A taste of Claremont history

When you think of Claremont architecture, a variety of inarguably historic styles come to mind. There are tall, decorative Victorian houses built in the late 19th century, and the bungalows of the early 20th century, some featuring rustic stonework. There is the...

In search of the holy grail of rain catchment

by Steve Sabicer It was in the Negev Desert on an archaeological excavation when I first thought about building a cistern in my backyard. I was a Pomona College sophomore on a summer internship when I climbed to the top of Masada, the ruins of King Herod’s...