California Updates Mask Guidance and Health Care Facilities Requirements in Response to Rising COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its Guidance for Face Coverings, in response to new CDC guidance recommending mask use for public indoor settings to slow the spread of COVID-19 and the delta variant. Effective July 28, 2021, masks are required for all individuals in the following indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status: On public transit (examples: airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis, and ride-shares) and in transportation hubs (examples: airport,
Chamber Announces 2021 Scholarship Recipients
In many ways, this year has been like 2021, which will go down in history as the year that everything changed (and not always for the better). But young people’s visions for their futures were not dimmed. This year, the La Verne Chamber of Commerce were honored to be able to help five La Verne high school grads reach their college dreams through scholarships. The grads, all coincidentally from Bonita High School, each received between $500 and $750.Here are brief profiles of our recipients for this
California Pest Management Sponsors 2 NHRA Funny Cars This Weekend
La Verne’s own California Pest Management is sponsoring TWO NHRA Top Fuel Funny Cars at the Winternationals at the Auto Club Speedway at the Auto Club Speedway, 2780 Fairplex Dr., Pomona, July 30-Aug. 1. Nationally ranked Tim Wilkerson in the LSR Ford Mustang Top Fuel Funny car and Alex Miladinovich and his Hot For Teacher Top Fuel Funny Car from Orange, CA will both run the company's logo. California Pest Management is located in La Verne, CA and is a staunch community supporter as well as a supporter of
La Verne Prioritizes Children’s Health with Ban on Sale of Flavored Tobacco
On Monday, July 19, the La Verne City Council unanimously passed an ordinance banning the sale of flavored tobacco within the City. While California Senate Bill 793, which banned the sale of flavored tobacco, was technically passed in 2020 it was placed on hold so it could be brought before voters in the November 2022 statewide ballot. Rather than wait, the La Verne Youth and Family Action Committee requested that the City ban the sale of flavored tobacco through a local ordinance. The La Verne Youth and
D Street Closed beginning August 4
Beginning Wednesday, August 4th and continuing daily thru October 27th, 2021, D St. will be fully closed to all traffic (vehicular and pedestrian) at the railroad crossing 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Arrow Hwy. (just south of the crossing) and Bonita Ave. (north of the crossing) will remain open and accessible by way of detour routes, see map below. Crews plan to work daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Overnight work and Sunday shifts may also be required. Crews will be rebuilding the railroad crossing on D
Introducing the Shop La Verne eGift Card Program
At the La Verne Chamber of Commerce, we’re always looking for innovative ways to grow our members' businesses and build community. To that end, we’re excited to introduce the Shop La Verne Card!Consumers can purchase the card as gifts or for self-use, and companies can use it for employee rewards, anniversary gifts, customer appreciation, survey incentives, contests and anything they might have used a gift card for – but the dollars stay local and benefit our shops and restaurants and our community.People
Reinstating Masking Indoors for Everyone
Community transmission of COVID-19 has rapidly increased from Moderate to Substantial, based on the trend in daily new cases of COVID-19. The Los Angeles County Health Officer Order will be modified to require masking for everyone while indoors, regardless of vaccination status, as Los Angeles County sees more than a seven-times increase in new cases since the June 15 reopening. Wearing a mask when indoors reduces the risk of both getting and transmitting the virus. This additional layer of protection can
Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity Hosts Charity Golf Classic
How would you like to golf at a private country club, while raising funds for a great local nonprofit? Join Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity for its Charity Golf Classic on Monday, Aug. 30, at Western Hills Country Club in Chino Hills. Registration opens at 8 a.m., and the shotgun start is at 10 a.m. They are seeking volunteers for a set-up shift in the morning or help with afternoon activities, in addition to help with planning and donations of auction items, such as a basket, gift card, or specialty
Scaling Your Small Businesss
Scaling your small business is less about the “right time” or the “stars aligning” and more about building your business systems and growing. How do you know when you should scale your business or if you can? In this video, I’ll cover 5 aspects of your business that you as an owner should evaluate to know when or how to scale your business. GOALS If you are looking to grow or even scale your business you need to have a plan. If you created a plan when you started your business, there are some basic
Senator Portantino Helps Garner Billions to Tackle the Devastating Impacts of Climate Change
Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) announced today that the 2021-2022 State Budget includes historic investments to address the state’s ongoing wildfire and drought crisis through the Legislature’s new investments in climate resiliency. The final budget package was approved this week and incorporates many of the critical investments originally proposed and outlined in Senator Portantino’s SB 45. “Deadly and intense wildfire seasons and a multi-year drought are the devastating
La Verne City Council Unanimously Gives Green Light to Critical Fire and Emergency Services Study
This week the La Verne City Council authorized the execution of an agreement with AP Triton to provide a Standards of Cover and Community Risk Analysis (SOC/CRA) on the City’s fire and emergency medical services. This comprehensive study will provide essential data and insights that will assist City leaders in determining next steps for the La Verne Fire Department. “While the hiring process for a permanent fire chief has not yet been completed, moving forward with the SOC/CRA is a very important path to
Competitive Research
Is your business ready to compete in the market? In this guide, you’ll learn how to conduct your competitive research. If you are just starting your business plan or you've been at this game for a while, you need to know who your competition is. Many business owners fail to do this research and then wonder why they aren’t winning new customers or growing. In this video, I'll give you a 3 step process to competitive research where you’ll:Identify your competitorsGather intelligenceFinally, put it into a form
Revisions to the COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards Frequently Asked Questions
The following information on masking requirements for employees is provided by the California Department of Industrial Relations. Click here for more details.Q: Who has to wear face coverings?A: Face coverings are required indoors and in vehicles for unvaccinated employees. Employees in certain indoor settings must wear a face covering regardless of vaccination status if required by CDPH order. As of June 15, those indoor settings where CDPH requires face coverings include public transit, K-12 educational
Shop Local Membership Perks Program
In advance of the 2019-20 school year, Bonita Council PTA in partnership with the La Verne and San Dimas Chambers of Commerce encourages ALL chamber members to participate in the value-added Shop Local Membership Perks Program for current PTA and PTSA members. Members from the La Verne and San Dimas Chambers of Commerce can sign up to participate in this NO COST promotional opportunity by completing a simple application and commit to offer a promotion to the current Bonita Council PTA members (The
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