The city of La Verne is working on a project of new retail and residential units that, along with a commuter rail station, is expected to bring new business and visitors to the city and the University.
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City committee promotes diversity, inclusion
The city of La Verne has taken steps toward building relationships in the community with the Cultural Awareness and Social Inclusion Committee, created in 2019 with the intention of educating residents on cultural awareness and creating a safe space for everyone of all backgrounds.
Ludwick Center receives design award from City Council
The Ludwick Center for Spirituality, Cultural Understanding, and Community Engagement was awarded a Community Design Award from the city of La Verne for the architecture and structure design of the building.
Los Angeles County Fire Department could take over La Verne Fire Department
The city of La Verne is considering giving up its locally controlled fire department and instead contracting with Los Angeles County Fire Department for the same service instead as a way of addressing staffing shortages and other problems that have impeded the La Verne Fire Department recently.
Protesters march for change through downtown La Verne
Hundreds of demonstrators marched through downtown La Verne in support of the Black Lives Matter movement Wednesday afternoon.
Business students give La Verne restaurants an online boost
As local restaurants continue to suffer through the COVID-19 pandemic, students in the College of Business and Public Management have decided to take action with a campaign called Eat La Verne, which is meant to bring more business to struggling local restaurants.
Congress and local legislatures consider virtual voting
The U.S Congress may find itself transitioning to a system of remote voting soon due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has already already penetrated the capital walls with several members of Congress testing positive.
Election unseats La Verne mayor
City Council member Tim Hepburn will take the gavel as La Verne mayor, following an upset election Tuesday in which he beat incumbent Don Kendrick, who has served as La Verne mayor since 2009.
New measure taxes student wallets
With Super Tuesday in the books, shoppers and diners in town – like us, the students at the University of La Verne – need to get ready to pay more out of pocket for just about everything.
Ballot measure would raise La Verne sales tax
On Tuesday La Verne residents will vote on a measure that would increase the city’s sales tax from 9.5% to 10.25%.