The city of La Verne and its Veterans Hall held an outdoor event to honor veterans and their families on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
Tag Archives | tim hepburn
New fire chief hopes to strengthen and diversify department
After shuffling through multiple interim fire chiefs for over two years, the La Verne Fire Department hired Christopher Nigg, former Fire Marshal for Fullerton and Brea, to helm the department.
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.
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.
Mayoral, city council candidates call for change
Local frustrations reached a boiling point when La Verne residents filled the community center last Thursday night to meet the candidates running for city government positions this election season.
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.
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.
Kids, community gather for annual egg hunt
The clock was ticking as children of all ages waited to dash for colorful eggs hidden in the grass. The La Verne Rotary Club and La Verne Community Services Department held an annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday in Las Flores Park. The event has been held annually for over 20 years.
Mayor Kendrick wins reelection
La Verne Mayor Don Kendrick was re-elected mayor in a close race with challenger Tim Hepburn Tuesday.
Sanctuary city status deliberated
The mayoral and city council candidates answered questions submitted by the residents during a candidate’s forum Feb. 16 at City Hall.