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Man stabbed in East Whittier fight

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:10:00 +0000

EAST WHITTIER- A man was hospitalized Sunday evening after being stabbed during a what may have been an attempted robbery at the Mc Donald's restaurant at 15710 Leffingwell Road.

Deputies are seeking two men, one wielding a knife, last seen walking westbound from the crime scene.

One of the men was described as being white with blond hair wearing an orange pendleton, and the second suspect was a Hispanic male.

The victim's injuries were believed to not be life threatening.

No further details were immediately available.

La Mirada Crime Blotter July 6, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 01:25:00 +0000

Sunday July 3

9:00 p.m. A misdemeanor assault was reported at Adelfa Drive and Foster Road.

10:40 p.m. A felony arrest related to a weapons violation was made at Scott Avenue and Saranac Drive in East Whittier.

Monday July 4

9:21 p.m. Misdemeanor domestic violence was reported at Edderton Avenue and Miller Road in East Whittier.

Tuesday July 5
2:01 a.m. An arrest for being drunk and disorderly in public was made inn the 14300 block of Bridgewood Drive.

Cooler weather expected by Friday

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:14:00 +0000

Relief is approaching.

A nice cool blast of air is on the way from the Northwest which forecaster's promise wiill soon bring an end to the heat that topped out at 90 degrees today in La Mirada.

Friday will usher in the return of nature's air conditioning, better known as the coastal marine layer.

But the catch is the La Mirada area will have to endure another day of suffocating humidity and near 90 degree day.

Tonight will be warm and sticky again with temps staying in the 70's before heading back towards the 90-degree mark Thursday.

The weekend will remain warm with daytime highs in the low 80's. The most noticeable change will be the departure of the sticky monsoonal flow.

NWS Forecast issued Wednesday July 6 at 11:51 a.m.:

Tonight: Partly cloudy. West wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm. Low 70.

Thursday: Mostly sunny. Calm wind becoming west southwest between 5 and 10 mph. High 88.

Thursday night: Partly cloudy. Southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph. Low 68.

Friday: Mostly sunny. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. High 84.

Forecast Courtesy: NWS Oxnard

La Mirada Crime Blotter July 1- 4, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:22:00 +0000

The following is a selection of criminal activity reported to deputies in La Mirada and adjoining areas:

Friday July 1:

9:05 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen from the 14700 block of Roma Drive. The vehicle was located outside the city, and several suspects were arrested.

2:00 p.m. A grand theft was reported at a residence in the 15500 block of Calverton Drive. Two laptop computers were taken.

5:00 p.m. A bicycle was reported stolen at the Subway sandwich store, 15751 Imperial Highway.

10:00 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen in the 14000 block of Leffingwell Road in South Whittier.

Saturday July 2:

2:05 a.m. Deputies made an arrest for being drunk and disorderly at Valley View Avenue and De Alcala Drive.

7:00 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen from the 14400 block of Industry Circle.

7:00 p.m. A burglary from a commercial vehicle was reported in the 14500 block of Artesia Blvd.

9:15 p.m. A residential burglary was reported in the 15800 block of Silvergrove Drive in East Whittier.

Sunday July 3:
5:30 p.m. An assault was reported in the 15800 block of Garydale Drive in East Whittier.

7:10 p.m. A felony arrest was made on a weapons violation at Leffingwell and Telegraph Roads.

Monday July 4:

4:20 a.m. A 22 year-old La Mirada man was arrested for being drunk and disorderly in public near his residence in the 12200 block of Los Coyotes Drive.

10:30 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen in the 14400 block of San Ardo Drive.

11:00 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen in the 11500 block of Obert Avenue in East Whittier.

Pauline Deal selected to fill council vacancy

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:14:00 +0000

LA MIRADA- The city council selected four-term Norwalk-La Mirada school board member Pauline Deal to the vacant seat at City Hall vacated by Susan Tripp last month.

Deal, 51, was named by a unanimous vote Tuesday evening during a special meeting held to interview five finalists selected from a field of 13 applicants.

The other finalists interviewed Tuesday were Paul Brown, Edward Eng, Michael Garcia, and Chris Pflanzer

Among the 13 original applicants were mother and son, Madeline and Daniel Alexander, and Andrew Sarega, a Newport Beach police officer who finished last for a seat during this past March election.

Sarega gained notoriety early in the year for suggesting city fathers should consider parting ways with the sheriff's department after 51 years.

Though many of the candidates boasted records of public service, Deal now serving as the school board Vice President, stood out as the front-runner from the start due to her many years of local government experience.

Deal will be sworn-in at the next regular meeting of the city council on Tuesday July 12, at 6:30 p.m.

Deputy patrols enforcing 'Safe and Sane' 4th

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 03:18:00 +0000

LA MIRADA- Extra sheriff's patrols in unmarked patrol vehicles are saturating neighborhoods throughout the city in an annual effort to put a dent in the use of illegal fireworks this afternoon and evening.

The patrols working La Mirada Hamwatch volunteer citizen patrols that utilize roving spotters that radio firework violations to deputies.

Violators risk anywhere from a misdemeanor citation up to a felony charge depending on the degree of the violation.

Shortly after 5 p.m. there a minor dispute broke out between deputies and party-goers in the 14700 block of Sabine Drive after deputies attempeted to cite a violator.

Peace was restored between camera-toting citizens and deputies after the arrival of more deputies and a sheriff's department supervisor.

Holiday Forecast

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 12:13:00 +0000

Forecast issued Sunday July 3, 3:01 a.m.

Today: Sunny. Calm wind becoming south southwest between 5 and 10 mph. High 88.

Tonight: Mostly clear. South southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm. Low 66.

Independence Day: Mostly sunny. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. High 89.

Forecast Courtesy: NWS Oxnard

Warm-up to continue through midweek

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:33:00 +0000

A high pressure system that is pumping blistering heat in most of the southwestern United States will continue it's grip on the region through Wednesday according to the National Weather Service office in Oxnard.

The La Mirada area has been more fortunate than most of the region, with daytime highs peaking in the low 90's Friday and Saturday.

A subtle change occurring Monday will make the heat a bit more uncomfortable and sticky as a monsoonal flow begins pumping moisture into the area from northern Mexico.

Daytime highs in the upper 80's will be the rule until a cooler air mass from the northwest brings relief Thursday.

Participants at today's annual Independence Celebration at La Mirada Regional Park should expect sunny skies with a slight breeze and a temperature near 86 degrees at it's 4 p.m. kickoff.

Picnickers will find food and information booths sponsored by community groups as well as live entertainment stage feauturing local music groups.

The event concludes with a fireworks show that can be seen from most parts of the town.

May ushered in with summer like heat

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Sun, 01 May 2011 18:01:00 +0000

Temps to hit the 90's before cool down brings relief

Weather forecasters say it's going to get a lot warmer before the region gets a break from summer-like heat that is expected to flirt with the 90 degree mark by Monday.

Saturday's high in La Mirada was 80 and is expected to be surpassed today with a high near 86.

The overnight low Sunday morning was 50.

A cooling trend will begin to take hold on Thursday as the coastal marine layer returns to the region bringing seasonal temperatures in the 70's by next weekend.

NWS Forecast issued Sunday May 1, 9:21 a.m.

Sunday afternoon: Sunny. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. High 86.

Tonight: Clear. West wind between 10 and 15 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Low 48.

Monday: Sunny. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest. High 90.

Monday Night: Clear. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Low 59.

Forecast Courtesy: NWS Oxnard

La Mirada Crime Blotter April 1- 10, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:58:00 +0000

Deputies keep busy with rash of violence and thefts

LA MIRADA- An unusual series of violent crimes and theft welcomed in the month of April including a fight that ended with the stabbing of four at Draft Picks April 2, and the rape of a teenage girl.

Friday April 1

3:00 a.m. Deputies are investigating the forcible rape of a teenage girl in a North La Mirada neighborhood north of Creek Park. The exact location is being withheld to protect the identity of the underage victim.

1:00 p.m. A bicycle theft was reported at the Li Apartment building on the Biola University campus at 13601 La Mirada Blvd.

1:30 p.m. A backpack and purse were taken from an unlocked vehicle in the 14600 block of Roasecrans Avenue.

4:00 p.m. Work tools were taken from an unlocked vehicle was reported in the 14400 block of Watkins Drive.

4:38 p.m. An arrest for being under the influence of a controlled substance was made at the 76 Station at La Mirada Blvd and Ocaso Avenue.

9:30 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported at the Holiday Inn at 14299 Firestone Blvd. A laptop computer, DVD player, and third row seat were taken.

10:00 p.m. A burglary was reported at Jim's Burgers at 13844 Imperial Hwy. Cash was taken from a game machine.

11:00 p.m. An arrest for possession of a controlled substance in the 15700 La Barca Drive.

Saturday April 2

7:56 p.m. Misdemeanor domestic violence was reported at the 76 station at Imperial Hwy and Valley View Avenue.

8:00 p.m. A theft from an unlocked vehicle was reported at L.A. Fitness, 15020 La Mirada Blvd.

10:00 p.m. Damage by taggers was reported at the Bank Of America at 12231 La Mirada Blvd.

Sunday April 3

12:00 p.m. A theft from a residence was reported in the 14300 block of Coolbank Drive.

6:30 p.m. A purse snatch was reported at Gateway Drive and Firestone Blvd.

7:30 p.m. A theft was reported at a residence in the 13100 block of Ocaso Avenue.

7:30 p.m. A residential burglary was reported in the 13200 block of Ocaso Avenue.

10:00 p.m. An armed robbery was reported at a residence in the 12800 block of Spindlewood Drive in the Green Hills neighborhood. The suspect known by the victim was detained by detectives on April 8 and was being held on a parole violation.

11:30 p.m. A theft of two televisions was reported at the Residence Inn by Marriott, 14419 Firestone Blvd.

Monday April 4

10:30 p.m. Felony vandalism (loss over $400) was reported in the 12900 block of Edwards Road.

Tuesday April 5

8:00 a.m. A theft was reported at La Mirada High School, 13520 Adelfa Drive.

4:30 p.m. A citizen found narcotics in the 14200 block of Gannet Street.

5:00 p.m. Domestic violence was reported in the 13500 block of Brazo Road.

Wednesday April 6

8:25 a.m. An attempted theft of a vehicle was reported at La Mirada High School.

4:00 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported in the 15200 block of Ocaso Avenue. The vehicle's stereo was taken.

6:50 p.m. An arrest was made at La Mirada Blvd and Imperial Hwy for possession of a controlled substance.

7:30 p.m. Identity theft was reported in the 12900 block of Woodridge Avenue.

Thursday April 7

1:00 p.m. A cash machine was broken into in the 14500 block of Stage Road.

2:03 p.m. An arrest was made for being under the influence of a controlled substance at the Extended Stay America at 14775 Firestone Blvd.

4:08 p.m. A burglary to a business was reported in the 14800 block of Beach Blvd.

4:30 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported at Clearman's Northwoods Inn, 14305 Firestone Blvd.

6:00 p.m. An arrest was made in the 14800 block of Rosecrans Avenue for being under the influence of a controlled substance.

9;10 p.m. An arrest for possession of a controlled substance in the 12700 block of Burgess Avenue.

Friday April 8

11:35 a.m. Tools were stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked at Home Depot, 12300 La Mirada Blvd.

8:05 p.m. An arrest at Imperial Hwy and La Mirada Blvd for being under the influence of a controlled substance.

9:45 An arrest was made in the 15000 block of Weeks Drive for possessing a controlled substance.

Saturday April 9

6:00 a.m. A bicycle theft was reported in the 16200 block of Eagleridge Court.

7:37 p.m. Domestic violence was reported in the 15700 block of Rosalita Drive.

8:00 p.m. A burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 15500 block of Ashgrove Drive. A backpack with clothing items was taken.

Sunday April 10

7:30 p.m. Vandalism was reported in the 15000 block of Watkins Drive.

7:30 p.m. Felony vandalism was reported in the 14700 block of Bora Drive.

8:30 p.m. A theft of auto parts was reported at the Rosebeach Apartments at 16124 Rosecrans Avenue.

Breaking News: La Mirada man arrested in March fatal hit-and-run

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:56:00 +0000

LA MIRADA- Investigators arrested a La Mirada man Thursday in connection to the fatal hit-an-run that killed a 90 year-old man crossing Valley View Avenue on March 24.

Jerry Garfield Laiblin, 68, a resident on Neartree Road, was taken into custody at 4:20 p.m. after the Blue Toyoya Camry described by witnesses was located by detectives checking area repair shops.

Jingyu Park, of La Mirada was struck as he was crossing Valley View Avenue at Adoree Street in an unmarked crosswalk by two motorists.

The first driver turned around to render assistance.

Deputies allege Laiblin was the second driver that hit Park' body as it lay in the roadway, dragging it 250 feet until the body became dislodged, then driving away without stopping.

Laiblin was released at midnight this morning after posting &50,000 bail.

Charges if any will be made after a review by the District Attorney's office in Downey.

Prep Baseball: Matadores blasts Artesia 14-4 in first of two games

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 03:28:00 +0000

LA MIRADA- Visiting Artesia took an early 1-0 lead capitalizing on a La Mirada error in the 1st inning before turning on it's offense scoring 14 runs on 16 hits en route to a 14-4 victory Wednesday.

The Matadores (5-10, 4-1) were led by shortstop Andres Rodgrigez' three runs in the first of back-to-back games against the struggling Pioneers (1-9, 1-1).

La Mirada also had four players that scored twice, on team that is building some momentum winning 4 of 6, after starting the season 1-8.

NEXT UP: Artesia High Friday April 8, 3 P.M.
at Artesia H.S. 12108 Del Amo Blvd, Lakewood

Guilty verdict rendered in the murder of four in South Whittier

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:40:00 +0000

NORWALK- A jury found a South Whittier man guilty of murdering his girlfriend in late 2003, and the killing of three men answering a used car ad in early 2004 the Whittier Daily News reports.

On Monday jurors will begin hearing testimony in the penalty phase that will determine if Cimarron Bell, 36, will be sentenced to California's Death Row.

Bell killed his girlfriend Ineka Edmondason, of Compton and dumped her body in a car in La Habra after suspecting she was skimming money of illegal activities they were involved in together.

A few months later in a case that shocked the community, three men were killed after answering a used car ad Bell had placed to attract a prospective buyer with large amounts of cash to his South Whittier home with robbery in mind.

The bodies of Fernando Pina, 25, from Zacatecas, Mexico, Mario Larios, 23, and Edgar Valles,22, both of West Covina were found Jan. 30 in Larios' car behind a strip mall at Telegraph Road and Armsdale Avenue in La Mirada.

A second suspect Briaell Michael Lee, 28, of Los Angeles, faces trial later on the year in connection with the 2004 murders. Lee is alleged to have shot one of the male victims.

http://www.whittierdailynews.com/ci_17777751

Fullerton mayor critical of those opponents of West Coyote Hills development

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:06:00 +0000

FULLERTON- In a State of the City forum message Monday night Fullerton Mayor F. Richard Jones was critical of opponents of developing the West Coyotes Hills, calling development of the former Chevron Oil site as inevitable the Orange County Register reports.

Mayor Jones says the city is in negotiations with the landowner on a plan that would settle a suit filed after a 2010 vote rejecting plans for residential homes on the only remaining undeveloped areas of the Coyote Hills extending from above Beach Blvd east to Euclid Street.

For the entire story: http://www.ocregister.com/news/city-294972-jones-fullerton.html

A chance of rain is back in the forecast later this week

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:42:00 +0000

Tuesday will be another sunny warm day for the La Mirada area, with another big cool down taking place on Wednesday as low pressure moves into the area allowing a deepening marine layer and a chance of rain Thursday through Saturday.

Monday's high was 83 in La Mirada following an overnight low of 50. Tuesday will be cooler in the mid 70's, dropping into the 60's by midweek.

A 20% chance of precipitation is in the forecast for Thursday which could come in the form of heavy rain, thunderstorms, or showers. The greatest chance of rain is on Friday.

Forecast issued Monday April 3, at 9:31 p.m.

Overnight: Mostly clear. Calm wind. Low 55.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Calm wind becoming southwest between 5 and 10 mph. High 75.

Tuesday night: Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, increasing clouds. Southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm. Low 55.

Wednesday: Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. High 68.

Forecast Courtesy: NWS Oxnard

La Mirada Crime Blotter March 7- 13,2011

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:32:00 +0000

Monday March 7

4:00 p.m. A burglary of a vehicle reported at the Holiday Inn at 14299 Firestone Blvd.

Tuesday March 8

8:32 a.m. A misdemeanor arrest for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana in the 12700 block of Corley Drive.

5:05 p.m. A drunk driver was arrested at Rosecrans Avenue and Jacana Road.

7:00 p.m. An arrest was made in the 13200 block of Parise Drive for felony possession for sales of marijuana.

10:00 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported in the 13200 block of La Quinta Street.

10:00 p.m. Two more vehicles were reported broken into in the 13100 block of Neff Road.

11:00 p.m. A vehicle was reported broken into in the 13200 block of La Quinta Street.

Wednesday March 9

7:30 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen from the 14800 block of Gandesa Road.

8:00 a.m. A residential burglary was reported in the 12200 block of Oxford Drive.

9:30 a.m. A residential burglary was reported in the 15100 block of Escalona Road. A flat screen television was among items taken.

Thursday March 10

1:45 a.m. A petty theft was reported at Alondra Blvd and Trojan Way.

9:00 a.m. An assault with a knife was reported in the 12600 block of Oxford Drive.

4:42 p.m. An arrest was made in the 12900 block of Pinetree Lane for felony possession for sales of a controlled substance.

Friday March 11

4:00 a.m. A burglary of a vehicle was reported in the 13200 block of La Salina Street.

5:30 p.m. A burglary was reported at the Heights Christian Junior High School at 12900 Bluefield Avenue.

Saturday March 12

12:01 a.m. A petty theft was reported in the 14600 block of Alondra Blvd.

1:10 a.m. A felony vandalism (over $400 loss) was reported in the 11800 block of Holston Avenue.

1:00 p.m. A petty theft was reported at the Auto Zone at 12320 La Mirada Blvd.

6:45 p.m. An attempted burglary to a vehicle was reported at the Clearman's North Woods Inn at 14305 Firestone Blvd.

8:45 p.m. Vandalism was reported at the Toy's R Us at 14920 La Mirada Blvd.

10:55 p.m. A robbery by force was reported in the 15100 block of Escalona Road. The cell phone and money were taken.

Sunday March 13

12:01 a.m. A fraudulent transaction was reported at the Chevron at 14021 Valley View Avenue.

Deputies seek help idenifying driver in La Mirada fatal hit-and-run

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:19:00 +0000

NORWALK- Investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward that might help them identify a motorist involved in an hit-and-run accident that killed a La Mirada man crossing Valley View Avenue early the morning of Thursday March 24.

Jingyu Park, 90, was hit will crossing the roadway at the intersection of Adoree Street in front of the former National Lumber site just before 6 a.m.

Park was struck just beyond the center median in the northbound #1 lane by a silver Honda Accord, then by a second driver that hit Park dragging his body 250 feet.

The first driver turned around immediately to render assistance.

It is the second driver deputies are seeking, who was driving a 2007 or later blue Toyota Camry, that continued north after the body dislodged, and last scene turning westbound Imperial Highway.

Anyone with further information should contact Deputy Carl Anna at (562) 863-8711 or may make an anonymous to Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

Five injured in Draft Picks gang related melee

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:04:00 +0000

LA MIRADA- Five people were hospitalized after being stabbed during a gang related fight early Saturday morning at a La Mirada sports bar.

Sheriff's deputies were dispatched at about 1:35 am. to a report of a fight that was escalating at Draft Picks Bar and Grill at 15854 Imperial Highway in the Green Hills Shopping Center.

Witnesses said a fight between rival gang members started inside the bar shortly before closing and moved outside as more people became involved.

One of the stabbing victims showed up a short time later at nearby Fire Station 15 on Santa Gertrudes Avenue seeking assistance, and was rushed a short time later to the UCI Medical Center trauma unit for treatment.

Detectives are still attempting to identify the suspects that left prior to the deputies arrival in a dark SUV similar to an Suburban eastbound towards the city of La Habra.

Authorities believe that some of the injured were not combatants, instead trying to intervene, and are expected to recover from their injuries.

Anyone with further information on the incident is asked to contact detectives at Norwalk Sheriff's Station at (562) 863-8711

Prep Baseball: Matadores squeek out a 2- 1 win against Bellflower

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:58:00 +0000

LA MIRADA- In the second of back-to-back games La Mirada defeated league rival Bellflower 2-1 Friday at home.

La Mirada (4-10 overall, 3-1 league), played stingy after a 6-4 loss Wednesday at Bellflower' home field.

Sophomore pitcher Cody Kruip entered the game midway in the 4th in relief of starter Ali Anthony, and added the finishing touches on a smart defensive against a Buccaneer team (9-3, 3-1) that is averaging 8.1 runs per game.

Senior JP Montalvo put the Matadores' ahead 2-1 in the bottom of the 4th after the ball squirted loose as players collided near 1st base allowing Montalvo to score the game winner from 3rd base.

Kruip allowed no runs on two hits in just over three innings complimenting the effort by starter Anthony who allowed just one run and two hits.

The win allowed La Mirada to climb back into a 1st place tie with Bellflower in the Suburban League.

NEXT GAME

vs. Artesia (1-8, 1-0) Weds. April 6, 3:00 pm
at La Mirada

Linking La Mirada

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:11:00 +0000

Links to selected La Mirada area news articles around the web:

Norwalk-La Mirada Unified honored for success in educating low-income students

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/03/local-schools-honored-for-education-students-from-low-income-families.html

La Mirada Symphony to hold free performances

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:08:00 +0000

LA MIRADA- "The Wild, Wild West" is the theme for the La Mirada Symphony annual free POPS concerts Saturday afternoon and evening at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Guest Conductor Robert Frelly will take the audience on a musical trip that salutes the music of the American pioneer era.

A matinee performance is at 3 p.m. with an evening show at 8 p.m.

Reservations are not required.

For additional information call: 562-944-9801.

http://www.lamiradatheatre.com/pr_lms.htm

Forecast: Record breaking heat to make way for chance of weekend rain

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +0000

A mini heat-wave that broke records in several locations in the Los Angeles Basin will stick around one last day today before making way for another chance of rain this weekend and a return to season daytime highs.

Thursday's high of 91 at Fullerton Airport tied a record set in 1966, it was also 91 in the Whittier Hills, and a record smashing 92 at USC/Downtown Los Angeles, 98 at the Santa Fe Dam in Irwindale, and a scorching 100 at Whiteman Airport in Pacoima.

The normal daytime high for April 1 is 71 and a low of 53.

The weekend brings cooler weather and a chance of rain, courtesy of a weak cold front
that will make way for another warm-up on Monday.

Precipitation amounts on Saturday night and early Sunday should not exceed .10 inches locally.

Forecast issued April 1, 2011 at Midnight:

Overnight: Clear. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph. Low 59.

Friday: Sunny. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph. High 84.

Friday night: Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, increasing clouds. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast. Low 57.

Saturday: Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny. South southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph. High 70.

Forecast Courtesy: NWS Oxnard

Updated Forecast: Rain to increase overnight

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:46:00 +0000

Moisture advancing ahead of a cold front moving slowly from the north was the culprit behind occasional periods of light rain showers Thursday night, recording .02" on the wet stuff.

The chance of rain increases to 100% overnight Friday morning as the front is expected to pass over La Mirada at around 3 am., leaving up to 1/2 an inch of rain before it departs.

A chance of a weaker rain event is still possible Saturday.

Forecast effective Friday March 25, 2011 at Midnight:

Overnight: Rain. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Low 49.

Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers before 11am. Partly sunny. Calm wind becoming southwest between 5 and 10 mph. High 61.

Friday night: Mostly cloudy. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast. Low 47.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Increasing clouds. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west. High 59.

Saturday night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy. West southwest wind between 10 and 15 mph. Low 51.

Forecast Courtesy: NWS Oxnard

Storm front to move into area overnight

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:22:00 +0000

The fourth winter cold front in less than a week will move in overnight tonight bringing more rain and wind while continuing to shun the arrival of Spring.

Rain still located north of Santa Barbara as of 5pm. is expected to arrive locally between 2am. and 3am. with only lingering showers most of Friday after sunrise.

Forecasters believe we can expect 1/4 to 1/2 an inch of rain from this system to extend what is turning out to be a wetter than average March.

The system that moved through the area Wednesday evening left .56" before moving on bringing the March 2011 rainfall to date at 3.62", well above the 2.3" norm for this date.

A weaker system may possibly drop far enough south to bring a chance of light rain or showers late Saturday or Sunday, followed by a return to a more seasonal pattern midweek with temps possibly being pushed into the 80's by a Santa Ana condition.

Pedestrian killed crossing La Mirada roadway

noreply@blogger.com (LM News) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:44:00 +0000

LA MIRADA- A man attempting to run across a darkened stretch of roadway was fatally struck by a passenger vehicle early Thursday morning on Valley View Avenue near Adoree Street.

The man who was pronounced dead at the scene, attempted to cross Valley View but was struck by a northbound passenger vehicle in the lane nearest the center median.

All northbound lanes of Valley View Ave were closed from Foster Road to Imperial Hwy for several hours during the morning commute as Sheriff's traffic investigators processed the scene and pending arrival of Coroner's officials.

The identity of the deceased is still pending.

****UPDATE****

One of the drivers that was involved fled the scene in a blue passenger vehicle described as a possible Toyota Camry or similar.

The vehicle was last seen continuing north on Valley View Ave from Imperial Highway into South Whittier.

Officials were still witholding identity of the man killed in this morning's incident as of early Thursday afternoon.

****UPDATE (3:00 p.m.)******

The man who died in this morning's accident has been identified as Jingyu Park, 90, of La Mirada.

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