Darren Harlow, owner of French Press Espresso Bar in La Verne, helps some customers at the business’ grand opening Nov. 7. Harlow said he and his wife Sandra have shared a dream of owning their own coffee shop since they met in 2002. / photo by Amanda TorresSydney Ford, barista at French Press Espresso Bar, makes coffee drinks for the many guests and customers at the grand opening of the shop Nov. 7. The business is at 3836 Emerald Ave. in La Verne. / photo by Amanda Torres
A salute to classic cars took over La Verne’s historic downtown as cars, car enthusiasts and vendors closed the streets to host Cruisin’ La Verne Holiday Show, with proceeds going to California Highways Patrol’s CHiP’s for Kids Toy Drive.
On Saturday, the city of La Verne commemorated Veterans Day at the Veterans Hall on Bonita Avenue, with a memorial to honor veterans and their families.