Two More Candidates Pull Papers With Intent to File
La Mirada~Two more potential candidates have entered the La Mirada City Council race.
Attorney Paul R. Brown and Andrew Sarega, police officer, both visited city hall Monday.
That makes six candidates vying for three spots-which could make this one of the most interesting La Mirada elections in recent memory.
There is one non-incumbent "open" seat with the retirement of councilman Hal Malkin.
Pursuit Ends in La Mirada; Surprises Neighborhood
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Officials comb the scene after two suspects were taken into custody after pursuit through La Mirada neighborhood |
Start of Pursuit Appeared to be in Santa Fe Springs
La Mirada~Last Tuesday around Noon, a pursuit by Buena Park Police and U.S. Marshalls ended in the City of La Mirada.
Just how did it end up in La Mirada?
"(Buena Park) Armed robbery detectives and U.S. Marshalls were investigating a strong armed robbery that occurred October 9th at the Coral Motel, 7891 Whitaker, in Buena Park," said Sgt. Cohanek of the Buena Park Police Department.
"Their investigation led them to Alondra Blvd. and Firestone Blvd (Santa Fe Springs), where they encountered a 1997 Toyota Rav 4 vehicle-believed to be involved in the robbery", he said.
"From there, the suspects immediately fled and a pursuit ensued, going on and off the 5 freeway, through parking lots, and a construction site", Cohanek said.
The automobile eventually pulled over without incident at the intersection of San Feliciano Drive and Castellon Road in La Mirada.
Arrested were Francisco Zarate, 35 and Valerie Gonzales, 25-residence unknown.
La Mirada Blog Facebook fan Jackie Stewart said, "They zoomed right passed the preschool I work at; it was lunch time and we had to rush the kids inside and go to lock-down mode. It ended a short time later by Neff Park. Everyone was safe."
Four Now in the Race for City Council
La Mirada~La Mirada Community Services Commissioner Steve DeRuse announced this past summer he would be running for La Mirada City Council.
DeRuse pulled nomination papers at city hall yesterday joining Mayor Pete Dames, Councilman Steve Jones, and Planning Commissioner Larry Mowles who pulled papers on Monday.
Potential candidates have until December 13th to file, or December 15th if an incumbent does not run.
The March 8th election scenario now has four city officials running for three spots- a rarity in La Mirada politics.
Ken Taylor, who ran two years ago, is not entering the race this time around according to his son Kenny.
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La Mirada Gets Home Game in First Round
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La Mirada~The Matadores of La Mirada High will take their first step in defense of their CIF title, hosting Muir High School (Pacific League) this Friday, November 19th, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Goodman Stadium-in first round action..
In Girls Cross-Country News: Super Sophomore Taylor Jones leads the Lady Mats, fresh off another Suburban League title, into this Saturday's third-consecutive CIF-SS finals appearance at Mt. SAC in Walnut. Mats could make their first appearance ever at State with a strong showing.
Individually, in Boys CC action: Regan Garcia advanced to finals. He will run in Division 3 at 7:45 a.m. this Saturday.
The Girls team will run at 8:25 a.m.
Just over the hills on Colima; Get up early and enjoy some great long distance running stars of tomorrow and support the La Mirada Matadores!
Dash This Saturday; Helping Families Struck by Cancer
Whittier - From Maddi's Closet volunteers are gearing up for the 6th Annual Mad Dash Community Friend Walk for Children with Cancer, scheduled at La Serna High School in Whittier on November 13, 2010.
The Mad Dash is a non-competitive walk where kids and adults of all ages have an opportunity to help fight childhood cancer. The first 100 children to pass the finish line will receive a commemorative medal in honor of their participation in the event.
The Mad Dash begins at 8:00 a.m. with check-in and same day registration along with a pancake breakfast hosted by La Mirada and Whittier Kiwanis. There will also be pre-walk opening festivities and games with the 5 year old and under "Fun Relay Race" beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Participant registration for The Mad Dash is $25 for adults and $15 for children. Participants can walk as an individual or as part of a team of 5 or more. Each team will receive a participation certificate and team photo. Advanced Registration includes a t-shirt, pancake breakfast and special raffle ticket. Registration, including the pancake breakfast and additional raffle tickets for great prizes, can also be purchased at the event.
“Soldiers” to Perform at La Mirada Ebell Meeting
La Mirada~"Colette Aubrey and the Shanti Soldiers" will perform 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10 for La Mirada Ebell members at their monthly meeting.
Aubrey, a songstress from the age of 10, may best be known for co-hosting with husband Jay, the "Yogi World with Coco B and Jay" radio show on KUCI/88.9 FM.
Pop, Jazz and Blues were Aubrey's music choices until 2006, when she discovered the practice of Yoga and learned to play the harmonium, a devotional instrument.
Aubrey teamed up with the "Shanti Soldiers" in July of this year and now, is collaborating with "Soldiers" on its first devotional album.
The group also includes Jayson "Jay" Baron and Jason "Jaja" Carlton
A hard-rock devotee for two decades, Jaja now brings his rock and roll guitar expertise to "Shanti Soldiers" musical performances.
The Ebell program is expected to be a mix of vocal and instrumental sounds, as Aubrey and Jay introduce attendees to the harmonium, digeridoo, dotar and harmonica.
Guests are welcome at all Ebell meetings held the second Wednesday of the month in Room 1 at La Mirada City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Blvd.
Council Filing Period Opens; Mowles to Pull Papers
La Mirada~With the mid-term elections behind us, we can now focus on the local elections, which will take place March 8, 2011-about four months from now.
La Mirada resident Larry Mowles, who this past June told the La Mirada Blog his intention to run for La Mirada City Council, will make it official this Monday when he pulls nomination papers at City Hall-on the first day of the filing period. Potential candidates have until December 13th, 2011 to file.
Three council seats need to be filled with the terms of Hal Malkin, Steve Jones, and Pete Dames being exhausted. The three ran a successive "togetherness" campaign four years ago, easily swatting away the competition.
Malkin has made it clear for over this past year, he will not be running for a fifth term as a council member. Steve Jones is expected to file, and Dames is playing his usual close-to-the-vest approach, saying all along, as least publicly, he is undecided.
Resident Steven De Ruse also expressed interest in the race to the Blog this past September.
La Mirada Salutes Veterans
La Mirada~La Mirada’s eighth annual Veteran’s Observance event will be held Monday, November 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. .
This free event is open to all ages and will honor veterans in the community.
The program will honor the heroic men and women in the armed forces who have served the United States of America throughout our nation’s history. A patriotic presentation will pay tribute to the veterans and representatives of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will post our nation’s colors. Veterans will share their stories and display memorabilia with the community.
For more information call (562) 943-7277
New Musical at La Mirada Theatre Starts November 5th
La Mirada~Don't miss this brand new musical by Tony and Olivier Award-winner John Caird (Nicholas Nickelby, Les Miserables) and Tony-nominee Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre), "Daddy Long Legs" playing November 5th-21st at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Set in turn-of-the-century New England, this is the story of Jerusha Abbot, a talented orphan sent to a prestigious college by an anonymous benefactor she nicknames Daddy Long Legs.
Revealed through witty, wistful letters, her journey to self-sufficiency, education, and romance chronicles the emergence of a delightfully independent American woman.
For tickets call (562) 944-9801 or (714) 994-6310, or visit lamiradatheatre.com.
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