Driver Arrested on Suspicion of DUI After Crash Sparks Fire Near 210 Freeway in La Verne
Flames spread from the vehicle to nearby vegetation; no injuries or structural damage to a neighboring home were reported.
October 06, 2026Community News
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La Verne Residents Seek Answers on Placement, Safety After Battery Fire
City and Metropolitan Water District officials addressed oversight, monitoring and cleanup at a special City Council meeting.
October 03, 2026
Compromised Battery Cells Removed From La Verne Water Plant
Metropolitan says the remaining material in storage unit one is inert and has been deemed no risk by the La Verne Fire Department.
September 30, 2026
Council to Ratify Emergency Declaration, Get Update on Battery Storage Fire Tuesday
The council will also hear updates from fire officials, environmental agencies and Metropolitan Water District staff as the investigation into the Sept. 22 battery fire continues.
September 28, 2026
With Evacuation Over, Damaged Batteries Still Must be Removed from La Verne Water Plant
Fire crews continue monitoring the Weymouth site as Metropolitan prepares batteries for disposal, awaits runoff test results and begins investigating the cause of the fire.
September 27, 2026Need Support After the La Verne Battery Fire? Here’s Where to Turn
Tri-City Mental Health offers free emotional support, crisis care and resource referrals for affected residents and families.
September 25, 2026
Evacuation Lifted in La Verne; Businesses Begin Reopening
Officials say overnight work eliminated the threat posed by the damaged battery system, allowing residents to return home and businesses to reopen on Friday.
September 25, 2026
Actualización Del Jueves Por la Noche: Las Baterías Se Estabilizan, Pero la Evacuación en La Verne Continúa
Ambos sistemas de baterías se han estabilizado, pero las autoridades mantienen la zona de evacuación. La escuela primaria Grace Miller permanecerá cerrada el viernes y los negocios afectados deberán permanecer cerrados.
September 25, 2026
Evacuation Keeps Local Businesses Closed, Delays Grocery Outlet Grand Opening
Haven Haus Cafe remains closed, Vons awaits clearance and Grocery Outlet’s grand opening was postponed as crews continue to monitor overheating batteries at the Weymouth water treatment plant.
September 24, 2026