on the 12700 block of Biola Ave. Jewelry was stolen in both incidents.
Other Structure Burglary
A burglary was reported on the 13300 block of Hillsborough Drive. Several plants were stolen.
Elderly Woman Struck and Killed by Vehicle in La Mirada
La Mirada~An elderly woman was struck and killed by a vehicle this morning around 9:45 a.m. at the corner of Imperial Highway and La Mirada Blvd.
Lieutenant Rivera of the Norwalk Sheriff's Station said the accident occurred as the vehicle was exiting a driveway near the Shell gas station. He indicated the woman was traveling on the sidewalk when she was struck. No arrests were made at the scene and the accident remains under investigation.
La Mirada Blog Facebook fan, Monica Vasquez-Ashley reported that the lady was using a walker at the time of the incident, but that has not been confirmed. Also, another fan, Rhonda Halstead seemed to indicate that the vehicle involved was actually a truck-again not verified.
Rivera did not release the name of the victim, only saying she was in her 80's. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ebell to Feature Indian Heritage
La Mirada~Judie Peters will share her knowledge of Cherokee Indian history with La Mirada Ebell members and guests 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 in Room 1, City Hall, 13900 La Mirada Blvd.
The 44-year La Mirada resident will display artifacts collected while researching her ancestry. Included are dolls, dream catchers, pots and gourds. Peters also will discuss basket-weaving, a past-time she learned so her three children and two grandchildren could learn more about the family's Indian heritage.
Gourmet Food Trucks Come to La Mirada
La Mirada~The gourmet food truck craze has now come to La Mirada.
La Mirada High School that is.
Every Thursday night from 5:30-9:00 p.m. the school site will host a gourmet food truck event with 6-8 vendors offering up creative street cuisine.
The event will serve as a fundraiser for the athletics department and will be held in the administration building parking lot.
Gourmet-on-the-go such as Los Angeles' famous Kogi taco trucks, have exploded in Southern California in recent years-creating a multi-million dollar industry. The recipe? Sophisticated food at reasonable prices.
"We have really seen a positive response from the different schools we have visited", said Danielle Murcia, booking manager for Curbside Bites, "The schools can always use extra funds. It helps them out and it's a fun event for the community. It's really a win-win for everyone."
This Thursday's merchants include: Nom Nom Truck, Cheeseball Wagon, Crazy Creole Cafe, Naan Stop, Don Chow Tacos and Chunk N Chip.
The line-up of trucks will change weekly which you can find on our Twitter badge or by visiting us at www.twitter.com/lamiradablog.
La Mirada High School is located at 13520 Adelfa Drive in La Mirada, across the street from La Mirada County Regional Park.
Candidates Forum Scheduled for School Board
Norwalk~A Candidates Forum will be held for the Norwalk-La Mirada School Board on Thursday, October 20th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Norwalk City Hall Council Chambers, 12700 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk.
There are four candidates manuevering for three spots-Jesse Urquidi, Karen Morrison, Chris Pflanzer, and Diane Gramajo.
The event is being hosted by the Norwalk Community Coordinating Council and the Norwalk Woman's Club.
New Non-Profit Hopes to Let Kids Dance
Whittier~A new non-profit organization, the Whittier Youth Ballet, will hold its Premier Performance Fundraiser on Saturday, October 8th at the Whittier Community Theater, 7630 S. Washington Ave. in Whittier.
The goal of the WYB is to grant scholarships to help expose the underprivileged to dance as well as provide advanced training to youth in Whittier and the surrounding communities-giving kids more opportunities to study and appreciate the art of dance.
The free event begins at 5 p.m. with appetizers and refreshments, followed by a brief dance performance at 6:00. Door prizes will also be part of the festivities.
Donations will be accepted, but the main purpose of this event is to introduce WYB to the community.
For more information, to RSVP, or to make a donation, please contact Kathleen Diaz at (562) 533-0671.
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