Firefighter Larry Campbell demonstrates a vehicle extrication using the Jaws of Life in front of the La Verne Fire Department Saturday. This demonstration, along with others from both the police and fire departments, was part of the Public Safety Open House. Visitors of all ages took tours of both the La Verne fire and police departments, conducted by RSVP, or the Retired and Senior Volunteers, and enjoyed a barbecue sponsored by members of the Police and Fire Association. / photo by Amanda Duvall
The 23rd annual Taste of La Verne took off in the Coastal Helicopter hangar at the Bracket Airport on Oct. 18 as food and drink businesses from San Dimas to Claremont celebrated a night of supporting the local community.
The city of La Verne and 11 other cities filed an injunction against Los Angeles County’s new Pre-Arraignment Release Protocols, known as the zero-bail policy, a day after it was adopted, due to public safety concerns.
Bikers, runners, walkers, skaters and people of all ages lined D street as the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority presented 626 Golden Streets, Heart of the Foothills, a free community event that promotes sustainable, active modes of transportation.