News and Happenings Around Town March 2024
Restaurant roundup -La Mirada-based Cassidy's Corner Cafe is expanding out of Los Angeles County to open a new location in Eastvale, within the burgeoning Hamner Place, a 13-acre mixed-use shopping center with a targeted opening date of April 2024. Many of you might remember Cassidy's...
Phantom Projects Brings The Giver to La Mirada Theatre
La Mirada based Phantom Projects Theatre Group is bringing The Giver to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts February 21-22, 2024. Based on one of the most influential novels for pre-teens and teens, this Newbery Award-Winning dystopian novel by Lois Lowry tells the...
La Mirada High Softball/Baseball Preview 2024
Softball Coach: Brent Tuttle Tha Lady Matadores, led by Coach Tuttle, (18-9 last season), have 12 returning players for the 2024 campaign including Amanda Urbina (Oregon Commit) 11 5' 6", SS; D 1 All CIF/League MVP; Angelyna Conde 11 5' 5" 3rd 1st Team All-League;...
REVIEW: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is a Memorizing Journey at La Mirada Theatre
Carole King exerted a pivotal influence on the musical landscape of the 1960s and 1970s. Collaborating with her then-husband Gerry Goffin, as well as friends Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, she crafted a multitude of chart-topping songs for various artists, playing a significant role in...
This Day in History: La Mirada Drive-In Opened 70 Years Ago
On November 5th, 1953 the La Mirada Drive-In Theatre opened with Wings of the Hawk and Golden Blade playing and forever established itself in La Mirada pop culture history that continues to this day. A dairy and orange orchard occupied the land that was purchased...
Latest News and Happenings Around Town October 2023
The Curse of the Raven returns for a fourth year with opening night on October 21st inspired by La Mirada residents Robert and Kristy, both former Knott's Halloween Haunt employees. The home haunt will be open nightly 7:00-10:00 p.m. through Halloween Night with scare actors...
Unity and Hope: La Mirada Prayer Vigil for Israel
During times of adversity and hardship, the community of La Mirada demonstrates an exceptional ability to unite in support of those in need. This solidarity was evident Sunday as families, individuals, and community members gathered in front of La Mirada City Hall, a symbol of...
NEWS: Local Heroes and Teaching Awards
The Community Spotlight Award recognizes exceptional members or organizations of the community who, through their actions, reflect positively on themselves and the City. On August 3rd, resident and Community Gymnasium member Crisanto De Leon suffered a cardiac emergency and collapsed to the floor. Paul Castillo,...
REVIEW: Let the Rhythm Get You in La Mirada Through October 29
"On Your Feet!" chronicles the remarkable, real-life journey of Gloria and Emilio Estefan, two individuals who wholeheartedly embraced their music, heritage and each other to rise as international sensations. Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine have cemented an enduring cultural legacy, their music continuing...
Another Train Incident Plagues Infamous Crossing
A train apparently collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue at Marquardt Avenue early this morning, although not officially confirmed. The incident was first reported to us from one of our Instagram followers at 2:29 a.m. (more)