Gold Line Construction Updates Effective Jan. 16
Full Street Closure of Fulton Road at Railroad Crossing in La Verne/Pomona (Jan. 18-Apr. 9) CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITYCrews will be fully rebuilding the railroad crossing on Fulton Rd. in the cities of La Verne/Pomona, as part of the 9.1-mile Foothill Gold Line light rail project. This work requires a full closure of Fulton Rd. at the railroad crossing for approximately 3 months, including the temporary closure of the Metrolink Station parking entrance.WHENMonday, January 18th and continuing
La Verne Historical Society Continues the Legacy
Like so many nonprofits large and small, the La Verne Historical Society is working hard to stay afloat during the COVID crisis. “Membership decreased dramatically in 2020,” says LVHS President Sherry Best. “This is understandable, considering the loss of so much LVHS-sponsored programming and distractions brought about by profound changes in how we work, live, and care for our children. It appears that COVID-19 will continue to impact 2021, and no one knows for sure when and how life as we knew it
Governor Newsom Proposes 2021-22 State Budget
Friday January 8, Governor Gavin Newsom submitted his 2021-22 State Budget proposal to the Legislature – a $227.2 billion fiscal blueprint that provides funding for immediate COVID-19 response and relief efforts where Californians need it most while making investments for an equitable, inclusive and broad-based economic recovery. Read more here. Additional detail on the 2021-22 State Budget includes:Immediate Actions to Provide Relief and Safely Reopen SchoolsThe Budget reflects the Governor’s call for
Gold Line Construction Alert: Permanent Street Closure
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITYCrews will be permanently closing Glenwood Ave. and creating cul-de-sacs on both sides of the railroad crossing in the city of Glendora, as part of the 9.1-mile Foothill Gold Line light rail project. Construction crews will rebuild the existing roadway and add new curb, gutters, fencing, and sound walls. The permanent closure is required by the California Public Utilities Commission to improve safety along the corridor. Following the permanent closure, crews will continue to build the
PPP is relaunching next week!
This morning Friday January 8, the SBA announced that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. Starting on Monday, January 11, community development financial institutions (CDFIs) will be able to make PPP loans for new borrowers. This is an effort to make PPP more accessible to those who were left behind by the first round of loans. Key updates include:PPP borrowers can set their PPP loan’s covered period to be any
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How to Pick Your Professional
View the original article here. Picking a professional service provider like a lawyer, accountant, marketer, or IT service is such a confusing task. I mean they're all good, right? Not so fast! Picking the right professional for your business is similar to picking a partner for your business. Since you are going to be spending a lot of money on these services you want to make the right decision the first time. Your search may sound daunting but if you break it into these four steps, the process couldn't
Los Angeles County Launches Free Technical Assistance Program to Help Businesses Navigate Their Way
The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) has launched a new online resource to help businesses large and small navigate through economic uncertainty and prepare them for a post-COVID-19 economy. The BizHelp Program will offer support and resources via a series of online webinars starting January 12, 2021.The BizHelp Program is available to all businesses in the County of Los Angeles and is offered free of charge. The LACDA has teamed up with three local technical assistance providers – Acelera
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Congratulations to 2021 Excellence in La Verne Awards Recipients
The La Verne Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2021 Excellence in La Verne Awards. This is the second year that the Chamber has honored businesses for outstanding contributions to the economic health and quality of life in the city. Recipients were selected by a committee composed of the previous year’s winners. Ambassador of the Year was selected by the Ambassadors Committee.Business of the Year: The Corner Butcher ShopEstablished in 2008 by owner John Fuelling, The Corner
Scholarships Available for 2020-21 La Verne High School Grads
La Verne Chamber of Commerce believes that a well-educated workforce makes good business sense for a vital and healthy Southern California. Our Scholarship Program encourages students to pursue higher education following high school. It’s open to graduating seniors whose primary residence is in La Verne, CA, who will be attending a vocational/technical school, a community college or a four-year college or university. We’ll be awarding multiple scholarships of up to $500 each, which we’ll present at the
Deadline Extended for First Round of Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Applications
Today, January 4, 2021, California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), part of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), announced that the deadline for the first round of applications for the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program will be extended until January 13, 2021. The program, which officially opened December 30, experienced high traffic – receiving thousands of completed applications. However, due to the high traffic, some businesses may have had
New California Laws for 2021: What Employers Should Know
In 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several laws impacting California employers. The new laws — some of which were signed into law just weeks ago — address several topics including sick leave, worker classification, employee leave, workers’ compensation, safety regulation enforcement, wages and unemployment insurance.All employers with operations in California should be aware of these new laws, understand how these laws may affect their operations and consult with counsel to address any
Gold Line Construction City Street Improvements Updates
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY As part of the 9.1-mile Foothill Gold Line light rail project, crews will be building street improvements at the intersections of San Dimas Ave./Bonita Ave. and San Dimas Ave./Commercial St. Crews will demolish the existing roadway and replace with new curb, gutter, ADA ramps, sidewalks, and driveways (see back for details). New right turn lanes will be added on southbound San Dimas Ave (to westbound Bonita Ave.) and northbound San Dimas Ave (to eastbound Bonita Ave.). Crews will
Applications for $500 Million in Grant Funding for Small Businesses Now Available
The first round of applications for the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is now open. On November 30, 2020, Governor Newsom and the State Legislature announced the allocation of $500 million available to small businesses and nonprofits that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is administered by California's Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), part of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). “Small business owners and our nonprofits
Inland Valley Repertory Theatre Announces its 2021 Virtual Season — “Safer at Home”
Inland Valley Repertory Theater company (IVRT) is pleased to announce its 2021 streaming season beginning in January. The season includes eight performances around the theme “Safer at Home.” “As we continue to stay at home, wear masks and remain safe, IVRT can’t help but miss gathering and experiencing live theatre,” says producing artistic director Frank Minano. “In the meantime, IVRT has created a season of great stories for theatre patrons to enjoy in the comfort and safety of home—our virtual 2021 "Act
Gold Line Construction Updates
Gladstone St. Grade Crossing ReopensThe Gladstone St. grade crossing reopened to the public on Nov. 25. During the four-month reconstruction effort, the crossing was made safer and more efficient. Additionally, crews upgraded and relocated (or protected) underground utilities, and the two new light rail tracks and the new freight track were installed. Before the street was opened to the public, the roadway, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and surrounding driveways were rebuilt. More work is still needed to
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La Verne Volunteers Make Spirits Bright Year-Round
In the spirit of the holiday season, the City of La Verne would like to recognize its dedicated and generous community volunteers. The coronavirus pandemic may have limited the City’s volunteering opportunities in 2020, but it has not diminished the unwavering commitment of La Verne’s Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol (RSVP) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers. The City and community eagerly await the return of their smiling faces and good work around town as soon as 2021 will allow!“Our
University of La Verne Increases Annual Scholarships to $15,000 for Students from PACE Schools
The University of La Verne is now offering a minimum of $15,000 in annual scholarships to eligible students from high schools and organizations that participate in the university’s Partnership for Access to College Education (PACE) program. This marks an annual increase of $5,000 from previous years. The increase in guaranteed scholarships for eligible freshmen who begin in the fall of 2021 reflects the university’s recognition of the financial challenges many students and their families are facing
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
