University to Celebrate Homecoming & Family Weekend Oct. 14-16
The University of La Verne will host an in-person Homecoming & Family Weekend October 14-16. This year’s homecoming will include all the festivities that have long been cherished by the university community. Those include a Saturday morning 5K Fun Run/Walk, street fair and parade, and tailgating in Lot A before the football game against Whittier College. The university will kick off the weekend on Friday with a Night of Stars: an outdoor dinner celebrating our most loyal donors and the 2022 Alumni and
Controller Yee: Apply Now for Property Tax Postponement
Applications are now being processed for California’s Property Tax Postponement (PTP) Program, State Controller Betty T. Yee announced. The program allows homeowners who are seniors – or who are blind or have a disability – and who meet income, equity, and other requirements to defer payment of property taxes on their primary residence. Funding for PTP is limited, and applications will be processed in the order they are received. The final filing deadline for the current tax year is Feb. 10, 2023. In
House of Ruth Launches ‘Voices from the Heart’ Crowdfunding Campaign
Help House of Ruth meet its Voices from the Heart crowdfunding campaign goal of raising $50,000 in funds to provide critical life-saving programs for survivors of domestic violence through their crowdfunding campaign during the month of October. The event is in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. All contributions over $25 will have the option to receive a personalized purple heart with their name and a 20-character you wish to give a survivor of domestic violence. Hearts will be displayed
City OKs Wilderness Area Management, Public Access Plan Environmental Impact Report
At its meeting on Sept. 19, the La Verne City Council adopted Resolution 22-72, approving the Wilderness Area Management and Public Access Planand certifying its Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). La Verne’s Wilderness Area Management and Public Access Plan includes selective habitat enhancement actions, identifies public safety hazards, highlights public access opportunities and includes goals for specific physical improvements or management policies for the Wilderness Area. “This process has
Supervisor Barger Allocates $2.3M to Increase Homeless Outreach Services in Fifth District
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced today that she has allocated $2.3M from her discretionary funds to increase homeless outreach services across the Fifth District communities she represents. The services will be provided by the Sheriff’s Department Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) and Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA) Homeless Engagement Team (HET) professionals who specialize in engaging people experiencing homelessness. “Lifting people out of homelessness requires
Options for Learning named a 2022 Nonprofit of the Year
Sen. Susan Rubio recognizes agency for its contributions to families in the community Options for Learning was recognized today as a Nonprofit of the Year by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) at a special event at the California State Capitol. Each year, California assemblymembers and state senators are invited to honor a Nonprofit of the Year for their district. The event is co-sponsored by the Assembly Select Committee on the Nonprofit Sector, the Senate Select Committee on the Nonprofit Sector, and
How to Start a Media Company
Watch the video here If you are looking to take content like a blog, youtube channel, or a news company to the next level and turn it into a full-fledged business, there are some specific things you need to take care of. Many content creators start as a hobby but have no idea what it takes to turn their passion into a legitimate business. In this start-up guide, I will show the 5 steps to get your media business started and what you need to know to operate as a legitimate business. So let’s get
Accounting 101: Cash Flow Statement
View the video here Are you worried you’re running out of cash for your business? Do you find your business doesn’t have money to pay your bills or do you run short on cash for payroll? In this video, I’m gonna show you how to create a cash flow statement to better manage how your business is spending money. Keeping track of finances is hard for many small business owners and many of our clients get overwhelmed for fear of messing up their accounting. What if you could have a simple document that was
Mini Camp IVRT In-Person Theatre Classes begin September 15
Inland Valley Repertory Theatre (IVRT) proudly announces in-person musical theatre classes for students and adults in its ongoing fall offerings of Mini Camp IVRT. Our successful Broadway musical theatre program is a skill-building powerhouse. Now in its 14th year, students have a blast playing improv games and learning audition skills such as memorizing a monologue, cold reading, developing a character, vocal technique, 16-bar song cuts, and basic dance and movement. Sessions focus on different scenes and
Carve Out Some Fun This Fall with La Verne’s Fall Recreation Guide!
Carve out some fun in La Verne this fall by checking out the new Fall Recreation Guide! This edition offers the latest information on the City’s recreation classes, programs, events and more. “La Verne’s variety of program and event offerings is a true reflection of our small-town traditions and values,” said Mayor Tim Hepburn. “Our Community Services Department provides diverse class selections for all ages and plans numerous events which many residents and visitors look forward to every year.” Each
Revised Dates for Fulton Road Full Street Closure
As part of the 9.1- mile Foothill Gold Line light rail project, KPJV crews will return to complete the railroad crossing reconstruction at Fulton Rd. in the cities of La Verne and Pomona. Crews will install the new light rail tracks and Metrolink train control, complete the bridge wing walls and retaining walls, as well as complete the roadway and hardscape. This work requires a full closure of Fulton Rd. at the railroad crossing for up to 45 days, including the temporary closure of the Metrolink Station
Notice: Full Street Closure Fulton Road at Railroad Crossing Sept. 6 – Oct. 21, 2022
As part of the 9.1- mile Foothill Gold Line light rail project, KPJV crews will return to complete the railroad crossing reconstruction at Fulton Road in the cities of La Verne and Pomona. Crews will install the new light rail tracks and Metrolink train control, complete the bridge wing walls and retaining walls, as well as complete the roadway and hardscape. This work requires a full closure of Fulton Road at the railroad crossing for up to 45 days, including the temporary closure of the Metrolink
San Dimas Canyon Road to Close at Arrow Hwy. Through Mid October 2022
As part of the 9.1-mile Foothill Gold Line light rail project, crews will be returning to complete the railroad crossing on San Dimas Canyon Road (north of Arrow Hwy.) in the cities of San Dimas and La Verne. Crews will be performing underground utility work, median construction, light rail track installation, building a new right turn pocket from westbound Arrow Hwy. to northbound San Dimas Canyon Rd., and rebuilding the roadway, curbs and gutters. This work requires a full closure of San Dimas Canyon Road
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Announcing the 2022 Excellence in La Verne Awards Recipients
The Selection Committee, composed of last year’s Excellence in La Verne Award recipients, has met and chosen the 2022 honorees! Please congratulate: Business of the Year – California Pest ManagementCalifornia Pest Management was established to bring alternative control programs for pests other than traditional spray-first programs. Jim started the business during the financial crisis of 2008, but the company thrived and grew. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, CPM adapted to provide treatments
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