Mayor Don Kendrick speaks before the annual Christmas tree lighting outside of the La Verne City Hall on Monday.
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Ludwick Center strives for reflection, peace
Members of the University community gathered on Nov. 14 for the dedication ceremony of the Ludwick Center for Spirituality, Cultural Understanding, and Community Engagement, which provides a space for students to engage spiritually and collaboratively.
Council rejects free study
After the city council rejected previous proposals to consider contracting with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Councilman Muir Davis put forward a vote for a study – this time, one that would come at no cost to the city.
La Verne kids light up holidays
The city of La Verne hosted their annual tree lighting ceremony in front of City Hall Tuesday night.
Firefighters’ suit alleges secret surveillance
The La Verne Firefighters Association, the local chapter of the International Association of Firefighters union, is suing the city of La Verne, La Verne Fire Chief Peter Jankowski and Battalion Chief Michael Thompson.
ULV celebrates opening of Citrus Hall
Key members of the University of La Verne faculty and city officials cut a leopard print ribbon to celebrate the opening of the newly completed Citrus Hall dormitory and The Spot dining hall on Sept. 6.
Spiritual center breaks ground
The University held a ground-breaking last week for the Ludwick Center for Spirituality, Cultural Understanding, and Community Engagement – which will be housed in a renovated and expanded version of Brandt Hall dormitory.
Scholarship Gala raises over $900k
Donations from Trustees, alumni, students and other supporters of the University helped raise $907,000 at the annual Scholarship Gala, Saturday in the Sheraton Fairplex conference hall. The night kicked off with a reception where select students, and guests mingled and snacked on hors d’oeuvres.
Event encourages love for the arts
For the Love of Arts Benefit Concert, a silent auction and fundraiser put on by the Cultural Arts Society of La Verne, was held Saturday in the meeting house at the Hillcrest Retirement Community in La Verne. More than 100 guests helped raise $3,100 for future art programs throughout the night.
Field renamed for Las Vegas shooting victim
The La Verne community gathered Saturday at Wheeler Park to honor Bonita High School alumna Jordyn Rivera, who was a victim in the October 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting.