John Brustad

Engineer, veteran, whistler John Brustad, a Claremont Manor resident, died peacefully on May 1, 2013. He was 93. Mr. Brustad was born on March 3, 1920 in Minot, North Dakota to John H. Brustad and Anna S. Brustad. His father worked for the Great Northern Railway,...

Police blotter 5.17.13

Saturday, May 11 A Harvey Mudd College student was delayed in studying for finals on Saturday. The student reported that his laptop and game device had been stolen from a common area of Linde Residence Hall, 550 E. Foothill Blvd. There are no suspects.   Sunday,...

City denies wrongdoing in response to lawsuit

City officials have rejected accusations of wrongdoing as cited in a complaint filed with the Los Angeles Superior Court by Mike and Sue Verbal of Claremont’s Pizza ‘N Such restaurant. Last August, the Verbals filed the complaint claiming the city of...

Visit gives ‘paws’ to hiker

Karen Gastineau got a pretty hairy surprise this past Saturday while hiking Claremont’s trails. The retired Claremont High School teacher was just leaving Burbank Canyon and heading down into Johnson’s Pasture when she saw a California black bear ambling...

CHS baseball edges Upland to enter CIF playoffs

A true playoff atmosphere engulfed Ray Baker Memorial field in Upland, as the Wolfpack took on the Highlanders in a CIF-SS Division II play-in game. Both sets of fans were treated to an exciting game featuring base hits galore, 2 home runs, and opportune pitching....