The City will begin rolling out a system that allows downtown customers to pay for parking using their smartphones beginning October 20, with full implementation planned for October 26. The initiative is a collaboration between the City of Vernon, the Downtown Vernon Association (DVA) and…
On October 20 at 10:20 a.m., millions of people worldwide will practice how to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills. City of Vernon Emergency Management staff are reminding citizens to be prepared for all emergencies, including earthquakes. Earthquakes are happening in…
The southbound right lane of 24 Street and the right-hand westbound lane of 48 Avenue will be closed during construction of a sidewalk on October 17. Traffic control will be onsite to direct car and pedestrian traffic. Please be patient or choose alternate travel routes.
The City of Vernon will be visiting approximately 150 Vernon businesses on October 28 for the fourth annual Business Walks program. Business Walks is a part of Small Business Month and is meant as a five-minute check in with businesses to gain a better understanding of how things are going and how…
A water main failure at Alexis Park Drive and 42 Avenue has left six single-family residences without water. City crews are onsite to repair the main and anticipate completion by 4 p.m.
During the repairs, single-lane traffic will be in effect. Please obey all signs and flaggers, or choose…
Vernon Council approved amendments to the Official Community Plan (OCP) following the endorsement of the Master Transportation Plan, the Parks Master Plan and the Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The development of each of these plans included extensive public participation to reflect the…
City of Vernon Council approved the staff recommendation to host a forum with the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce action team, the Business Improvement Group for Real Estate and Development (Big Red). The forum is being planned for November and will provide an opportunity for Big Red and Council…
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the City of Vernon the GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. In addition, Kevin Bertles, Director of Financial Services, received a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation…
Today in the Regular Meeting of Council, Mayor Akbal Mund recognized longtime Vernon resident Helen Sidney for her years of helping to improve her community. Ms. Sidney is vigilent in keeping the road along popular Bella Vista Road litter-free, an example she modelled for her students for more than…
41 Avenue between 30 and 31 Streets will be closed from October 12 to November 18 in order to allow crews from Postill Nixon to repair the railway crossing and underground water mains. Please use alternate routes of travel during construction.
