James Weber

Teacher, landlord, avid golfer James Calvin Weber, a longtime Claremont resident, died on April 21, 2013. He was 70. Mr. Weber was born on February 3, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Indiana Central College with a bachelor’s degree and then...

Dick Collins

Teacher, veteran, sailor Richard George “Dick” Collins died peacefully at home on March 29, 2013 under the care of his wife Gay, his daughter Candace and the caring staff of Hospice by the Bay. He was 87. Mr. Collins was born on May 29, 1925, the son of...

Pardon my French

by Mellissa Martinez Have you ever said pardonne moi instead of ‘excuse me’ or an extravagant au revoir, bon voyage for ‘goodbye, have a great trip’? We English speakers love to fancy up our conversations with French. As it turns out, this is...

Readers comments 4.26.13

How much will we pay? Dear Editor: In Golden State’s letter to customers dated April 16, they make the case that Claremont resident’s annual water bill will increase by 30  to 153 percent depending upon the value placed on the water company if...