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August Monthly News Roundup

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August Monthly News Roundup
City of La Verne acting lead worker Kevin Mellard hammers a new school-zone speed limit sign into place while maintenance worker Connor Owens assists at the corner of Sixth Street and D Street near Roynon Elementary School on Aug. 13. The new 20 mph speed limit will be enforced when school begins Aug. 17. Photo by Staci Baird/La Verne Daily News
Thank you to this month's newsletter sponsor Angelina Sauer.

Hello neighbors!

California lawmakers have approved AB 2222, the Community NEWS Act, which could direct more than $40 million annually to local news organizations through journalist employment tax credits.

The bill would help nonprofit and commercial newsrooms retain journalists, hire additional reporters and sustain essential coverage of schools, local government and other community issues. For small newsrooms such as La Verne Daily News, this support could help make consistent, independent local reporting more sustainable.

Local journalists attend public meetings, ask questions, explain decisions and share the stories that connect us. But producing that coverage takes time and resources. AB 2222 would make a meaningful investment in the people doing this essential work throughout California.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto the bill.

Here's how you can help:

  • Call the Governor's office. (916) 445-2841 and ask to leave a message urging Gov. Newsom to sign AB 2222, the Community NEWS Act. 
  • Submit a comment online. Visit gov.ca.gov/contact, select AB 2222 as the subject, and share a few sentences on why this bill matters to our community.

Supporting this bill means supporting informed communities—and helping ensure local news remains available for the neighbors who depend on it.

Hope you have a wonderful September!
Staci

La Verne Puts the Brakes on School-Zone Speeds
The new 20 mph school-zone speed limit will take effect when Bonita Unified students return to school on Aug. 17
La Verne Daily NewsStaci Baird
What Is La Verne’s EIFD Board — and What Does It Do?
The little-known public board helps oversee financing for infrastructure projects in and around Old Town La Verne. City Council recently reopened applications for its vacant public seat.
La Verne Daily NewsStaci Baird
Waste Management Takes Over La Verne Trash Billing Sept. 1
Residents should watch for a new account number, review container charges and understand why two bills may arrive around the same time.
La Verne Daily NewsStaci Baird
A Show for the Ages: Silver Fox Follies Celebrates 18th Performance
The annual variety show celebrates performers of different ages and abilities while supporting equestrian therapy for children with disabilities.
La Verne Daily NewsKaitlyn McMullin
La Verne Music School Tunes Up for Opening
La Verne Music School will offer private lessons, toddler programs and ballet while working toward its goal of bringing music into more local homes.
La Verne Daily NewsStaci Baird
La Verne Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Incoming 2027 Board Members
Chamber installs new leaders, announces Best of La Verne winners as more new businesses prepare to open around town.
La Verne Daily NewsStaci Baird
Lipson Aviation’s Growth Takes Flight at Brackett Field
This La Verne aviation company has expanded from aircraft sales and management to flight training and maintenance—and it’s still gaining altitude
La Verne Daily NewsStaci Baird
Secondhand Treasures, Lasting Connections
At the Hillcrest Thrift Store in La Verne, the work is about more than organizing shelves; it’s about friendship, community, and purpose.
La Verne Daily NewsKaitlyn McMullin
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Bonita High School Welcomes Two New Assistant Principals
Lauren Choi and Kira Grund bring experience in school administration, classroom instruction and student support to the Bearcat campus.
La Verne Daily NewsStaci Baird
Bonita School Board Breakdown: New Principals Take the Lead as Camera Upgrade Waits
Bonita Unified approved two principal appointments and special education settlements Aug. 5 but held a campus surveillance agreement for further discussion.
La Verne Daily NewsStaci Baird
Your Child’s School Has a Safety Plan. Here’s What’s In It—and How to Get a Copy
California law gives parents the right to review their school’s Comprehensive School Safety Plan—the document that guides everything from lockdowns to family reunification.
La Verne Daily NewsStaci Baird

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