by Kelly Perez Thirty years ago Claremont lost a friend that many would consider the city’s biggest cheerleader, Alexander (Alex) Hughes. In memory of Alex, who many Claremonters remember but some may not know, I would like to share who he was, what he did and...
During a recent lesson at Temple Beth Israel preschool, Cantor Paul Buch and Rabbi Jonathan Kupetz ask the students which menorah candle is lit on the last day of Chanukah. The eight-day Jewish celebration—the Festival of Lights—will end Monday, 12/30. The...
After 30 years, the Claremont Community Foundation (CCF) is shutting down. One of Claremont’s premier nonprofit organizations ceased operations last week, capping off decades of giving back to the community through grants and fundraisers. CCF Executive Director...
David Lytle Paulson, 82, of Boise ID, died unexpectedly from heart related complications on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, while visiting family and friends in Claremont, CA. Born in Duluth, Minnesota on October 7, 1937, David grew up in Sioux Falls, SD, graduating from...
by Mellissa Martinez Despite being a bona fide Christmas curmudgeon, I recently headed out for a night of caroling. To be clear, my participation came with the promise of flowing spirits, saucy jokes and forgiveness for my off-pitch crooning. As it turns out,...
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