Aging with Dignity: Building California’s Silver Economy
The generation literally labeled for the population expansion their births produced – baby boomers – are heading into their elder years with the potential to live longer than their predecessors. By 2035, the number of people in the U.S. over age 65 will outnumber the population under age 18 for the first time. According to projections by the Governor’s Department of Finance, the percentage of Californians over age 60 will double from 2017 to 2057 – data that compelled the state’s new governor to call for
Harassment Training Deadline Extended, Clarified
Some California employers now have until January 1, 2021 to train employees on sexual harassment prevention—a one-year extension of the original January 1, 2020 deadline. The deadline was not extended for employers of seasonal and temporary employees, who are hired to work for less than six months. Starting January 1, 2020, these employees must be trained within 30 calendar days after their hire date or within 100 hours worked, whichever occurs first.Employer Training Deadlines Under the new law, SB
Let’s do something GOOD together!
Worldwide, 300,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year. And in the U.S., more children die of childhood cancer than any other disease—more than AIDS, asthma, cystic fibrosis, congenital anomalies and diabetes combined. Every 2 minutes a parent hears that their kid is diagnosed with cancer. 1 out of 5 of those kids will not survive. Cancer is the darkest disease of our generation. But, there is a light. St. Baldrick's Foundation is a non-profit organization with the aim of raising funds to help
Fostering Community Gala benefiting David & Margaret
David & Margaret's annual gala is just around the corner. The gala provides needed funds for D&M programs and services and makes a true difference in the lives of the youth and families that rely on David & Margaret. This year's Gratitude Award recipient is long time supporter and community leader Cindy Walkenbach. This year's Henry Kuns Award recipient is Joel Ramirez, a young adult with a history of foster care who is living his best life and a true success story. For more information on this
Make the Clean Air Pledge
SoCalGas® is proud to participate in statewide effort to raise awareness about air pollution and inspire our employees and customers to take the Clean Air Pledge* in honor of Clean Air Day on October 2, 2019. For those who take the Clean Air Day Pledge by October 2, 2019 and reference this special code "SCG", you will be entered into a drawing to win a new bike and helmet, courtesy ofCicLAvia!* The winner can pick up the bike at the SoCalGas booth at the Heart of LA CicLAvia event on Sunday, October
INNOVATION FUND WILL EQUIP LOCAL CITIES WITH RESOURCES TO COMBAT HOMELESSNESS
The Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Hilda L. Solis to allocate $6 million to equip cities with tools to implement plans to combat homelessness. “Solutions to combatting homelessness require the county to work closely with cities that know the challenges they face, and the support they need,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who authored the motion. “Homelessness does not look the same in the Antelope Valley as it does in the San Gabriel Valley and, as a result, the
Family-Owned Mexican Restaurant Chain, Mi Ranchito, Celebrates 45 Years
All three locations offering $4.50 combination plate Mi Ranchito Restaurants & Cantina in Chino, La Verne and Upland is celebrating its 45th birthday with an amazing deal, a special day of celebration and opportunities for all to win some cool prizes, including a 50-inch TV. On Saturday, Sept. 14th from open to close, at all three locations you can purchase the most popular combination plate, combo no. 1, which includes two tacos or one taco and one enchilada with rice and beans, for only $4.50.
Construction Authority Awards Design-Build Contract for Foothill Gold Line
The Foothill Gold Line light rail extension from Glendora to Montclair reached a major milestone on August 14th when the Construction Authority Board of Directors awarded the main design-build contract to Kiewit-Parsons, a Joint Venture. The awarded design-build contract includes an $805.6 million base scope for the first nine miles of the project from Glendora to Pomona, with a two-year contract option to complete the full 12.3-mile project to Montclair for a total contract award of $1,186.9 million if
University of La Verne Opens Center for Teacher Leadership & Learning Innovation at LaFetra College
Educators from L.A. County and the IE will train in the first-of-its-kind technology labThe University of La Verne’s LaFetra College of Education welcomes the new Center for Teacher Leadership & Learning Innovation, a first-of-its-kind lab, designed to support and train educators from across Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire in 21st-century learning competencies.“As a College of Education, which prepares community and school leaders, support providers and teachers, it is imperative that our faculty
Partner with HNM’s Parent Teacher Guild and advertise your business throughout the year
Our PTG HNM Community partner program allows our local business to promote their business and at the same time helps in supporting our local community, students and staff. Our vendor list is a go to list for parents, staff and community to use vendors that support our students. 60 years ago, the Sisters of St. Louis started this school and we, the Holy Name of Mary School community, are thankful for their dedication and service. In the same way we are grateful to the Sacred Heart Fathers of Jesus and
2019 LA County Fair Parades!
It is that time of year again! The Fairplex is proud to offer parades that are exciting, unique, and diverse and include various elements that honor our different communities, heroes, organizations, and Fair attractions. Our parades are designed to create a visual experience for our guests: costumes, a float, an elaborately decorated vehicle, flags, and creativity are highly encouraged for all participants! Examples of groups we are looking for: Community-Based Groups & Non-Profit Groups (Girl Scouts,
Sunflare Develops Prototype For New Residential Solar Shingles
Solar company Sunflare, headquartered in La Verne, revealed the prototype for its solar thin-film residential roof shingle at the 2018 Solar Power International show. The new shingles, made of CIGS solar cells covered in light weight polymer sheets, will feature snap-together electrical connectors and 100 percent waterproofing. They will be able to be installed using standard roofing methods, the company says. The lightweight shingles also boast a low-profile, addressing the common complaints that some
La Verne Library offers ReferenceUSA
As a patron of the La Verne library, you can now access ReferenceUSA. ReferenceUSA is the best source for information on over 14 million U.S. companies. The Custom Search feature lets you mix and match over 30 different search criteria to create the type of list you want. Your valid library card will grant you FREE access through your library’s website. ReferenceUSA is the premier source of business and residential information for reference and research. ReferenceUSA offers the most up-to-date data
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
Membership 101: Online Membership
Welcome to the first article in a series designed to help ensure you are maximizing your chamber benefits. For the first article, we thought it was fitting to talk about the Member Information Center – the point of access to all your online benefits and information. The Member Information Center can be accessed at www.LaVerneChamber.org/login/. If you do not have your username and password contact the chamber. Once you login you will be greeted with something similar to the image below.This is the
