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By Randy Economy The City of La Mirada has begun receiving funds generated by Measure I, a one percent transactions and use tax approved by 66.63 percent…
By Brian Hews Sales tax revenues received by the City of La Mirada grew 5.5 percent in Fiscal Year 2012-2013. Total gross receipts were up by $530,468 to $10,202,793…
Exclusive: Lynwood Mayor Alatorre Engaged In ‘Criminal Acts’ Internal Investigation Concludes CITY MANAGER EXITS JOB By Randy Economy and Brian Hews (Lynwood) Hews Media Group-Community News (HMG-CN) obtained a 72-page…
By Randy Economy (Riverside County) A wild fire near Banning has already scorched 2,500 acres on Wednesday prompting a swift response by fire fighters. The Silver Fire began at around…
By Brian Hews Sales tax revenues received by the City of La Mirada grew 5.5 percent in Fiscal Year 2012-2013. Total gross receipts were up by $530,468 to $10,202,793…
UPDATE La Mirada Junior All Stars have made it to the Championship Game, they beat Alaska today 4-0. The team will play for the Championship to represent the Western Region…
By Randy Economy The City of Whittier has been hit with a voting rights lawsuit by a group of Latino community activists who feel that minority voters have been discriminated…
By Brian Hews After nearly four years of working through the State’s lengthy environmental remediation process begun in 2009, the City of La Mirada has received final approval of the…
Lamplighter Staff Report In response to growing concerns with residential burglaries in the area of Neff Park, a Neighborhood Watch meeting was held on April 18. Nearly 20 residents attended…
Mayor Steve De Ruse appointed members of the La Mirada City Council to serve as delegates to various agencies serving the community. The California Contract Cities Association delegate will be…