La Verne’s Budget Gap Shrank—But Special Events, Senior Programming and Other Cuts Are Still on the Table
City officials weigh spending reductions as Measure LV revenues become increasingly tied to personnel costs.
Happy Weekend, neighbors!
La Verne Daily News has evolved to become part digital newspaper, part explainer desk and a one-woman local news station. This week, I found myself bouncing between budget spreadsheets, an e-bike ordinance, school bond questions, and my unexpected new role as a broadcast journalist. I’ve been experimenting more with short video updates and behind-the-scenes reporting on Instagram, and honestly? I’m having a lot of fun with it. Turns out, years in radio eventually come in clutch. You can follow along (and watch me attempt to be both “print” and TV news at the same time) on Instagram at @lavernedailynews.
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Staci
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La Verne Draft Budget Shows Smaller Deficit, But Tough Decisions Remain Ahead
La Verne city leaders are in the thick of budget season with a smaller-than-expected deficit, but closing the remaining gap could still affect community events, printed materials and staff training.
