LA VERNE >> The La Verne City Council gave a heartfelt "thank you" to the seven ham radio operators described as "unsung heroes" when disaster strikes.
If no one else can communicate, the LASERS can, council members said Monday night after giving certificates of appreciation to La Verne Amateur Services Emergency Radio Support president David Macchia, vice president Jack Swank, secretary/treasurer Suzanne Swank and members Kathy Macchia, Bill Elftman Jr.