La Verne Just Earned a New State Designation
+ 3 Things Every La Verne Homeowner Should Do This Weekend to Prepare for Wildfires
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Kuns Park Playground Reopening On Hold
A lot of families have been asking when the new playground at Kuns Park will open, so I checked in with the City for an update.
Parks and Recreation Director Yvonne Duran said there is still no reopening date. The City is waiting for a replacement part after the original arrived defective. Once it's installed, the playground must pass a final inspection and be certified by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector before it can open.
The wait has been longer than many hoped, but Duran said the City's priority is ensuring the playground is completed correctly and is safe for children to use. The reopening will be announced through the City's official communication channels and social media.
La Verne Earns State Wildfire Recognition
For La Verne, earning recognition as one of California's newest Fire Risk Reduction Communities isn't just another government designation.
City officials say it reflects years of planning, stricter fire safety standards and ongoing efforts to help residents better prepare for the next wildfire.
"We're ahead of the curve," Mayor Tim Hepburn said. "We've seen the devastation. We don't want to be one of those cities that has not prepared for that."
