La Mirada NewsBites | July 28, 2025
Metcalf at OC Fair La Mirada’s favorite Elton John impersonator, Kenny Metcalf, will be appearing at The Hanger at the Orange County Fair, Wednesday July 30th at 8:15 p.m. An accomplished musician and vocalist, Metcalf and his Early Years Band recreates the multiple Grammy-winning legend and flamboyant...
La Mirada Crime & Safety Recap | July 14-20, 2025
Notable Arrests Six suspects were arrested throughout La Mirada for various warrants and narcotics violations. One suspect was arrested for vandalism. Other Structure Burglary An overnight burglary was reported on the 14900 block of Gagely Drive. A burglary into a cargo container occurred on the 16000...
Dutch Bros Coffee to Open New La Mirada Location, Raising Traffic Concerns
By La Mirada Blog Staff Dutch Bros Coffee, the popular drive-thru coffee chain sweeping across Southern California, is set to open a new location at 14840 Beach Blvd. in La Mirada this summer. The company, known for its vibrant energy and loyal following, is excited...
La Mirada Crime & Safety Recap | July 7-13, 2025
Notable Arrests Three suspects were arrested throughout La Mirada for various warrants and narcotics violations. Robbery A daytime robbery occurred on the 14600 block of Richvale Drive. This incident is still under investigation. A robbery was reported on the 15700 block of Imperial Highway. Aggravated...
Overnight Fatality on Steprock Drive
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide investigators are on the scene to assist the Norwalk Station with a shooting death investigation. The incident, possibly associated with a house party, was reported Sunday, July 13, 2025, at approximately 3:43 a.m., on the 14800 block of Steprock Drive,...
La Mirada NewsBites | July
Coyote Hills Nature Walk The Coyote Hills are a natural wonder, a part of the La Mirada area’s history and a community jewel. On January 7, 1847 Commodore Robert Stockton and his American Army troops camped at the “Los Coyotes House” in preparation for the...
La Mirada Crime & Safety Recap | June 30 – July 6, 2025
Notable Arrests Two suspects were arrested throughout La Mirada for various warrants and narcotics violations. Robbery A robbery was reported on the 12800 block of La Mirada Boulevard. This incident is still under investigation. Aggravated Assault A late-night assault was reported on the 13500 block...
La Mirada NewsBites | July
City Adopts Balanced Budget The La Mirada City Council adopted a balanced budget for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year at its June 24 City Council meeting. The adopted budget maintains the City’s commitment to sound fiscal management while continuing to fund essential services and infrastructure improvements.General...
La Mirada Library Summer Events | July Edition
All About the Sea (and Sharks!)Wednesday, July 9, 2:30 – 3:30 pmJoin Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc. and discover how much of the earth is covered by water, explore different marine habitats, learn about connectivity between ecosystems, and gain more knowledge on how to care for...
A Neighborhood Affair: La Mirada’s Early Independence Day Celebrations
Before the large annual fireworks event officially began at La Mirada Regional Park, there were many other hyperlocal Independence Day celebrations in the La Mirada area, like the Green Hills Parade of today. In the early 20th century, ranch hands at founder Andrew McNally’s Windermere...