Feb
4
Coyote & Crime Alert!
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(Los Alamitos 2/4/2012) Apparently the workers on the 605 Freeway carpool connectors project removed grates that help keep out the coyotes, resulting in increased coyote sightings this past week, including one on Los Alamitos Blvd near the High School:
David & Rebecca Lara of the Rossmoor Preditor Management Team (break-in info follows the two coyote reports): Read more
Feb
2
Seven Los Alamitos Goals for 2012:
Filed Under 2012 Issues, City Council, Highlands Guy's Thursday column | 4 Comments
(2/2/20120 by Highlands Guy:
I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen a list of needs and wants or even a list of goals set forth by our esteemed City Council. So I thought I would offer a bit of fodder that they could incorporate into the process of developing a simple list of rational and achievable goals for the coming year.
A sidelight of this process, is that it might help the voters make a more informed decision in choosing their elected representatives, apart from campaign ads and opinions from neighbors.
These are not in any particular order, and obviously not comprehensive, but could offer those in City Hall some insight into the thoughts of those they govern.
Balanced Budget:
Our brethren in City Hall must absolutely treat the City budget like it is their own personal account. And unlike the next levels of government bodies, the City must not Read more
Feb
1
“More pressing issues:” Your 1/25-31 media comments & reports
Filed Under News Enterprise & other local media, Your reporting & comments | 8 Comments
(Los Alamitos, 1/25/2012) It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for our weekly post where you can report and/or comment on items of interest you come across in any of our local media.
I, for one, liked the new look of the back sports page the News Enterprise introduced today, as well as the publishers explanation of the paper’s ongoing evolution.
I was also impressed the letter I sent in early Monday made it onto page 2:
Dear Editor,
Thank you for last week’s article clearly explaining the actions our Council voted to take regarding Warren Kusumoto’s letter about his recusal from trash litigation sessions.
I believe the investigation will eventually clear Council Member Kusumoto, but I was Read more
Jan
31
Your February, 2012 Community Bulletin Board
Filed Under Community Bulletin Board, Community News, Local events, Los Al calendar, Your reporting & comments | 4 Comments
(Los Alamitos, 1/31/2012)February starts tomorrow, & once again we’ll be moving our Community Bulletin Board forward near the start of each week, usually Monday or Tuesday, keeping comments that are still relevant.
So, if you’re aware of an event of local interest coming up this month, put it in a comment below & we’ll leave it up until the event passes.
For starter’s, here are the month’s Los Alamitos City Council & Commission Meetings, along with the days City Hall’s closed & one major city event:
Race on the Base: Saturday, February 25
Click here for details: RaceOnTheBase.com
City Council Meetings :
- Monday, February 6, 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 21, 5:00 p.m. Special Mid Year Budget Review
- Tuesday, February 21, 7:00 p.m (moved back, Monday 2/20 is Presidents’ Day observance, making a 4 day weekend for city staff)
- Click here for Council Agendas, usually posted the last working day before the Council meeting.
Weekdays City Hall Closed:
Jan
30
Los Alamitos February, 2012 Thursday Food Truck Line Ups
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(Los Alamitos, 1/30/2012) Seven trucks this Thursday, eight for the rest of February, and we’re even giving you the March 1 line-up for the long-range planners among us.
With the days getting longer, and Daylight Savings returning March 11, this is probably your last month to avoid the daylight loving crowds (above).
Additional details follow the weekly line-ups
Feb 2, 2012
- Rancho A Go Go
- Lime Truck
- Read more
Jan
26
Los Al Base to go in new BRAC round(s)?
Filed Under 2012 Issues, Planning & Zoning, The Base, Traffic | 19 Comments
(1/26/2012, Los Alamitos) Earlier today the word was that Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta (left, with General Martin Dempsey, Joint Chiefs Chairman) would seek two new rounds of military base closures, in 2013 and 2015.
Ultimately, Panetta’s announcement wasn’t quite a specific, but did include a strong recommendation for more military base closures. As the New York Times put it, “Pentagon Plan Includes Base Closings and Read more
Jan
25
Your 1/25 – 31 media reporting and comments post
Filed Under Community News, News Enterprise & other local media, Your reporting & comments | 7 Comments
(Los Alamitos, 1/25/2012) It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for our weekly post where you can report and comment on items of interest you come across in any of our local media.
Today’s News Enterprise’s front page story on the Council’s actions regarding Council Member Kusumoto’s alleged Brown Act Violations gave a detailed, balanced explanation that I thought showed a good grasp of the issues by Editor/reporter Apodaca. What do you think?
I was also impressed by Apodaca’s Read more
Jan
25
H.G.: Hello, Is Anybody Paying Attention?
Filed Under 2012 Issues, Crime & Police, Highlands Guy's Thursday column | 1 Comment
(Los Alamitos, 1/25/2012) by “Highlands Guy:” Took a stroll through the city website and ended up taking a closer look at the Los Alamitos Police Department words and data. Let me share some numbers with you:
Stolen Vehicle: 19
Robbery: 3
Auto Burglary: 43
Commercial Burglary: 27
Residential Burglary: 30
Assault: 24
DUI: 29
Theft: 97
Misc: 191
Total: 463
These numbers were extracted from the Los Alamitos City website. They represent a portion of the statistics released on a regular basis by the Los Alamitos Police Department. More specifically they reflect only Read more
Jan
25
January 26, 2012 Los Alamitos food truck line-up
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(1/25/2012, Los Alamitos) Waffles de Liege (left), Rancho, Lime, Ragin Cajun, Flip . . eight trucks, some familiar, some newer. Looks good for this coming Thursday night’s Los Alamitos “Picnic at the Plaza.”
Only 8 trucks, but lots of quality. . . and 3 desert trucks ;-):
Jan 26
Piaggio
Jan
24
Trash settlement talks reach impasse
Filed Under 2012 Issues, City Council Meetings, Trash contraact | 3 Comments
(Los Alamitos, 1/24/2012) At last night’s Special Los Alamitos Council Session, Mayor Edgar announced in open session that the City’s settlement talks with Citizens for a Fair Trash Contract have reached an impasse.
According to Edgar the Council plans to move ahead with the Read more
Jan
24
(1/24/2012 10 p.m. update:) Last night the Los Alamitos City Council moved forward on appointing a Deputy City Clerk to work for 20 hours a week, most likely through the end of the year.
The plan appears to be to not hire a full time City Clerk until next year, with the City Manager continuing to hold the formal title of City Clerk, with Department Secretary Windmera ”Windy” Quintanar and the new Read more
Jan
23
At last: Last Tuesday’s Council Video
Filed Under 2012 Issues, City Council Meetings, Decency, Teamwork | 1 Comment
(Los Alamitos, 1/23/2012) I’m told downloading CSMP’s videos to YouTube take as long as the video, which means it took someone over four hours to put this online. Thanks, Larry!
You can click here for the Agenda, if you want to follow along or note the high (or low) points excerpted from the agenda below.
You can enlarge the size by clicking the rectangular box in the lower left corner, or go to full screen mode by clicking the icon just to the left of the rectangle.
Probably the items of greatest interest would be:
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to the Los Alamitos High School Girls Volleyball Team for winning the 2011 CIF Division 1 Championship
B. Presentation by Colonel Read more
Jan
20
Red Tails: A movie for black teens, Dean Grose, & all Americans
Filed Under Dean Grose, Decency, Inspiration, The Base | 3 Comments
(1/20/2012, Los Alamitos) Why did it take a Hollywood legend like George Lucas 24 years to make and market his movie about America’s Tuskegee Airmen?
Lucas said part of the problem was America’s studios reluctance to bet on a film where all the good guys are African American and all the bad guys are white.
Sadly, another part was our studio’s reluctance to produce something besides a “music video Read more
Jan
20
(Los Alamitos, 1/19/2012) These tips were posted on the Los Al P.D.’s blog shortly after yesterday’s attack. They’re good advice for all of us, even here in “Mayberry:”
The following are some general personal safety tips:
• Be aware of your surroundings. Headphones and other distractions divert your attention and you may not hear or notice persons approaching you.
• Trust your intuition. If you feel threatened or Read more
Jan
20
4 Los Al High students robbed in 3 instances Thursday
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(Los Alamitos, 1/20/2012, adapted from Los Al P.D.) If you were near Bloomfield just north of Katella or Sausalito (aka Briggeman) west of Los Al Blvd. between 2:45 and 3:05 yesterday afternoon, you may have some information that could help solve three robberies.
Last night at 10:28 p.m. Los Alamitos Unified School District Superintendent Sherry Kropp broadcast an e-mail to most Los Alamitos U.S.D. parents with the surprising news that ”there were three strong-armed robberies this afternoon” of four students on their way walking home from our High School.
Additional details, from the Los Alamitos Police Read more