June Monthly Roundup
All the local news you may have missed in June.
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Thinking About Running for La Verne City Council? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Nomination period opens July 13 for Districts 1, 3 and 4 as prospective candidates prepare for the Nov. 3 municipal election.
Staci Baird
Updated: Local Election Results at a Glance
The June 2 primary election results were certified in Los Angeles County on June 26.
Staci Baird
Potential Buyers are Again Eyeing Shuttered Sierra La Verne Golf Course
The fate of the Sierra La Verne property has been a giant question mark for nearly a decade. Recent activity has the community wondering what comes next.
Erin Rode, special to La Verne Daily News
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New La Verne Yoga Studio Focuses on Community, Wellness and Growth
Owner and instructor Sonia Shaeri hopes to build community through structured, accessible yoga and creative workshops.
Unity Fest Encourages Conversations About Belonging
Community members share personal stories and practical advice on supporting LGBTQ+ neighbors through listening, learning and acceptance.
Staci Baird
La Verne Marks 250 Years of American Independence with Fourth of July Celebration 🇺🇸
A replica of the Liberty Bell will take center stage in La Verne’s Fourth of July parade this year, serving as the grand marshal as the City marks 250 years of American Independence.
Kaitlyn McMullin
Local Business Buzz 🐝
New businesses, openings, rumors, expansions and storefront changes around La Verne.
Stars, Stripes and 400 Drones: San Dimas Plans Landmark Celebration
A 400-drone light show, live music, student art and the City’s 66th birthday headline a July 3 celebration nearly four years in the making.
Arturo Gomez Molina
What Is Measure GG? A Look at the Funding Source Behind La Verne’s Paramedic Services
As City leaders consider potential updates, here’s what residents should know about the voter-approved funding measure that supports local emergency medical care.
Staci Baird
Smoke From Los Angeles Warehouse Fire Reaches La Verne
Shifting winds carried smoke from a warehouse fire in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles into the San Gabriel Valley Friday evening, prompting health precautions.
Staci Baird
The Show Goes On: La Verne’s Summer Concerts & Movies Survive Budget Cuts
Residents say concerts and movies in the park build community as City leaders weigh future costs and funding options.
Kaitlyn McMullin
La Verne Adopts $101.6 Million Budget, Eliminates Shortfall Without Cutting Community Programs
City leaders closed a projected budget gap through savings and funding shifts, but staff say long-term financial challenges remain.
Staci Baird
Sycamore Canyon Fire Prompts Evacuation Warnings
A fire in Sycamore Canyon prompted evacuation warnings for nearby residents and drew air support from LA County Fire helicopters operating out of La Verne’s Live Oak Reservoir.
Staci Baird
Measure A Fails, Delaying Bonita Unified Facility Projects
District leaders warn that delaying major repairs could increase future costs as they consider whether to return to voters with another bond measure.
Staci Baird
Is Your Kid Really Ready for That E-Bike? A Therapist’s Honest Take
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in parent-child dynamics with a strong grounding in child and adolescent development and Internal Family Systems. Much of my work is helping families build the bridge with teens who push back on exactly these kinds of decisions: holding space for
Chelsea Clifton, MA, LMFT from Mind & Heart Therapy
Cal Poly Pomona Dean Recognized for Second Consecutive Year
Sandeep Krishnamurthy, Ph.D. a La Verne resident and Cal Poly Pomona dean, was named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA500, which recognizes influential leaders and impactful executives in Los Angeles.
Kaitlyn McMullin
It’s Official! La Verne Adopts New Rules for E-Bikes
The new ordinance adds age restrictions, lighting requirements and a misdemeanor penalty for violations.
Staci Baird
From Quiet Service to Statewide Spotlight
The Soroptimist chapter serving San Dimas and La Verne earns recognition for its work uplifting women and girls.
Kaitlyn McMullin
Juvenile E-Motorcycle Rider Suffers Broken Arm in La Verne Crash
Rider transported to local hospital after crash on grass along Foothill Boulevard near Wheeler Avenue on May 29.
Staci Baird
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