La Verne Says it Had No Say Over the Battery Site Near Homes
City and Metropolitan Water District officials addressed oversight, monitoring and cleanup at a special City Council meeting.
October 03, 2026The La Verne Civic Brief
Delivering essential local news, context, and accountability reporting to help residents understand the decisions shaping our community—and why they matter. This newsletter, sent on Saturdays, includes city council agenda highlights you can review BEFORE city council meetings.
Batteries Deemed Safe—Now the Cleanup and Investigation Begin
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 26, 2026
Aging HVAC Systems Challenge Bonita Unified Schools
Inside Bonita Unified’s HVAC challenges and Monday’s La Verne City Council agenda.
September 19, 2026
Remembering Sept. 11—and a Farmers Market Could Return
A student photojournalist reflects on a local 9/11 memorial, and the City Council considers bringing a weekly farmers market back to La Verne. All in this week's La Verne Civic Brief.
September 12, 2026
Leadership Change Underway at Hillcrest | Get the Latest Local News
Joel Brouwer will lead the La Verne nonprofit while the board searches for a permanent successor.
September 05, 2026
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.
August 29, 2026
School Board Bullet Points: Appointments, Settlements and Surveillance
Bonita Unified approved two principal appointments and special education settlements Aug. 5 but held a campus surveillance agreement for further discussion.
August 22, 2026
A Sweeter Christmas Morning—and Your Election Questions
Catch up on the Aug. 3 City Council meeting and submit your questions for La Verne’s City Council candidates.
August 15, 2026
A Look at Monday’s City Council Agenda + Could La Verne's New Wildfire Designation Lower Your Homeowners Insurance
A look at Monday’s City Council agenda and the wildfire-safety steps that could help residents qualify for insurance discounts.
August 01, 2026