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Shooting on Freeway Leads to Death of Teen
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A minivan stopped just east of La Mirada after being fatally shot at on the 5 freeway. Photo by Tony Aiello |
Vehicle involved in shooting stops just east of La Mirada city limits
Santa Fe Springs~A car-to-car freeway shooting occurred around 9:40 pm Wednesday night at the 5 freeway and Carmenita Road.
The minivan hit by gunshots exited the freeway at Rosecrans Avenue and traveled east eventually stopping just before Marquardt Avenue.
John Estrada, 17, of Lakewood was pronounced dead a short time later after being transported to a local hospital. The other two victims in the vehicle in their 20's and 30's are in stable condition.
Police officers closed down the northbound lanes of the freeway between Rosecrans and Carmenita, looking for clues and evidence.
With essentially two crime scenes to deal with, on the freeway and on Rosecrans, deputies received assistance from the Lakewood/Cerritos and Pico Rivera sheriff stations and the California Highway Patrol.
Officials are still searching for a motive in this case.
Shooting on Freeway Leaves Teen Dead
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| A vehicle stops just before Marquardt Avenue after being fatally shot at Wednesday night. Photo Tony Aiello |
Santa Fe Springs~A car-to-car freeway shooting occurred around 9:40 pm Wednesday night at the 5 freeway and Carmenita Road.
The minivan hit by gunshots exited the freeway at Rosecrans Avenue and traveled east eventually stopping just before Marquardt Avenue-just west of the La Mirada city limits.
John Estrada, 17, of Lakewood was pronounced dead a short time later after being transported to a local hospital. The other two victims in the vehicle in their 20's and 30's are in stable condition.
Police officers closed down the northbound lanes of the freeway between Rosecrans and Carmenita, looking for clues and evidence.
With essentially two crime scenes to deal with, on the freeway and on Rosecrans, deputies received assistance from the Lakewood/Cerritos and Pico Rivera sheriff stations and the California Highway Patrol.
Officials are still searching for a motive in this case.
Come Mingle and Jingle With the Chamber
La Mirada~Come out and enjoy music, food and fun at the Pre-Holiday Mixer, Thursday, December 2nd from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Imperial Medical Plaza in La Mirada.
This very popular community social will offer free food with free raffle prizes, along with an excellent networking opportunity for local business owners.
The plaza is located at 15651 Imperial Highway in La Mirada. The public is invited.
For more information conatct the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce at (562) 902-1970.
Annual Basketball Alumni Night at La Mirada High
La Mirada~The annual La Mirada Alumni Basketball Night will take place Thursday, December 2nd, at La Mirada High School gym.
The La Mirada High School Boy's Frosh team will play a scrimmage at 4:30 p.m., followed by the junior varsity playing at 5:30.
At 6:30, two teams from the La Mirada NJB will square off in a 20-minute scrimmage.
The popular event will be highlighted by a varsity game featuring today's La Mirada varsity against alumni from past La Mirada teams.
. It is a major fundraiser for the La Mirada Boys Basketball Booster Club. Admission is $3.00
The snack bar will open throughout the evening and there will also be a 50/50 raffle.
Two More Candidates Pull Papers With Intent to File
La Mirada~Two more potential candidates have entered the La Mirada City Council race.
Attorney Paul R. Brown and Andrew Sarega, police officer, both visited city hall Monday.
That makes six candidates vying for three spots-which could make this one of the most interesting La Mirada elections in recent memory.
There is one non-incumbent "open" seat with the retirement of councilman Hal Malkin.
Pursuit Ends in La Mirada; Surprises Neighborhood
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Officials comb the scene after two suspects were taken into custody after pursuit through La Mirada neighborhood |
Start of Pursuit Appeared to be in Santa Fe Springs
La Mirada~Last Tuesday around Noon, a pursuit by Buena Park Police and U.S. Marshalls ended in the City of La Mirada.
Just how did it end up in La Mirada?
"(Buena Park) Armed robbery detectives and U.S. Marshalls were investigating a strong armed robbery that occurred October 9th at the Coral Motel, 7891 Whitaker, in Buena Park," said Sgt. Cohanek of the Buena Park Police Department.
"Their investigation led them to Alondra Blvd. and Firestone Blvd (Santa Fe Springs), where they encountered a 1997 Toyota Rav 4 vehicle-believed to be involved in the robbery", he said.
"From there, the suspects immediately fled and a pursuit ensued, going on and off the 5 freeway, through parking lots, and a construction site", Cohanek said.
The automobile eventually pulled over without incident at the intersection of San Feliciano Drive and Castellon Road in La Mirada.
Arrested were Francisco Zarate, 35 and Valerie Gonzales, 25-residence unknown.
La Mirada Blog Facebook fan Jackie Stewart said, "They zoomed right passed the preschool I work at; it was lunch time and we had to rush the kids inside and go to lock-down mode. It ended a short time later by Neff Park. Everyone was safe."
Four Now in the Race for City Council
La Mirada~La Mirada Community Services Commissioner Steve DeRuse announced this past summer he would be running for La Mirada City Council.
DeRuse pulled nomination papers at city hall yesterday joining Mayor Pete Dames, Councilman Steve Jones, and Planning Commissioner Larry Mowles who pulled papers on Monday.
Potential candidates have until December 13th to file, or December 15th if an incumbent does not run.
The March 8th election scenario now has four city officials running for three spots- a rarity in La Mirada politics.
Ken Taylor, who ran two years ago, is not entering the race this time around according to his son Kenny.
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La Mirada~The La Mirada Blog Twitter feed available at www.twitter.com/lamiradablog offering exclusive news quips, announcements, etc. for the La Mirada community and surrounding areas.
Our Twitter feed often contains news we may not write a story on, and this is the only place to find it. You don't have to be a follower or even sign up for Twitter (we wish you would), to read La Mirada Blog tweets.
Just an example of what we tweeted recently: Buena Park police involved in pursuit that ends up in La Mirada; man splits his head open on Sunnybrook Lane after car he is working on falls on it; city council candidate race is set.
La Mirada Gets Home Game in First Round
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La Mirada~The Matadores of La Mirada High will take their first step in defense of their CIF title, hosting Muir High School (Pacific League) this Friday, November 19th, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Goodman Stadium-in first round action..
In Girls Cross-Country News: Super Sophomore Taylor Jones leads the Lady Mats, fresh off another Suburban League title, into this Saturday's third-consecutive CIF-SS finals appearance at Mt. SAC in Walnut. Mats could make their first appearance ever at State with a strong showing.
Individually, in Boys CC action: Regan Garcia advanced to finals. He will run in Division 3 at 7:45 a.m. this Saturday.
The Girls team will run at 8:25 a.m.
Just over the hills on Colima; Get up early and enjoy some great long distance running stars of tomorrow and support the La Mirada Matadores!
Council Filing Period Opens; Mowles to Pull Papers
La Mirada~With the mid-term elections behind us, we can now focus on the local elections, which will take place March 8, 2011-about four months from now.
La Mirada resident Larry Mowles, who this past June told the La Mirada Blog his intention to run for La Mirada City Council, will make it official this Monday when he pulls nomination papers at City Hall-on the first day of the filing period. Potential candidates have until December 13th, 2011 to file.
Three council seats need to be filled with the terms of Hal Malkin, Steve Jones, and Pete Dames being exhausted. The three ran a successive "togetherness" campaign four years ago, easily swatting away the competition.
Malkin has made it clear for over this past year, he will not be running for a fifth term as a council member. Steve Jones is expected to file, and Dames is playing his usual close-to-the-vest approach, saying all along, as least publicly, he is undecided.
Resident Steven De Ruse also expressed interest in the race to the Blog this past September.
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