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Splendid September events and other La Mirada news
September happenings
-St. Paul of the Cross School will host their third annual car show on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the school campus at 14030 Foster Road.
Enjoy a day of family fun, cars, music and food!
For more information or event sponsorship call (562) 447-8630.
-Gather your blankets and lawn chairs, pack your picnic and come experience the music and drama of Don Giovanni under the stars at La Mirada Regional Park, 13701 Adelfa Drive
RSVP HERE to receive the latest updates and a free gift at the event. This event is free to attend and open to all ages.
There will be arts and crafts activities for families to enjoy before the simulcast begins at 6:00 p.m. (more)
New era begins-La Mirada High Football preview 2023
Coach: Lucas Mealy (First Year)
2022 Record: 4-6
2022 Calpreps.com Rating: 13.3
Last Six Year Calpreps.com Avg. Rating: 20.3
Number of All-League Players Returning: 0
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La Mirada Independence Celebration
Celebrate our nation with family, friends, and the community at La Mirada's Independence Celebration event held on Monday, July 3 at La Mirada Regional Park, located at 13701 Adelfa Drive.
The traditional event, which dates back to the 1970's, will feature live entertainment, games and activities for children of all ages and a patriotic program. Various vendors and non-profit organizations will have food and drinks available for purchase. (more)
La Mirada announces summer concert lineup
The summer concert season begins Thursday June 8 at La Mirada Regional Park featuring Caribbean music from Upstream.
The La Mirada Concerts Under the Stars series is filled with great food and live family-friendly music and Night Market vendors.
Get there early to browse the market as food will be available for purchase beginning at 5:00 p.m. with the show starting at 6:30 p.m. (more)
Man goes missing from convalescent hospital in La Mirada
Deputies asked the public to keep an eye out for a man with medical issues who went missing from a convalescent hospital in La Mirada on Friday night.
Von Earlsal Cowan, 60, was last seen about 7:30 p.m. when he walked away from a facility in the 12200 block of La Mirada Boulevard, just north of Imperial Highway, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials said in a written statement. (more)
In-N-Out co-founder makes largest donation in history of Biola University
Unspecified amount from the burger giant will help fund a $92 million 52,100-square-foot film school studio facility
La Mirada~Biola University will name its top-ranked film school the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts in tribute to Esther L. Snyder, co-founder of In-N-Out Burger after the unanimous decision by the Biola Board of Trustees was made to honor the Snyder family for a significant financial gift committed to the school as well as their legacy of godly virtues.
"Our family values the distinctly Christian education Biola University offers and are honored to play a part in continuing to offer students opportunities to make really impactful film pieces that change people's lives," said Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, granddaughter of Esther L. Snyder and current owner and president of In-N-Out Burger. "God is a huge part of the In-N-Out story, and I have no doubt my grandmother would be grateful to know her name is associated with a school recognized for excellence in craft and character." (more)
Poster contest winners recognized and other news
Poster contest winners recognized at city hall
Winners of the City of La Mirada’s annual “Love a Tree” Poster Contest were recently announced and the winners were recognized at last night's city council meeting.
Posters were judged for creativity and originality by the La Mirada Senior Council and the Community Services Commission. More than 500 elementary through high school students from La Mirada submitted posters recognizing the importance of planting trees in the community. (more)
Easter Egg Hunt at Regional Park & other local news
Easter Egg Hunt Returns
The rain has parted and family and friends are invited to join the City of La Mirada’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. at La Mirada Regional Park. Families will enjoy a variety of fun-filled activities including crafts, games, music and of course, photos with the Easter Bunny. (more)
Thunderstorm micro burst beats up Green Hills
A small thunderstorm cell with hail, first appearing in the west La Mirada area around 11:30 a.m., quickly traveled eastward and pummeled Green Hills with a micro burst lasting about 10-15 minutes, felling three large trees.
Two very large 100-foot pines, Douglas Firs if you will according to a Blog FB fan, fell over with one of the trees landing on the home of Alex Han across the street at the corner of Larrylyn Drive and Summershade Drive. No injuries were reported.
The tree gave the appearance of exploding on the house with the garage taking the brunt of the hit causing significant structural damage. Another tree similar in size fell over next door but appeared to missed the home, landing on the front yard and driveway. (more)
Rosecrans/Marquardt overpass project well under way
Project completion is expected in mid-2025; West La Mirada residents will access Rosecrans in a different way
It’s officially the worst at-grade rail and road crossing in the state: a rail line cutting diagonally across a busy intersection in Santa Fe Springs just steps from the La Mirada border in the midst of L.A. County’s industrial heartland.
An estimated 45,000 vehicles and 135 trains travel through the intersection of Rosecrans and Marquardt Avenues in Santa Fe Springs each day–an average of one train crossing every seven minutes. As a result, vehicular traffic on both busy streets is brought to a standstill for a total of 21 hours per week.
Even worse, from 2013 to 2019, the California Public Utilities Commission recorded 31 rail-motor vehicle incidents at the intersection resulting in six fatalities and seven injuries–the most hazardous rail-motor intersection in the state. (more)
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