Cate Caplin is Directing “Private Lives” Livestreaming at IVRT
Inland Valley Repertory Theatre company (IVRT) is pleased to announce Cate Caplin as the director of the March livestreaming of Noël Coward’s comedy “Private Lives.” “I've always loved Noël Coward's plays and in particular ‘Private Lives.’ Some consider it to be one of the best plays of the 20th Century,” said Caplin. “As artists—and especially during times like these with physical restrictions and a global pandemic—we continue to navigate new territory, always looking for fresh, imaginative and
Call for invitations to apply to participate in the third Small Business School Challenge
Call for invitations to apply to participate in the third Small Business School Challenge, a national virtual business innovation and consulting event pairing real small business owners with teams of MBA students to create new strategies to succeed, open now through Thursday, March 25. Ideal applicants are small-business owners in any industry with 3-30 employees who could benefit from strategy and support to improve their current business and overcome the challenges they’re facing. Business owners from
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City of La Verne Awards Seven Local Projects and Businesses for Outstanding Achievement in Development
At the La Verne City Council meeting on March 1, the City’s Community Development Department awarded seven local projects and businesses with its Community Design Awards. The projects were awarded in the categories of Historic Preservation & Adaptive Reuse, Institutional, Public Art, Residential and Interior Design. After soliciting nominations from the City Council, Planning Commission and City staff, seven worthy projects completed within the previous two years (2019-2020) were ultimately selected to
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New Funding Rounds Announced for the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
Four new rounds to address ongoing needFunding will support small businesses and non-profits that have struggled due to the COVID-19 pandemicCalifornia’s Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), part of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), announced today four new funding rounds for the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program following Governor Gavin Newsom signing into law a comprehensive package of immediate actions that speeds much-needed relief to
Crowdfunding 101
If you are starting a business and need some start up funding for you may feel limited in what is available for getting your business off the ground. Traditionally a prospective business owner would create a business plan like we do here at the SBDC and that client would take it to a bank, angel investor or VC to get their venture funded. Unfortunately, because this method narrows your chances to a few major players, the likelihood of getting the capital you need diminishes when pitching to those few
Legislative Package Providing Urgent COVID-19 Relief to Californians Signed
February 23, 2021 Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a comprehensive package of immediate actions that will speed needed relief to individuals, families and businesses suffering the most significant economic hardship due to COVID-19. The package, passed by the Legislature this week, builds on the initiatives in the Governor’s January state budget proposal to provide cash relief to lower-income Californians, increase aid to small businesses and provide license renewal fee waivers to businesses impacted
City of La Verne Fosters Inclusion
With rising divisiveness permeating many aspects of society and culture, residents of La Verne took it upon themselves to create a Committee on Cultural Awareness and Social Inclusion (CASI), which was initially formed in 2019. The Committee aims to provide a space for La Verne residents to educate and connect with fellow community members. After learning about CASI and recognizing its potential positive impact, in August 2020 the La Verne City Council unanimously voted to participate in CASI and support
California Legislature Approves $9.6 billion for Early COVID-19 Relief
The California Legislature passed a package of budget bills that will speed needed relief to individuals, families and businesses suffering the most significant economic hardship from the COVID-19 Recession. The package includes SB 87, principal coauthored by Assemblymember Chris Holden, which will provide $2.1 billion additional funds for small business and nonprofit relief grants. “With vaccinations increasing and COVID-19 rates coming down, we can’t forget that small businesses who are the lifeblood
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Positive News on the City of La Verne Finances
Despite the challenges brought about the COVID-19 pandemic, the La Verne City Council received positive news this month regarding the City’s sales tax revenues and its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). “It takes a village to make things work, and we definitely have a great village here at the City of La Verne – from our various department staff and all the way up,” said La Verne Mayor Tim Hepburn. “It’s because of their decisions and actions that our City, unlike many others, has been able to
Extended: Full Street Closure of Glendora Ave. at Railroad Crossing in Glendora
Crews will continue reconstructing the railroad crossing on Glendora Avenue as part of the 9.1-mile Foothill Gold Line light rail project. Due to unforeseen conditions within the crossing, this work requires the extension of the closure to complete the final crossing operations. All efforts between the various teams working onsite are being made to open the street as soon as possible, and we appreciate your patience.WHENOngoing and continuing thru March 8, 2021 (extended), Glendora Avenue will be fully
The Commons at Amherst: La Verne’s Newest Single-Family Home Development Project
The City of La Verne is currently processing an application for the proposed residential development of City-owned property near Amherst Street and Williams Avenue. Referred to as the Commons at Amherst, this project would create a community of 42 detached two-story single-family homes on city-owned property that the Council previously deemed as surplus property. The market-rate homes would range from 2,002 to 2,433 square feet of living space and would all include a two-car garage and driveways to
Client Success Story: JC Winsem, Inc.
View the original story here. JC Winsem, Inc. www.jcwinsem.com Jennifer Campbell is the Founder and owner of JC Winsem Inc., an online clothing store targeting girls and women 8-45 years old. “It is a modest company with a positive message. We want every woman to feel beautiful and good about who they are. We also incorporate eco-friendly and wrinkle free fabric items. We care about our environment and want to do our part,” Jennifer recounted. Campbell had the idea and realized there weren’t any
Alumni Fill Top Positions at Damien High School
Two alumni have been named to top leadership positions at Damien High School in La Verne after nationwide searches. Dr. Joseph Siegmund, Ph.D., has been appointed president of Damien High School, announced Archdiocese of Los Angeles Superintendent of Schools Paul M. Escala. Dr. Siegmund’s father taught at Damien for nearly 10 years. A native of La Verne, Dr. Siegmund was a member of Our Lady of Assumption parish in Claremont. He comes to the role with significant experience in business and higher
ULV Students Provide Free Tax Preparation Services to Eligible Local Taxpayers
Now in its tenth year, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at the University of La Verne is again available for local, eligible taxpayers to receive free tax preparation services. VITA is an IRS‐sponsored community program that helps low-to-moderate-income families and individuals (generally with an annual income up to $60,000) located in La Verne and surrounding communities. Local program sites are managed by IRS partners and staffed by volunteers who are IRS-certified. Though the
Inland Valley Repertory Theatre Announced 2021 Virtual Season
The Inland Valley Repertory Theatre has announced its 2021 “virtual” season, many of them musicals to benefit IVRT’s Educational Outreach Programs. First up, “Daddy Long Legs” is based on the classic novel that inspired the 1955 movie musical starring Fred Astaire. Daddy Long Legs is a beloved tale in the spirit of Jane Austen, the Brontë Sisters and “Downton Abbey.” IVRT's musical features Amanda Minano and Bobby Collins. Daddy Long Legs will be live streamed February 20, 27 and 28. “I Do! I Do!” is an
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Helping Youth in Foster Care
David & Margaret Youth and Family Services is guided by a Philosophy of Care. One of the tenants of that philosophy is that every individual has the right to love and be loved! Is there anything better than being able to love and know that you are loved? For the at-risk youth and families that rely on David & Margaret that is often not their reality. D&M has been working to ensure the children, youth, and families in our community know what it is to be loved and know the joy of loving someone. Love happens
SoCal Gas Work Closes A Street at Arrow Hwy. Through March 22
As part of the Foothill Gold Line light rail project’s mainline construction, Southern California Gas Company (SoCal Gas) will be performing drilling & trenching operations for underground utility work at the A Street railroad crossing, north of Arrow Highway (La Verne). This work requires a full closure of A St. at the railroad crossing for approximately 6 weeks. This work is separate from the future grade crossing reconstruction activities that will require a second future street closure (a separate
Gold Line Construction Update for Feb. 11, 2021
Kiewit-Parsons (KPJV) crews are now actively working throughout the 9.1-mile Foothill Gold Line light rail project segment from Glendora to Pomona, as well as nearing completion on the majority of the design work. In the field, the first three of 21 at-grade street crossings have been fully reconstructed, and two more are now underway. Crews have completed removal of the overhead communication lines no longer used by the freight system (they were relocated underground during an earlier project contract) and
LA County Fair to Look Different in 2021
Amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and its bearing on public events, The LA County Fair has announced that it is planning a smaller, safer celebration of this year's annual spree of family, tradition, culture and community. After canceling the Fair last year and with the availability of a vaccine this year, organizers were hoping to be able to welcome guests back in 2021 to one of the largest county fairs in the country, according to the website. But with coronavirus cases unsteady, and the
La Verne Historical Society Continues the Legacy
Like so many nonprofits large and small, the La Verne Historical Society is working hard to stay afloat during the COVID crisis. “Membership decreased dramatically in 2020,” says LVHS President Sherry Best. “This is understandable, considering the loss of so much LVHS-sponsored programming and distractions brought about by profound changes in how we work, live, and care for our children. It appears that COVID-19 will continue to impact 2021, and no one knows for sure when and how life as we knew it
Gold Line Construction City Street Improvements Updates
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY As part of the 9.1-mile Foothill Gold Line light rail project, crews will be building street improvements at the intersections of San Dimas Ave./Bonita Ave. and San Dimas Ave./Commercial St. Crews will demolish the existing roadway and replace with new curb, gutter, ADA ramps, sidewalks, and driveways (see back for details). New right turn lanes will be added on southbound San Dimas Ave (to westbound Bonita Ave.) and northbound San Dimas Ave (to eastbound Bonita Ave.). Crews will
Scholarships Available for 2020-21 La Verne High School Grads
La Verne Chamber of Commerce believes that a well-educated workforce makes good business sense for a vital and healthy Southern California. Our Scholarship Program encourages students to pursue higher education following high school. It’s open to graduating seniors whose primary residence is in La Verne, CA, who will be attending a vocational/technical school, a community college or a four-year college or university. We’ll be awarding multiple scholarships of up to $500 each, which we’ll present at the
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
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