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Mayoral hopefuls face off
For the first time in eight years, the current mayor of La Verne faces an opponent in the mayoral election March 7.
Gold Line extension on ballot
The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority hosted an event to discuss the Metro Gold Line extension to Montclair – and the Los Angeles County ballot measure that would fund the project – last week in the Smith Campus Center at Pomona College.
‘Mr. La Verne’ left his mark on city
A longtime fixture in La Verne's public service sector, City Councilman Robert Rodriguez died July 6 from respiratory failure. He was 83 and in the middle of his eighth term on the council.
Leo Hall gets new look, becomes ADA-friendly
Recently completed renovations to Leo Hall, which have updated its aesthetics and made it accessible to students with disabilities have also evoked feelings of loss among some faculty.
ULV bids farewell to the Morgans with send-off barbecue
A host of speakers, friends and community members - many donning cowboy hats, bandanas and boots – showed up to bid a final farewell to the Morgans at the Western themed “Out the Door” Barbecue Saturday.
Historic election seats two women
Until this month, the 103-year-old city of La Verne had never elected a woman to serve on its city council. On Monday history was made as Donna Nasmyth and Robin Carder – also both ULV employees – took the oath of office.