La Mirada, CA
Music connected to La Mirada
About La Mirada
- • Steve Caballero, a famous skateboarder, was born and raised in La Mirada.
- • The 'La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts' provides a cultural hub.
- • Dairy farming initially defined La Mirada's economy, attracting many residents.
- • Underneath La Mirada lies an extensive network of underground drainage pipes.
- • Rapid housing development in the 1950s transformed La Mirada from farmland.
- • Named in 1888, 'La Mirada' means 'the view' in Spanish.
- • With around 46,700 residents, it has a slightly smaller population than Yorba Linda.
- • At 341 feet, the elevation provides pleasant views of the surrounding area.
- • Many residents commute to Los Angeles for jobs in diverse industries.
- • A quiet, family-friendly suburb with a strong sense of community pride.
- • The Los Angeles Angels, a nearby MLB team, won the World Series in 2002.
- • Biola University, in La Mirada, has a strong history in intercollegiate athletics.