🌱 What La Verne leaders promised after the Weymouth battery fire

Morning La Verne! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What La Verne leaders promised after the Weymouth battery fire
• How firefighters pulled off La Verne's daring 'Operation Care Bear'

Also on today's calendar: Beer & Magic Presents: Nope. I'm Out. and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, temps: high: 101, low: 70.
• Saturday: Blazing sunshine and very hot, with a high of 102 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cause of La Verne battery system fire still unknown, city vows transparency for residents (sbsun.com) — La Verne officials are still investigating what caused last week's lithium battery fire at Metropolitan's Weymouth plant, but they've formally declared a local emergency to preserve residents' options for compensation. At a packed special meeting, city leaders and health officials outlined evacuation impacts, property concerns, and how to file damage claims, while promising more transparent communication as testing and safety reviews continue.
   

• News of the Weird: Week of 10/01/26 (memphisflyer.com) — La Verne briefly takes the spotlight in a quirky national roundup with a dramatic rescue of a mother bear and her cubs from a city water tank after they likely climbed in seeking relief from the heat. Wildlife officials and local firefighters drained the tank, cut a larger opening, and guided the exhausted bears back to safety, while the rest of the piece shares unrelated odd news from elsewhere.
   

📸 Around La Verne

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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Verne

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• La Verne Comedy Underground →
  La Verne Brewing, 2125 Wright Ave C-15, La Verne
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• La Verne Vendor Village & Awareness Fair →
  1101 West McKinley Avenue, La Verne
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Workshop: Composting 101 (La Verne) →
  La Verne Library, 3640 D Street, La Verne
  10:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Steel Magnolias →
  Dailey Theatre, 1950 Third St, La Verne
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Oktoberfest at Hillcrest →
  Hillcrest, 2705 Mountain View Drive, La Verne
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Beer & Magic Presents: Nope. I'm Out. →
  La Verne Brewing, 2125 Wright Ave C-15, La Verne
  6:00 pm
• Beer & Magic Presents: Nope. I'm Out. →
  La Verne Brewing, 2125 Wright Ave C-15, La Verne
  8:30 pm
Monday October 12
• Read Between the Wines: Silent Book Club →
  Hillcrest, 2705 Mountain View Drive, La Verne
  2:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Medicare 101 - Understanding The Basics →
  La Verne Community Center, La Verne
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Coffee with Principal
  Marshall Middle School Pomona, CA 91768
  8:30 am
• A Conversation with Leila Slimani →
  12:00 pm
• Estate Planning Seminar for Landlords and Their Families →
  KALEO Real Estate Compant, 158 N GLENDORA AVE., GLENDORA
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Carl's Jr.
  has a sign on windows closed. The tall sigh has been covered. It was open yesterday. They are painting the building red and grey. Aren't those… (Nextdoor Foothill Corridor)

• The University of La Verne posted a job opening for Purchasing - Student Assistant, Purchasing/Warehouse (26/27) - FWS Only in La Verne. Apply here.
• Michaels posted a job opening for Environment Team Member Part Time in La Verne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Verne here.

🗞 Nearby News

Claremont

• Megan Jordan appointed USC's senior vice president and chief communications officer (usc.edu)
• Kylie Liu - Asst. Softball Coach (denison.edu)
• A Look Into the Founders of Woodland Pattern (milwaukeemag.com)

Pomona

• Meet Health Clinic Salud And Familia (canvasrebel.com)

Ok La Verne! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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