Current La Mirada Chick-Fil-A Franchisee Bails
By Tony Aiello The current franchisee of the La Mirada Chick-fil-A will be relinquishing their operations in La Mirada and will be taking over the Lakewood location where that franchisee is retiring. A source tells the La Mirada Blog that the La Mirada location will...
Editorial-La Mirada has Responsive City Government
In it's nearly 64-year history as a city, La Mirada has always exceled in executing the two basic functions of local government: maintaining the roads and keeping the public safe. The community is known for its lengthy, green, manicured roadways and is consistently recognized as...
City Council reorganization features a refreshing change
The La Mirada City Council conducted its annual reorganization last month selecting Steve De Ruse as Mayor for the 2023-24 term. Councilmember Andrew Sarega was selected to serve as Mayor Pro Tem in a 4-0 vote with Councilman John Lewis abstaining. It seems as if...
Is this the right time to give Cerritos College more money?
Residents asked to increase their contribution to the college by 60 percent A major property tax for La Mirada and nearby small cities is on the ballot this November, despite one official saying the money is unnecessary. “Every time I’ve been on campus these last...
Lack of peace clouds La Mirada election cycles
I have an Olive tree in the front yard and it’s wild. There are a couple other olive trees way up Hesse Drive, but they’re tame, trimmed like a Bob Ross afro and circled by brick planters. Domesticated. I have the only wild olive tree...
City Council Race 2022
I am officially declaring, the City Council election season has begun in La Mirada. I am not an expert on politics, elections or anything else really, but I can offer a unique perspective and why not? This is the third campaign season La Mirada residents...
Where Does the La Mirada Blog Go Next?
Well, I think it’s about time. You mean an opinion column on my own website? What a novel concept. I hope to produce this on a every-other-month basis so let’s see and let’s go. Thank YOU for taking time out of your busy day to...
Is La Mirada Now a Divided City?
Forty years ago, I began my career as a realtor in La Mirada. A home was about $53,000. Today, they’re around $500,000. Life is about change. Change is inevitable and our City Council election on March 7, 2017 is no exception. In the past, candidates...
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Opinions, Comments and Information from Blog Readers
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