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
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
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
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
Jan
19
Movie filmed in Rossmoor airs this Saturday – Tuesday
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(Los Alamitos, 1/19/2012) Written and photographed by Diane, Los Al Resident : “Untouchables,” a LifeTime movie featuring Rob Lowe flimed in Rossmoor last summer airs this Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday (January 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2012, at 8 p.m. each night on Lifetime & Lifetime HD (140 & 640 on Fios).
The movie is based on the story of Drew Peterson, who is charged with the death of his third wife after the mysterious Read more
Jan
3
405/605/Seal Beach Blvd. Construction update
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(1/3/2012, Los Alamitos) by Christine Byrne, Orange County Transportation District:
WEST SEGMENT - Seal Beach Boulevard to I-605
- Falsework construction on the northbound I-405 (from Seal Beach Boulevard to the I-605 freeway) will continue nightly this week, between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., Monday through Friday and between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., Saturday and Sunday weather permitting. Pending any unforeseen circumstances, falsework construction along the northbound I-405 should be completed this week.
- Falsework construction on the southbound I-405 freeway (between the I-605 and Seal Beach Boulevard) is tentatively set to begin as early as Read more
Dec
30
Los Al Police report increase in local catalytic converter thefts
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(Los Alamitos, 12/30/2011) From Los Alamitos Police: Los Alamitos has seen an increase in catalytic converter thefts in recent weeks.
Catalytic converters are an essential part of your vehicle’s exhaust system, but they are being targeted by thieves who are intent on cashing in on the metals these parts possess.
Higher profile pick-ups and sport utility vehicles are especially susceptible due to the easier access to these vehicle parts. Toyotas are often targeted, but other Read more
Dec
25
Tree disposal, City Hall closures: Your last community bulletin board of the year
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(12/25/2011, Los Alamitos) We hope your family’s holiday celebrations have been filled with love, joy, and peace so far. With one week left in 2011, this is the place for your announcements of community events ending 2011 or kicking off 2012, at least until the end of next weekend.
Here’s a few items of interest:
- Los Alamitos City Hall will only be closed the next two Mondays, tomorrow, 12/26/2011 and Monday 1/2/2012.
- Once again, there will be street sweeping this Friday, 12/30/2011, but parking citations will not be issued.
- You can put out your Christmas tree Read more
Dec
21
Gas leak repairs on Los Al Blvd. to end Thursday
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(Los Alamitos, 12/21/2011) Late Wednesday update: Repairs should be completed around mid day Thursday. When I drove by mid morning enroute to Nicks II for Nate’s breakfast burrito Americano, traffic wasn’t too severely affected but by mid day it was a different story.
Gas leak?
This morning, when I snapped the above photo, I noticed no significant markings on the trucks, but several holes being dug in the middle of the Boulevard. One of the workers told me it they were doing an emergency repair to do what he thought was a gas leak at Read more
Dec
20
Los Al Food Trucks 12/22/2011 & 12/29/2011
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(Los Alamitos, 12/20/2011) Only 2 more Thursdays this year for Los Alamitos “Picnic at the Plaza”, but this week’s the last event because our trucks are taking the last Thursday of the year off.
Yup, the trucks are taking the 29th off, but you’ll have a choice of 9 trucks both this week.
This week Chef Christie Morisoli’s Home Skillet Truk will be making what I believe is their first visit to Los Alamitos. Christie, a culinary graduate from Read more
Dec
19
Decorating winners, Peace in Los Al?: Your Community Bulletin Board, 12/19 – 26/2011
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(12/19/2011, Los Alamitos) As promised, I’m once again moving our Community Bulletin Board post up at the start of each week through December, & keeping all comments that are still relevent. Before I turn it over to you, however, three current items from your humble blogger:
- Tonight’s Los Alamitos City Council Meeting, annual re-organizational meeting where next year’s Mayor and pro tem are selected will be a great test of whether Mayor pro tem Edgar’s actions line up with his recent words about “healing” our divided community. It’s the last regular meeting until mid January since the January 3 meeting has been cancelled. Lots on the agenda, click here for our initial piece on the meeting, and check back at 7:00 tonight for our “your reporting & comments” post.
- The annual Los Alamitos Holiday Decorating Contest winners are Read more
Dec
13
Los Al Food Trucks 12/15/2011 & 12/22/2011
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(Los Alamitos, 12/13/2011) Only 2 more Los Alamitos “Picnic at the Plaza” truck fests left this year!
Yup, the trucks are taking the 29th off, but you’ll have a choice of 9 trucks both this week and next.
This week only, Chef Joe Youkhan’s Tasting Spoon, “blazes the trail for russtic Italian street food” right here in the biggest little town in OC!!
But wait. . . there’s more! Read more
Dec
8
Los Al Food Trucks 12/8/11 & 12/15/2011
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(Los Alamitos, 12/8/11) This Thirsday and next, Los Alamitos’ world famous “Picnic at the Plaza” features OC’s only Argentine food truck, both this week and next, popular Piaggio Gourmet on Wheels
Chef Piaggio’s uncle’s Tia Maria passed on a tasty empanada recipe that originated in a remote little pueblo in the middle of Argentina’s vast pampas. During twelve years in Bahia, Brazil, Piaggio incorporated the Afro-Brazilian Read more
Dec
3
The best place in town to buy your Christmas tree
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2011 update: Much has changed since I wrote this post 2 years ago, but the Youth Center’s Tree Lot is still my favorite place to buy a tree.
You get a great tree with no hassles, from friendly, helpful local volunteers at a good price and the proceeds go to a great cause right here in town!
(Los Alamitos, originally published 12/18/2009) There are plenty of places around where you can purchase a Christmas tree. Over the years, Barb and I have discovered that the freshest, best trees at a very convenient location and for an excellent price. But that’s not the best part!
When we buy a tree at our favorite local tree lot, all of the profits go to local youth and local schools. You even get to designate the school!
Of course, I’m Read more