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Proposed Annual Budget - FY 2023-24

The City of La Verne has released their Proposed Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

Arrow Highway Tree Removal - Gold Line Project

Residents and City Council of La Verne Oppose Proposed "By-Right" Residential Project

LA VERNE, CA – United in opposition, City leaders in La Verne strongly support the concerns of residents opposing the proposed National CORE residential development at 740 East Foothill in the unincorporated area of San Dimas, immediately adjace...

Cities of La Verne & San Dimas Issue Joint Statement on Proposed PSH at 740 E Foothill Blvd

LA VERNE, CA – The County of Los Angeles has been considering an affordable housing development and associated funding for a proposed permanent supportive housing project located at 740 East Foothill Boulevard. This is an unincorporated area bet...

E Street and 2nd Street Improvement Project Underway

LA VERNE, CA – The E Street and 2^nd Street Improvement Project is the first project funded by the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) in the City of La Verne to reach construction, which will start after March 27^th. &nb...

2023 Pride of La Verne Award Recipients

Please join us in congratulating our most recent Pride of La Verne Award Recipients!The Jack Huntington Award was presented to Linda Logan. A long-time resident, she was involved in La Verne Little League as a team mom and a founding member of the La Vern...

Local Elementary Students Get Hands-on Civic Education During Visit to La Verne City Hall

On March 8, the City of La Verne hosted a School Government Day for 70 students from La Verne Heights Elementary School. The program, led by Assistant City Manager JR Ranells and Community Development Director Eric Scherer, provides a unique, hands-on lea...

La Verne Participates in Regional Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan

In February, the City of La Verne participated in the Southern California Association of Governments’ (SCAG) effort to develop a regional Electrical Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Plan. The plan provides an overview of the current barriers to expan...

City of La Verne’s General Plan Takes Next Step

The City of La Verne is making strides in updating its General Plan, which functions as a blueprint for how decisions about growth and development are made in La Verne over the next 20 years. With the update process fully underway, the City will conduct a...

La Verne Seniors Help to Keep La Verne Safe with the RSVP Program

The La Verne Police Department’s Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol (RSVP) program was founded in 1991 and uses the skills and experience of senior citizens in the community to supplement the efforts of the La Verne Police Department (LVPD). The RS...

La Verne Reflects on Accomplishments and Upcoming Goals at State of the City

On Monday, February 13, the City of La Verne partnered with the La Verne Chamber of Commerce to host the State of the City address, which was held in-person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Tim Hepburn addressed a full room at the Uni...

Meg McWade Appointed as New Public Works Director

LA VERNE, CA – Meg McWade will join the City of La Verne as the new Director of Public Works. McWade, currently the Director of Public Works for the City of Fullerton, has 32 years of public service experience including serving as the Director o...

Show Some Love at La Verne’s Annual Sweetheart’s Dance!

Love is in the air and La Verne is excited to host its annual Sweetheart's Dance for individuals with special needs on Friday, February 10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m! The dance will be held at the La Verne Community Center and is sponsored by the Order...

La Verne to Hold State of the City on February 13

The City of La Verne, in partnership with the La Verne Chamber of Commerce, is hosting the annual State of the City on Monday, February 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the University of La Verne Sara and Michael Abraham Campus Center (2000 2nd Street). The community ...

La Verne Approves Four-Year Agreement with La Verne Firefighters’ Association

At its December 19 meeting, the La Verne City Council approved a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the La Verne Firefighters’ Association (LVFA). The new MOU, which includes updated benefits for LVFA members, is a reflec...

Ring in the New Year With La Verne’s Winter Recreation Guide!

New year, new fun! The latest version of La Verne’s Winter Recreation Guide is here and packed with new events, classes and programs for the whole family to enjoy. 

“We’re glad everyone enjoyed our holiday events and ...

La Verne Honors City Staff at Annual Employee Holiday Recognition Lunch and Service Awards

On December 20, the City of La Verne held its annual Employee Holiday Recognition Lunch and Service Awards to celebrate City staff’s hard work and dedication to La Verne. 

“Some of the best reasons to live in La Verne are the s...

Get Involved in La Verne’s Youth and Family Action Committee

For over 30 years, the City of La Verne's Youth and Family Action Committee (YFAC) has helped advance efforts to combat substance abuse issues, gang activity and community violence. YFAC meets on a monthly basis, and residents are encouraged to p...

City of La Verne Celebrates Mainiero Square Reopening

On Saturday, December 3, the City of La Verne celebrated the reopening of the newly renovated Mainiero Square at the City’s annual Holiday Stroll event. Mainiero Square construction began in July 2022 to improve its features and accommodate futu...

La Verne Fire Department and LA County Fire Department Finalize Mutual Aid Agreement

After 10 months of discussion, the La Verne Fire Department (LVFD) and Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) have finalized a new, mutually beneficial auto and mutual aid agreement. The new agreement improves response times around La Verne, Claremont...

New Moderate-Income Housing Coming to La Verne

In June 2022, Brandywine Homes began construction on Verdana II, a new moderate-income housing development in La Verne which will contain eight two-story, detached single-family homes. This limited program will be open to those who meet a maximum househol...

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 compl...

La Verne Advances Initiatives to Aid Homeless Outreach Support Team

At its meeting on November 7, the La Verne City Council voted to amend existing ordinances to enhance La Verne Police Department’s (LVPD) Homeless Outreach Support Team (HOST). In partnership with Tri-City Mental Health, the City utilized Americ...

La Verne Public Works Department Continues with Local Street Improvements

As we approach the holiday season, the La Verne Public Works Department remains hard at work to keep our local roads smooth and safe. In addition to completing ongoing projects, the department has spent the past year planning, designing and beginning cons...

La Verne Makes Progress in Search for City Manager and Public Works Director

The City of La Verne’s search for a permanent City Manager and Public Works Director are well underway. Interim City Manager Jesse Duff and Interim Public Works Director Anthony Ciotti are currently filling the positions until permanent replacem...

La Verne to Conduct State Required Stormwater and Organics Recycling Inspections

To remain in compliance with State mandates, the City of La Verne Public Works Department will be conducting inspections related to stormwater as well as organic waste recycling in accordance with Senate Bill 1838 (SB 1383). Businesses can expect SB 1383 ...

La Verne to Begin E Street and 2nd Street Improvement Project

At its meeting on September 19, the La Verne City Council awarded a public works contract to Gentry Brothers, Inc. to complete the E Street and 2nd Street Improvement Project. The project will improve the Old Town La Verne streetscape at the E Street and ...

La Verne Approves Wilderness Area Management and Public Access Plan

At its meeting on September 19, the La Verne City Council adopted Resolution 22-72, approving the Wilderness Area Management and Public Access Plan and certifying its Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). La Verne’s Wilderness Area Managemen...

Carve Out Some Fun This Fall with La Verne’s Fall Recreation Guide!

Carve out some fun in La Verne this fall by checking out the new Fall Recreation Guide! This edition offers the latest information on the City’s recreation classes, programs, events and more. 

“La Verne’s variety of program and event offerings is ...

La Verne City Council Approves $11.8 Million Toward Capital Improvement Program

During its meeting on June 20, the La Verne City Council approved and adopted the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (FY 22-23) Budget, allocating $11.8 million in funding toward 22 projects and improvements as part of the City’s Capital Improvement Program ...

Stay Prepared! La Verne Recognizes Emergency Preparedness Month

September is Emergency Preparedness Month! The La Verne Fire Department (LVFD) and the La Verne Police Department (LVPD) encourage residents to register for Nixle notifications, learn about emergency preparedness tactics and take the steps to be prepared ...

LVPD and Tri-City Partner to Create Homeless Outreach Support Team

At its regularly scheduled meeting on August 1, the La Verne City Council unanimously approved the allocation of $300,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support the creation of a part-time Homeless Outreach Support Team (HOST) and its ongoi...

City Manager Bob Russi Retires After 12 Years

Following the June announcement of his intent to retire, City Manager Bob Russi’s last day with the City of La Verne is today, August 19. Russi served as La Verne’s City Manager for over 12 years.

“I would like to thank Bob fo...

AP Triton Report shows La Verne Fire Department has made significant strides

At its adjourned meeting on July 25, City Council received a presentation from AP Triton regarding La Verne Fire Department’s (LVFD) standard of coverage and if it meets the community’s assessed level of risk. The report analyzed LVFD’s current operationa...

La Verne City Council Approves Contract for Jesse Duff to Serve as Interim City Manager

With the recent announcement of City Manager Bob Russi’s intent to retire in August, the La Verne City Council met during its closed session on June 20 for consideration of an Interim City Manager. During its regular meeting on July 18, Council ...

Newly Seated La Verne City Council Elects Tim Hepburn to Serve Another Term as Mayor

On June 7, 2022, La Verne voters in Districts 1, 3 and 4 voted under the City’s new district-based election system for the first time. Following the conclusion of the Los Angeles County Registrar’s Official Election Canvass period, the elected City Counci...

La Verne and IVHS Remind Residents to Be Cautious of Local Wildlife

With La Verne’s close proximity to the foothills, it’s common to experience occasional encounters with local wildlife such as rabbits, deer, bears and coyotes. La Verne and the Inland Valley Humane Society (IVHS) remind residents that ...

Council Adopts Resolution to Finance Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Projects

At its meeting on June 6, the La Verne City Council and the Joint Public Financing Authority (JPFA) Board of Directors adopted Resolution 22-32 to initiate the financing of the first Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) projects. The EIFD are...

La Verne Reduces Beverage Container Usage and Promotes Recycling

LA VERNE, CA – The City of La Verne was awarded a one-time $170,000 grant from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to lower dependency on single-use beverage containers and improve recycling practices. Upon...

City of La Verne Adopts Council District Map For June 2022 Election

After going through the districting process and months of deliberation, the La Verne City Council adopted a map of the city with five districts which established a new by-district electoral system with a rotating mayor in the City of La Verne.

Prior to sel...

La Verne Plans to Address Community Needs Thanks to Help of American Rescue Plan Act Funds

On Monday, December 6, the La Verne City Council held a study session to discuss the use of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to address the community’s needs and priorities. The federal government allocated over $7.6 million to the City...

Business Friendly La Verne Offers Residents New Shopping Options and Provides Opportunity and Growth

La Verne, CA – Although the past year has been filled with newfound challenges and developments, the City of La Verne’s local economy has continued on a healthy trajectory having welcomed 55 new businesses and business owners (and coun...

‘Tis the Season to Save Water in La Verne

LA VERNE, CA – With the State of California currently experiencing its second driest year on record despite recent storms, the City of La Verne reminds residents to continue their water conservation efforts. While La Verne residents have collect...