Celebrate the Holiday Season with the City of La Verne!
Make your spirits bright this holiday season by attending the upcoming events in La Verne! The City is excited to welcome back our favorite seasonal events and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Come donate toys and check out spiffy automobiles at the Holiday Car Show and Toy Drive, meet Santa Claus at the City Hall Tree Lighting Ceremony, deliver goodie bags at our 97th Annual Christmas Morning and more. “La Verne’s community-oriented holiday event offerings are always well-planned and attended,
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La Verne City Council to Review Proposed Contract for Ken Domer to Serve as City Manager
During its regular meeting on November 21, the La Verne City Council will review and vote on a contract for Ken Domer to serve as La Verne’s City Manager. His proposed contract will be effective beginning December 19, 2022. “After completing an extensive recruitment process the past few months, we are excited to appoint a permanent City Manager to serve our great City,” said Mayor Tim Hepburn. “La Verne would like to thank Jesse Duff for serving as Interim City Manager during this time of transition. I
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L.A. Conservancy Launches Legacy Business Grant Program
The Los Angeles Conservancy is thrilled to announce a new grant program available to longtime small businesses within Los Angeles County. The Conservancy’s Legacy Business Grant will award ten $5,000 grants to eligible small businesses that have operated and contributed to their community’s history and/or identity for at least 20 years. This grant program was made possible thanks to funding from Wells Fargo. The Conservancy's Legacy Business Grant Program launches this fall and comprises two rounds of
Foothill Gold Line October 2022 Project Update
As of this past month, the Glendora to Pomona project segment is now 57% complete overall. The freight track is fully relocated within the shared corridor, and the light rail track is now more than 50% installed. Reconstruction requiring long-term street closures at the 21 at-grade street crossings is nearly complete, and construction of the 19 new or renovated bridges is almost 70% complete. Walls, fencing and train control installation are already nearly 50% complete; and the four new light rail stations
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Bookkeepers Vs. CPAs
View the video By Joshua Botello Bookkeepers and accountants are professionals that help your business manage the money in your company and are worth their weight in gold. Accountants charge a hefty fee, while some bookkeepers run a simple business. But when do you need a bookkeeper and when do you need an accountant? In this video, I’ll cover what each professional does and stay till the end to find out which one you might need. What’s a Bookkeeper or Accountant?So let’s start with what is a bookkeeper
La Verne Public Works Department Continues with Local Street Improvements
The La Verne Public Works Department remains hard at work to keep local roads smooth and safe. In addition to completing ongoing projects, the department has spent the past year planning, designing and beginning construction on various street improvement and repair projects. “The quality of our streets and roads is vital to providing safe connectivity in La Verne,” said Mayor Tim Hepburn. “One of the many reasons La Verne is a great place to live is largely due to the work our Public Works Department does
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Nominations Open for 2023 Excellence in La Verne Awards
The La Verne Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for its 2023 Excellence in La Verne Awards, which honor businesses for outstanding contributions to the economic health and quality of life in La Verne.The categories are:Business of the YearNew Business of the YearNot for Profit Organization of the YearFamily-Owned Business of the YearEmployer of the YearEveryone is welcome to submit his or her company or another company for a nomination. Nominees must be located in La Verne or be a member of the La
Why Your La Verne, CA Small Business Should Have an Email Newsletter
If you're a small business owner, you know how important it is to grow your customer base. One of the most effective ways to do this is by creating an email newsletter. Newsletters are a great way to keep your existing customers up-to-date on what's new with your business, as well as attract new customers. Below, the La Verne Chamber of Commerce takes a look at why newsletters can be so effective and how you can make yours stand out from the rest.Why Newsletters Can Be Effective One of the main reasons
Controller Yee: Apply Now for Property Tax Postponement
Applications are now being processed for California’s Property Tax Postponement (PTP) Program, State Controller Betty T. Yee announced. The program allows homeowners who are seniors – or who are blind or have a disability – and who meet income, equity, and other requirements to defer payment of property taxes on their primary residence. Funding for PTP is limited, and applications will be processed in the order they are received. The final filing deadline for the current tax year is Feb. 10, 2023. In
Options for Learning named a 2022 Nonprofit of the Year
Sen. Susan Rubio recognizes agency for its contributions to families in the community Options for Learning was recognized today as a Nonprofit of the Year by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) at a special event at the California State Capitol. Each year, California assemblymembers and state senators are invited to honor a Nonprofit of the Year for their district. The event is co-sponsored by the Assembly Select Committee on the Nonprofit Sector, the Senate Select Committee on the Nonprofit Sector, and
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Announcing the 2022 Excellence in La Verne Awards Recipients
The Selection Committee, composed of last year’s Excellence in La Verne Award recipients, has met and chosen the 2022 honorees! Please congratulate: Business of the Year – California Pest ManagementCalifornia Pest Management was established to bring alternative control programs for pests other than traditional spray-first programs. Jim started the business during the financial crisis of 2008, but the company thrived and grew. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, CPM adapted to provide treatments
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