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Ryan Ottosen
Ryan Ottosen

USMC vet, community builder, & real estate broker turning local stories into lasting impact across the Foothills.

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🪜 "Operation Care Bear": A ladder, three bears, and a La Verne rescue

🪜 "Operation Care Bear": A ladder, three bears, and a La Verne rescue

Also inside: A $400k bet on local therapists, grandmother’s recipes at Origen, and a seasonal thrift store boutique opening.

Sep 3, 2026

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4 min read

🌿 Traditional plant knowledge is coming to the Botanic Garden

🌿 Traditional plant knowledge is coming to the Botanic Garden

Silver Fox performers, fresh Mediterranean favorites, gentle grooming, and weekend events to explore.

Aug 27, 2026

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3 min read

🚸 La Verne school zones are now 20 mph

🚸 La Verne school zones are now 20 mph

Fresh pastries at a local bakery, sunset garden walks, and a top-secret spy mission.

Aug 20, 2026

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3 min read

🎨 Samella Lewis' legacy comes to life in Claremont

🎨 Samella Lewis' legacy comes to life in Claremont

A 38th annual classic car show, live summer jazz, and a hands-on tote-making night.

Aug 13, 2026

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3 min read

👀 Your wildfire insurance bill might be worth another look

👀 Your wildfire insurance bill might be worth another look

Easier access to disability services, a disco gala supporting local seniors, and Beatles hits under the stars.

Aug 6, 2026

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3 min read

🚦 After months of closures, traffic is moving again

🚦 After months of closures, traffic is moving again

A growing community donation effort, a free community paint day mural, and Mama Canela's grand opening celebration.

Jul 30, 2026

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3 min read

📍 16 local stops, one summer adventure

📍 16 local stops, one summer adventure

Cozy Japanese comfort food, curated fashion finds, and an outdoor rock tribute concert

Jul 23, 2026

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3 min read

🔥 La Verne's wildfire efforts get statewide recognition

🔥 La Verne's wildfire efforts get statewide recognition

Also inside: wood-fired pizza worth sharing, boutique finds for little ones, and concerts, movies, and classic cars this weekend.

Jul 16, 2026

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3 min read

💧 Your Water Bill Is Changing This Month

💧 Your Water Bill Is Changing This Month

Also inside: comforting Italian favorites, handmade gifts with local charm, and this weekend's can't-miss events.

Jul 9, 2026

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3 min read

🎆 Celebrate America's 250th close to home

🎆 Celebrate America's 250th close to home

Also inside: What's next for Sierra La Verne, European patio dining, and a classic rock concert under the stars.

Jul 2, 2026

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3 min read

🥖 The deli-vietnamese mashup locals keep going back for

🥖 The deli-vietnamese mashup locals keep going back for

Subtitle: Plus: community concerts stay, record shoe donation helps kids, foam-filled family splash night fun ahead

Jun 25, 2026

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3 min read

🎇 One of Claremont’s favorite summer traditions is back

🎇 One of Claremont’s favorite summer traditions is back

Also inside: old-school Father’s Day steaks, instruments from around the world, and candlelit Vivaldi under the stars.

Jun 18, 2026

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3 min read

🛴 Riding e-bikes in La Verne? Read this first

🛴 Riding e-bikes in La Verne? Read this first

Also inside: free college classes for seniors, a welcoming San Dimas fitness community, and a weekend full of concerts, rides, and classes

Jun 11, 2026

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3 min read

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