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La Verne Residents Encouraged to Provide Insight for City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element Update
This week the City of La Verne launched a virtual workshop as a part of the City’s process to update its Housing Element for 2021-2029. La Verne residents can “attend” and watch the workshop until Thursday, December 20, 2020. During the workshop, residents will be able to provide feedback and insight on the community’s housing priorities through two surveys. The City will incorporate this feedback while drafting its Housing Element Update, which will be ready for public review in May 2021. The City’s goal
Governor Newsom Announces Immediate Assistance for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Billions in immediate, temporary tax relief will support businesses impacted by COVID-19, including an automatic three-month extension for taxpayers filing less than $1 million in sales tax and interest-free payment agreements to larger companies with up to $5 million in sales tax and expanded interest-free payment options for larger businesses particularly affected by significant restrictions on operations based on COVID-19 transmissions. In partnership with the Legislature, California will provide $500
Remembering Past Chamber CEO Brian McNerney
Brian McNerney, past CEO of the La Verne Chamber of Commerce and the community’s unofficial Mr. La Verne, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thanksgiving morning. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol Ann; his daughter, Lee Ann Sheridan; son in law, Matthew Sheridan, and grandson/namesake, Brian Edward “Little B” Sheridan. There is no word yet as to funeral arrangements. Brian was a strong proponent of the give-back philosophy, and his gregarious personality, willingness to jump in and help
La Verne Spreads Holiday Cheer Through Modified and Virtual Winter Events
Although the coronavirus has impacted many celebrations, the City of La Verne plans to continue its holiday traditions in both virtual and modified settings while also introducing a few new ones. This winter season, the City will be hosting four (4) virtual and three (3) modified events for all La Verne residents to enjoy. The La Verne holiday season would not be complete without the City’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting event. In order to help protect the community, the City will hold this merry and
Starting this Friday, New Restrictions Will be in Place
Effective Friday, November 20, Los Angeles County will tighten pandemic safeguards and restrictions as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to increase significantly. These safeguards and restrictions protect the public health and safety of our residents, and their ability to be served in our hospitals.COVID-19 cases have more than doubled since the beginning of November and hospitalizations have increased from an average of about 900 a day to well over 1,000 a day in same time period.The first
Join Inland Valley Repertory Theatre for a Virtual “Coney Island Christmas”
Inland Valley Repertory Theatre company (IVRT) is pleased to announce the opening of “Coney Island Christmas” presented as a livestream online. Director Frank Minano said, “IVRT, like so many local theatres, is being innovative during the pandemic and offering a readers theatre experience so that audiences may still enjoy good theatre in the comfort and safety of their home. This is not Zoom, rather a presentation that is as accessible as one mouse click.” About the play: Pulitzer Prize-winner Donald
University of La Verne Increases Annual Scholarships to $15,000 for Students from PACE Schools
The University of La Verne is now offering a minimum of $15,000 in annual scholarships to eligible students from high schools and organizations that participate in the university’s Partnership for Access to College Education (PACE) program. This marks an annual increase of $5,000 from previous years. The increase in guaranteed scholarships for eligible freshmen who begin in the fall of 2021 reflects the university’s recognition of the financial challenges many students and their families are facing
City of La Verne Continues to Make Strides Towards Reducing Homelessness
Through the goals and initiatives outlined by the City of La Verne’s Plan to Prevent and Reduce Homelessness (Homeless Plan), the City has reduced its homeless count by more than 50% from 21 individuals in 2019 to 10 as of January 2020. In addition to decreasing the number of homeless individuals in the community, the City has also made great strides over the past year-and-half toward homelessness prevention thanks to the comprehensive nature of the Homeless Plan and access to grant funding.Homelessness is
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La Verne Chamber of Commerce Seeks Nominations for 2021 Excellence in La Verne Awards
The La Verne Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for its Excellence in La Verne Awards, which honor businesses for outstanding contributions to the economic health and quality of life in La Verne.The categories are:Business of the YearNew Business of the YearNot for Profit Organization of the YearFamily-Owned Business of the YearEmployer of the YearEveryone is welcome to submit his or her company or another company for a nomination. Nominees must be located in La Verne or be a member of the La Verne
American Pickers to Film in California in December
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to California! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout your area in December 2020. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History.The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the
THE ELF ON THE SHELF’S MAGICAL HOLIDAY JOURNEY DEBUTS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR A LIMITED TIME
Global holiday phenomenon The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition from The Lumistella Company, in partnership with Constellation Immersive, a newly formed affiliate of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA), transforms Los Angeles County into a magical wonderland this holiday season. The Elf on the Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey, a one-of-a-kind immersive drive-thru experience, incorporating social distancing rules and health safety precautions, launches November
SoCalGas Increasing Rebates on Energy Efficient Appliances, Smart Thermostats Through End of Year
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the company is increasing rebates by an additional 50% on all energy efficient appliances offered through its rebate program now through December 31, 2020. This means customers can get an additional 50% cash back on energy efficient products that will help them conserve energy and reduce their SoCalGas bill. The rebates are funded through energy efficiency incentive programs created by the California Public Utilities Commission. “SoCalGas is offering
Shop Local Membership Perks Program
In advance of the 2019-20 school year, Bonita Council PTA in partnership with the La Verne and San Dimas Chambers of Commerce encourages ALL chamber members to participate in the value-added Shop Local Membership Perks Program for current PTA and PTSA members. Members from the La Verne and San Dimas Chambers of Commerce can sign up to participate in this NO COST promotional opportunity by completing a simple application and commit to offer a promotion to the current Bonita Council PTA members (The
