A letter from City Council Candidate John Accornero
EDITORS NOTE: The next La Mirada General Municipal Election for District 3 will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The qualified candidates are John Accornero and Ed Eng. This letter was emailed to us by Candidate Accornero.
In Districts 4 and 5, only incumbents Steve De Ruse and Anthony Ortero filed nomination papers respectively, therefore they were appointed to council and the election for these two districts was cancelled.
Dear La Mirada Resident,
My name is John Accornero and I am running to be elected to the City Council in the 3rd District.
I am asking you to vote for me in the election on March 5, 2024.
About me
I have lived in La Mirada since I was two years old and except for a six-year absence, have lived here ever since. I am 58-years-old, love gardening (I have orchids, palms, carnivorous plants and of course fruits and vegetables). I have been married to my only wife since 2009 but was not blessed with children. I love astronomy and watching rocket launches like some watch sports games. I used to scuba dive and hope someday I can get back into the ocean getting wet (I love water). I went to St Paul High School, class of 1983 and to Cerritos College, not knowing what I really wanted to do, but I took Botany, Zoology, Marine Biology, Calculus, and Ornamental Horticulture. (more)
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 powerful story of an 11-year-old-boy who experiences something incredible and undertakes something impossible.
Performances take place February 21 at 9:30am and 12:30pm, and Thursday February 22 at 9:30am, 12:30pm and 7pm. The production is adapted by Eric Coble and directed by Steve Cisneros. (more)
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; Alyssa Avila 11 5' 1" 2nd; 2nd Team All-League; Angelina Ratzlaff 11 5' 1"; Angelie Kennedy (Harding U. Commit) 11 5' 7"; Monsterat Reyes-Cardenas (San Diego State) 11 5' 5" All league Pitcher of the Year; Rebecca Eckart (Notre Dame Signee) 12 5' 9"; 1st Team All-League and Amber Valdez (Ottawa-AZ U. Signee) 12 5' 7".
Top new players/transfers include Riley Hillard 9 5' 8" C/1st; Reese Hillard 9 5' 7" Utility; Allison Ortega 9 5' 8" P and Megan Avila 9 5' 1" OF (more)
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 the dynamic evolution of popular music during that period. The musical "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" showcases a collection of the songs they penned during this influential era.
For those who may not be acquainted with Carole King, here are some songs that might surprise you as being part of her impressive repertoire. (more)
Tax Changes When Using Third-Party Apps for Transactions
You may have heard about a change in the tax law that lowered the threshold for when Payment Settlement Entities" (PSEs) are required to issue a 1099-K.
The old rule was that the PSE ("third party network") must send the taxpayer a 1099-K if: 1) The entity made payments to the taxpayer of more than $20,000 during the year, and 2) The taxpayer processed 200 or more transactions through that Payment Settlement Entity.
Well, now the limit is more than $600 and there is no transaction threshold.
What is a "Payment Settlement Entity"? (more)
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 in 1948 in an unincorporated area known as Dairy Valley. It was named La Mirada Drive-In after the closest town to the location and seemed to be in the middle of nowhere.
It was one of the largest drive-in theaters in the country, with the capacity to hold more than one thousand cars. (more)
The Principle of Honor
We live in a cancel culture society here in the United States of America. Cancel culture thinking has infiltrated not only the public, but also our institutions of higher learning.
One of the most valuable traits that has been lost in this country is the issue of honor. Think of honor as a magnet. What I am about to say has the potential to put everything in your life back into order.
“What you honor comes to you and what you dishonor goes from you.” This fact will work in relationships, in your business endeavors, in your finances, in your politics, and everything else in your life. Let’s call it the principle of honor. (more)
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 on Saturdays, located at 4682 Stanton Avenue in La Mirada.
Please respect the neighborhood by being courteous including any unnecessary or excessive noise.
For more information visit their Instagram page HERE! (more)
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 local governance and unity, for a prayer vigil organized by Temple Beth Ohr/La Mirada to show support for Israel.
The day brought about one hundred individuals together from various backgrounds and faiths, all joined in expressing their shared hopes for peace in the tumultuous region of the Middle East. (more)
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, Tech Enciso, Manny Peña, and Adam Quinones quickly rushed to aid Mr. De Leon while others called 911 for emergency assistance. (more)
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