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01/08/2025

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Feel free to report any wind-related public safety information, tips or reports of damage here.
Stay safe out there.

12/28/2024

WATCH: Check out the latest performance by the 605 All-Star Band featuring students from Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Gahr, John Glenn, , Mayfair and Norwalk high schools.
Yesterday it was at Disneyland, leading up to the big one on Wednesday, January 1st at the Rose Parade!

The 605 All-Star Band, consisting of students from high schools in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and the ABC Unified School District, will pe...

12/26/2024

Holiday Lane (Granada Avenue) really got into the arches this season.
Arches as far as the eye can see!
These photos don't do it justice, but we managed to grab a decent one of the Holiday Lane first place winner.
Located on Granada Avenue between Stamy Road and La Mirada Boulevard.

12/26/2024

The original La Mirada Christmas House

If you grew up in La Mirada, or even if you didn't, you might remember it or you might have taken your kids to see it, or both.
It was on Ramo Drive, just steps from Hutchinson School and people walked from all the surrounding neighborhoods to view it.
It had an approximate 15-year run and it was created by Chris and Tom Wilkinson.
The Dickens-theme display began as a tribute to Chris’ son, Joey, who died in March of 1984 in a motorcycle accident, and to raise money for the Whittier Women’s and Children’s Crisis Center.
Did you know the City of La Mirada changed its own tree-lighting event in 1994 as to not coincide with the very popular event on Ramo?
It's hard to believe in our entire archive, we cannot find any photos of the house. Sounds like it's time to start going through our old shoe boxes full of photos here.
The following is a story from the December 1, 1994 edition of the L.A Times written 30 years ago by John Canalis. We have also provided a link. We extracted the text from the story in case you hit a paywall; we're sure they won't mind!

12/1/94 by John Canalis
Tom and Chris Wilkinson, who transform their property into a “Christmas House” each year to raise money for charity, will light their display Sunday after two months of preparations.
Hundreds of onlookers are expected to show up Sunday to inspect the Wilkinson's latest extravaganza, which includes about 70 Christmas trees, a sled with model reindeer, a miniature Ferris wheel, a miniature ski slope, a model train, a Nativity scene, dozens of model figures and 10,000 lights stretching from the front lawn to the roof of their home at 14371 Ramo Drive.
The 6 p.m. lighting also will feature carolers, a disc jockey and about a dozen children dressed as elves.
The event has proved so popular with residents in previous years that the city has rescheduled its own tree-lighting ceremony for Dec. 8 to avoid a conflict, said City Manager Gary Sloan.
A man dressed as Santa Claus will be stationed in the couple’s garage nightly from Monday to Dec. 24 to pose for photographs with those who donate $5 to an organization that helps abused children. The Wilkinson's said they collected $5,000 last year.
The Wilkinson's have been decorating their home for 11 years and raising money for charity for the last eight years. The display will stand until Jan. 1.
“If we didn’t really care about each other, we would never make it through Christmas, because this is very, very stressful,” Chris Wilkinson said.

Link: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-12-01-hl-3704-story.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawHameRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHdZsnh75sEXKcKvuAnwvfDTx3VZk2tKBf3bHP6p9QdtGbhgKlyTjMtflJA_aem_sb3ldL_2h_E8hvHPKESXPQ

Tom and Chris Wilkinson, who transform their property into a "Christmas House" each year to raise money for charity, will light their display Sunday after two months of preparations.

12/19/2024

🎅 THURSDAY 12/19: Day 3 of 3 for Santa's Holiday Caravan.
This evening covering the Windermere Park, La Pluma and Escalona neighborhoods.
Plan your Santa-sighting by viewing the map.
Begins at 5:00 p.m. and usually concludes between 7:30-8:00 p.m.
Follow Santa in real time here or scan QR :
https://www.cityoflamirada.org/departments/community-services/special-events/santa-s-holiday-caravan

12/19/2024

We just dropped an exclusive 19-photo montage of memories on our Tik Tok channel accompanied by the music of Bronski Beat.
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12/18/2024

🎅 WEDNESDAY 12/18: Night 2 of Santa's Holiday Caravan.
This evening covering the North La Mirada/Hillsborough/Creek Park/Green Hills neighborhoods.
Plan your Santa-sighting by viewing the map.
Begins at 5:00 p.m. and usually concludes between 7:30-8:00 p.m.
Follow Santa in real time: https://www.cityoflamirada.org/departments/community-services/special-events/santa-s-holiday-caravan?fbclid=IwY2xjawHQOutleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQC08LGAj5l7cUN8ewevsl0Hm9jTz-61oWZ6l3VdARQ38ies9E63qjZKwQ_aem_AKkuMIW8meSK1pfpm8eA3A

12/18/2024

12/17/2024

Santa's Holiday Caravan returns this year for a three-night magical journey.
Santa's Sleigh will make his way through La Mirada neighborhoods spreading holiday cheer each evening beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Use the QR code to track Santa!

TUE 12/17 Neff Park, Gardenhill, Biola, and Foster Road.
WED 12/18 North La Mirada, Hillsborough, Creek Park, and Green Hills.
THU 12/19 Windermere Park, La Pluma, and Escalona.

More info and maps with exact route: https://www.cityoflamirada.org/departments/community-services/special-events/santa-s-holiday-caravan

12/15/2024

Latest Marquardt/Rosecrans Overpass Project Update

A freight train joins us at sunset!

12/13/2024

A Special Election was held on November 5, 2024, and the results have been certified by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
The official tally confirms that Michelle Velasquez Bean received the highest number of votes and will now serve as the new representative for Council District 2.
She was sworn in as La Mirada’s newest Councilmember at the regular Council meeting held on December 10.
Congratulations, Michelle!

-photo City of La Mirada

12/12/2024

VIDEO: Traffic incident, northbound Valley View temporarily shutdown due to overturned vehicle.
Looks like everyone escaped serious injury.
Sorry for the missing image, link works however.

A violent crash about 10:35 a.m.

12/12/2024

FLASHBACK: La Mirada Gras Parade circa 1960's-70's featuring the Cub Scout Pack 424 Webelos.
Location Rosecrans Avenue at La Mirada Blvd (then Luitweiler Avenue) facing north.
The La Mirada Gras Parade ran for at least 10 years.
The city resurrected a community parade for a couple of years in the early 2000's.
These are the only two organized parades in La Mirada's history.

12/12/2024

🎅 Santa’s Village is back!
Come see us at 14014 De Alcala Drive behind Pep Boys and Big O Tires.
Have the kids write their letters to Santa and drop them off in the North Pole Express mailbox.
The mailman will be delivering them to Santa, and some will get something from their wishlist from the post office.
The mailman checks it daily.
Don’t forget to leave your names and addresses on the letters.

12/11/2024

It's That Time! Christmas Time is Here! The Griswold Family Christmas House in REAL LIFE! Jeff Norton brings the 1989 National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation m...

12/07/2024

12/03/2024

In what has become an annual tradition in La Mirada-the opening of the Minion House on Thanksgiving weekend to ring in the decorating season!
Nearly 100 Minions have gathered to wish you a Merry Christmas.
Corley Drive at Plantana Drive.