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I-5 Overnight Full Freeway Closures – Artesia Blvd. to Valley View Ave.
La Mirada – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces scheduled full freeway closures of Interstate 5 (Santa Ana Freeway) between Artesia Blvd. and Valley View Ave. to construct bridge…
April 2-8, 2018 La Mirada Crime Summary
Notable Arrests Two suspects were arrested for driving under the influence throughout La Mirada. Six suspects were arrested throughout La Mirada for various warrants and narcotics violations. Residential Burglary…
La Mirada Community Foundation Scholarship Deadline Nears
The annual La Mirada Community Foundation is still accepting applications for their Scholarship Program from qualified high school seniors. The deadline to submit all required documents is Thursday, April 12,…
LA MIRADA RECOGNIZES 90TH BIRTHDAY MILESTONE
Long time La Mirada resident Violet Lesko was recognized by the La Mirada City Council for her 90th birthday at the March 13 City Council meeting. La Mirada…
Fair Political Practices Commission Investigation of La Mirada Councilman Andrew Sarega Remains ‘Active’
Andrew Sarega is under investigation by the FPPC for major campaign finance violations related to the March 2017 City Council elections. By Brian Hews The Fair Political Practices Commission…
La Mirada High School’s Youth in Government Program Completes 58th Year
Youth in Government students received certificates from La Mirada Mayor and local elected officials after presenting their project proposals at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Staff Report The City of…
Man stabbed to death, woman injured in robbery on Lakewood/Cerritos border
A man was stabbed to death early this morning and a woman was injured during a robbery in Lakewood, authorities said. The crime occurred at approximately 1:15 a.m. at the…
Jan 15-21, 2018 La Mirada Crime Summary
Notable Arrests Seven suspects were arrested throughout La Mirada for various warrants and narcotics violations. Aggravated Assault A victim sustained minor injuries during a domestic incident on the 15000 block…
Hews Media-Lamplighter Newspaper Exposé Results in State Audit of Montebello
By Brian Hews A series of exclusive articles in 2016 by Hews Media Group-Community News has resulted in the California state auditor asking to take a closer look…