Budget Vote Monday: What La Verne Residents Need to Know
Your guide to the decisions, developments and conversations shaping La Verne this week.
June 13, 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.
Making Sense of La Verne's Budget: Deficits, Priorities and Tough Choices
Plus the latest counts from the June 2 primary election.
June 06, 2026
The City Budget Hole Got Smaller. Now Comes the Hard Part.
Hello neighbors! This week I found myself spending a surprising amount of time thinking about things most people probably don't think about too much: reserve funds, budget processes and the cost of community events. In other words, I've been living my best local-news life! The
May 30, 2026
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.
May 23, 2026
La Verne Officials Oppose County Sales Tax Measure on June Ballot
La Verne officials question accountability and local benefit, while County leaders say Measure ER would help stabilize health services.
May 16, 2026
Park Too Close to a Crosswalk? It Could Cost You $60 in La Verne
City Council asked for a six-month education period before citations begin.
May 09, 2026
Bonita Unified is Refinancing Bonds—What it Means For You
Plus highlights from the May 4 City Council Meeting Agenda.
May 02, 2026
New E-Bike Rules Coming to La Verne
City Council will review updated regulations aimed at improving safety and enforcement for e-bikes and other mobility devices at the May 4 council meeting.
April 25, 2026
Your Input Matters: City Budget Discussion Set for Monday
If you have strong feelings about any City program—from aquatics to the Explorer Program to street sweeping—this is your moment to put those views on the record before budget decisions are made.
April 18, 2026