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La Mirada’s Love a Tree Poster Contest Deadline Nears

March 6, 2024 La Mirada students in kindergarten through 12th grade have the chance to display their artistic skills and create a poster to celebrate Arbor Day. Love a…

John Glenn varsity basketball programs keeping chins up despite recent issues

By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X One school, two varsity basketball programs and many on and off the court issues over the past several seasons. That is…

ST. JOHN BOSCO BRAVES VARSITY WINTER CLASSIC – La Mirada fades at end of third quarter, falls to host school in semifinals

ST. JOHN BOSCO BRAVES VARSITY WINTER CLASSIC – La Mirada fades at end of third quarter, falls to host school in semifinals

December 10, 2023 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on Twitter BELLFLOWER-La Mirada High’s boys basketball team has faced every challenge thrown its way this season and has done…

A Holiday Message from La Mirada Mayor Steve De Ruse

A Holiday Message from La Mirada Mayor Steve De Ruse

Mayor Steve De Ruse November 29, 2023 As the holidays arrive, it is time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the season.  On behalf of the…

“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” is Outstanding at La Mirada Theater

“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” is Outstanding at La Mirada Theater

The company of “BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL,” directed by David Ruttura and now playing at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.  November 15, 2023 By Stepheny…

SUPPORT NEEDED FOR LOCAL CHP SENIOR VOLUNTEERS 550 SENIOR VOLUNTEER UNIT

SUPPORT NEEDED FOR LOCAL CHP SENIOR VOLUNTEERS 550 SENIOR VOLUNTEER UNIT

At the Buddhist Temple for Formal Inspection is the 550 Senior Volunteer Unit, who support the California Highway Patrol Area 550, based in Santa Fe Springs. The non-profit…

Entries Sought for Kids Poster Contest

The City of Cerritos is hosting a Kids Poster Contest with the theme “With Art, Dreams Come True.”  The contest is open to Cerritos residents ages 5 to…

La Mirada Friends of the Library Sale Earns $3,700

La Mirada Friends of the Library Sale Earns $3,700

By Stepheny Gehrig On Friday and Saturday, the Friends of the La Mirada Library hosted its semi-annual book sale at the La Mirada Activity Center. The book sale…

Screening, Early Detection and Treatment are Keys to Surviving Breast Cancer

Screening, Early Detection and Treatment are Keys to Surviving Breast Cancer

With October observed as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s important for women to have a good understanding of this potentially deadly disease. According to the Centers for Disease…

5 Examples of How Gamification Is Changing the Way We Learn

Courtesy Unsplash. Gamification in education is changing the game of learning! Imagine studying while feeling like you’re playing an exciting game. That’s the power of gamification, which incorporates…

PREMIER GIRLS FASTPITCH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW – Final major travel softball tournament of summer on tap for 16-Under, 18-Under teams

July 20, 2023 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on Twitter It’s what every travel softball player strives for; the opportunity to play for a Premier Girls Fastpitch title,…

Prince Harry, wife Meghan in ‘near catastrophic car chase’ with paparazzi – Harry’s spokesperson

Prince Harry, wife Meghan in ‘near catastrophic car chase’ with paparazzi – Harry’s spokesperson

May 17, 2023 7:54 am LONDON, May 17 (Reuters) – Britain’s Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and her mother were involved in a “near catastrophic car chase” involving…

ABC Unified School District Hires New Superintendent

ABC Unified School District Hires New Superintendent

April 21, 2023 By Brian Hews After a lengthy and thorough search, the ABC Unified School District has decided that it is best to look within the school…

Petty Politics Once Again Roils the Cerritos Mayoral Transition

April 21, 2023 LCCN OP/ED Chuong Vo did not want to be mayor; Naresh Solanki took the mayoral seat for two years straight; Barrows, who was appointed not…

LA County Reports First Cases of New Arcturus Strain of COVID-19

LA County Reports First Cases of New Arcturus Strain of COVID-19

April 21, 2023 Los Angeles County has identified the first local cases of a newly emerging strain of COVID-19, the public health director said, although the numbers remain…

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La Mirada’s Splash! Water Park Hiring Lifeguards and Swim Instructors

La Mirada’s Splash! Water Park Hiring Lifeguards and Swim Instructors

Have a great job in the summer and get a $500 new hire bonus! Apply…

NEWS AND NOTES FROM PRESS ROW – Arreguin, Domingo guide La Mirada girls basketball to historic win in rout of Gardena

NEWS AND NOTES FROM PRESS ROW – Arreguin, Domingo guide La Mirada girls basketball to historic win in rout of Gardena

By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X In a season of firsts for the La…

CIF-SS DIV 5AA GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS – La Mirada corrals the Bison to lock up historic win in the program, will host quarterfinal game

CIF-SS DIV 5AA GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS – La Mirada corrals the Bison to lock up historic win in the program, will host quarterfinal game

The La Mirada High girls basketball team after its 45-35 victory at Liberty High last…

The 2024 Oscar Nominations Goes to…

Best picture “American Fiction” “Anatomy of a Fall” “Barbie” “The Holdovers” “Killers of the Flower…

La Mirada History: Gardenhill Park Amphitheater Rocks with “Teen Beat” Concerts in the 60’s and 70’s

La Mirada History: Gardenhill Park Amphitheater Rocks with “Teen Beat” Concerts in the 60’s and 70’s

January 22, 2024 By John Lewis Gardenhill Park was originally built in 1959 when 5…

Benton Middle School Mock Trial Team Recognized by La Mirada

Benton Middle School Mock Trial Team Recognized by La Mirada

BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Mock Trial Team pictured with La Mirada Mayor Steve De Ruse, Mayor…

The Mac Ecosystem: Seamless Integration and Connectivity

In today’s digital age, the demand for technology that simplifies our lives and enhances productivity…

Los Angeles County Funding Agency Gives La Mirada Neighborhood Favorable Marks

Los Angeles County Funding Agency Gives La Mirada Neighborhood Favorable Marks

December 20, 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding provides housing rehabilitation grants and loans,…

Eastwood Elementary Awarded CSBA Golden Bell Award

Eastwood Elementary Awarded CSBA Golden Bell Award

December 9, 2023 LA MIRADA, Calif. – Eastwood Elementary School has been awarded a Golden…

Crime Summary

3 people stabbed at party in Pico Rivera

August 28, 2023 PICO RIVERA, Calif. – Pico Sheriff’s Station deputies and the Los Angeles County Fire Department received a call at 11:30 p.m. reporting a stabbing and…

Three injured in La Mirada shooting

Three injured in La Mirada shooting

  February 27, 2023  Three people were injured in a shooting in La Mirada and authorities on Sunday were investigating. The shooting happened just after 2:30 a.m. near…

Nov. 14-20, 2022 La Mirada Crime Summary

Nov. 14-20, 2022 La Mirada Crime Summary

  Notable Arrests • Four suspects were arrested throughout La Mirada for various warrants and narcotics violations. • One suspect was arrested for grant theft auto. • One suspect…

Anaheim Officer Assaulted La Mirada Councilman at Meeting, Called him a ‘Fucking Bitch’

Anaheim Officer Assaulted La Mirada Councilman at Meeting, Called him a ‘Fucking Bitch’

By Brian Hews July 13, 2022 ~ Fireworks erupted at the ordinarily tranquil La Mirada City Council meeting last night while the council was conducting its annual reorganization…

Apr. 4-10, 2022 La Mirada Crime Summary

Notable Arrests A probationer was arrested for various weapons charges.  Seven suspects were arrested throughout La Mirada for various warrants and narcotics violations.    Robbery Four suspects stole…

Two Men Rob Cerritos’ Goody’s Donuts, Send Owner to Hospital

Two Men Rob Cerritos’ Goody’s Donuts, Send Owner to Hospital

By Brian Hews April 8, 2022 ~ The popular Goody’s Donuts near the corner of Artesia and Carmenita in Cerritos was robbed today. According to employees, two black…

Insta Video: Student Says He Will Shoot Up Cerritos High, LASD Present Now, Sources

Insta Video: Student Says He Will Shoot Up Cerritos High, LASD Present Now, Sources

  March 16, 2022 A high-level source in the ABC School District has told HMG-CN that there is a heavy police presence right now at Cerritos High School…

Man fatally shot by deputies responding to ‘street takeover’ in Bellflower

    March 3, 2022 BELLFLOWER, Calif. (KABC) — A suspect holding a gardening tool was shot and killed by deputies in Bellflower overnight as they were responding…

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HMG-LCCN EXCLUSIVE : Norwalk-La Mirada School District Cited by Department of Justice for Non-ADA Compliance at La Mirada High

  BY BRIAN HEWS Hews Media Group-Community News has obtained a Resolution Agreement between the Department of Justice Enforcement Division and the Norwalk La Mirada Unified School…

NEW NEFF PARK PLAYGROUND UNVEILED

Improvements to the Neff Park playground equipment and walkways are now complete. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday at Neff Park in La Mirada to…

80’s Revisited: New Wave Restaurant in Bellflower

By Tammye McDuff The 80’s are totally back in full swing, with radical tunes and awesome threads; at least they are at the New Wave Restaurant &…

La Mirada Football Booster Club Under Scrutiny by Attorney General

  By Brian Hews For almost 10 years, the La Mirada Football Booster Club, run by Diane Grimajo and La Mirada football coach Mike Moschetti, have taken…

IQAir to Host Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway for La Mirada

LA MIRADA, Calif. (Nov. 10, 2014) – IQAir (www.iqair.com) will host a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway in partnership with Maddis Closet, a pediatric cancer foundation. The event will…

La Mirada Named County’s Most Business-Friendly Cities

By Brian Hews La Mirada were named the most business-friendly cities in Los Angeles County by the county’s economic development organization. At its annual awards gala on…

Crime Summary

3 people stabbed at party in Pico Rivera

August 28, 2023 PICO RIVERA, Calif. – Pico Sheriff’s Station deputies and the Los Angeles County Fire Department received a call at 11:30 p.m. reporting a stabbing…

Three injured in La Mirada shooting

  February 27, 2023  Three people were injured in a shooting in La Mirada and authorities on Sunday were investigating. The shooting happened just after 2:30 a.m.…

Nov. 14-20, 2022 La Mirada Crime Summary

  Notable Arrests • Four suspects were arrested throughout La Mirada for various warrants and narcotics violations. • One suspect was arrested for grant theft auto. • One…

Anaheim Officer Assaulted La Mirada Councilman at Meeting, Called him a ‘Fucking Bitch’

By Brian Hews July 13, 2022 ~ Fireworks erupted at the ordinarily tranquil La Mirada City Council meeting last night while the council was conducting its annual…

Apr. 4-10, 2022 La Mirada Crime Summary

Notable Arrests A probationer was arrested for various weapons charges.  Seven suspects were arrested throughout La Mirada for various warrants and narcotics violations.    Robbery Four suspects…

Two Men Rob Cerritos’ Goody’s Donuts, Send Owner to Hospital

By Brian Hews April 8, 2022 ~ The popular Goody’s Donuts near the corner of Artesia and Carmenita in Cerritos was robbed today. According to employees, two…

Insta Video: Student Says He Will Shoot Up Cerritos High, LASD Present Now, Sources

  March 16, 2022 A high-level source in the ABC School District has told HMG-CN that there is a heavy police presence right now at Cerritos High…

Man fatally shot by deputies responding to ‘street takeover’ in Bellflower

    March 3, 2022 BELLFLOWER, Calif. (KABC) — A suspect holding a gardening tool was shot and killed by deputies in Bellflower overnight as they were…

Video: Juveniles Argue at Cerritos’ Heritage Park, Gunshot Rings Out

    March 2, 2022 Staff Report Hews Media Group-Community News has learned that on Tuesday, Mar. 1, at approximately 3 PM, Cerritos Deputies responded to an…

La Mirada Remains Among Region’s Safest Cities

  February 28, 2022 La Mirada experienced one of the region’s lowest crime rates and remained among the safest cities in Los Angeles County in 2021. The…