Fire at Residence Restarts After Initial Knockdown
By Tony Aiello A fire, seemingly knocked down earlier in the day, reignited Sunday morning causing extensive damage to a residence in the 15000 block of Watkins Drive. Around 8:35 a.m. we reported the blaze on our X feed after the call came across on...
City Hall Fountain Renovation Project Underway
By Tony Aiello In what seems like a lifetime since it was shut down, the renovation project for the iconic fountain at City Hall, aiming to revitalize the centerpiece of the Civic Center and enhance the community's public space, is well underway. The fountain, located...
Shooting at Mirada West Center
A shooting occurred shortly after noon Friday in the 12700 block of Valley View Avenue at the Mirada West shopping center. The incident took place in front or near Unique Glam Cosmetics, causing one of the windows to be shattered at the business. The male...
Five Below Set to Open New La Mirada Location with Soft Opening on February 25
Five Below, the popular discount retailer known for its trendy, high-quality products priced at $5 or less, is bringing its unique shopping experience to the city with a brand-new store at 15743 Imperial Hwy in Green Hills Plaza/Northwest. The store will host a soft opening...
Historic West Coast Home of La Mirada Founder Destroyed by Eaton Fire
By Mark Mutz On Wednesday, Jan 8th, 2025, the Andrew McNally House in Altadena was destroyed by the Eaton Fire (the Eaton Fire started on Tue, Jan 7th, at about 6:18 PM). The Andrew McNally House was the home of La Mirada-founder Andrew McNally (March 4th, 1836...
Eight NLMUSD Schools Featured in Media Company Rankings
The 2025 Edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary and Best Middle School rankings were released and eight total Norwalk-La Mirada schools earned mention. The rankings include more than 79,000 public elementary and middle schools across the country. Schools are ranked at...
Fatal shooting near the VFW La Mirada
By Tony Aiello A man was fatally wounded after a shooting near the VFW in La Mirada Saturday night. The shooting occurred around 11 p.m. in the 13900 block of Valley View Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Paramedics rushed the shooting...
City Recognizes Public Safety Poster Contest Winners
At its October 22 City Council meeting, the La Mirada City Council recognized the winners of the City’s popular annual Public Safety Poster Contest. The poster contest promotes safety awareness in La Mirada schools. More than 250 students submitted poster entries highlighting this year’s contest...
La Mirada Library Events November 2024
Fall Celebrations: Faith, Culture, and Community Wednesday, November 06-3:00pm - 3:45pm Learn about cultures and faiths around the world through their fall celebrations. Explore food traditions during Rosh Hashanah, Diwali, and the Moon Festival, then use paper to create a plate of foods eaten on...
POLITICS: Inside the Recent City Council Forum and the Candidates
By Sammie Ann Wicks-Contributor Although mail-in ballots hit La Mirada mailboxes yesterday, it's relatively early in the local election cycle and some general consensus around the major issues affecting local government can still be heard. The La Mirada Blog recently found such a consensus in...