Catherine Johnson

Gracious host, nature-lover, world traveler Catherine Perry Johnson, a longtime Claremont resident, died in Hayden, Idaho on August 21, 2013 of Alzheimer’s disease. She was 86. Ms. Johnson was born on October 25, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and resided in...

Sharon K. Leming

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend Sharon K. Leming, a 28-year resident of Claremont, died at home on Sunday, November 10, 2013 after a multi-year fight with breast cancer. Ms. Leming was born February 23, 1947 to William and Helen Jean Allen Brewer in...

Katherine Hagedorn

Professor, ethnomusicologist, loving mother Katherine Hagedorn, professor of music and director of Pomona College’s Ethnomusicology Program, died at home on November 12, 2013 after a prolonged illness. She was 52. A member of the Pomona College music faculty...

PERFORMING ARTS: Local theater listings

BALCH AUDITORIUM: 1030 Columbia Ave., Claremont. 607-2671. —Friday, December 6: Friday, Noon Concert featuring Quartet Euphoria with music by Beethoven. Free admission. 12:15 p.m. BRIDGES AUDITORIUM: 450 N. College Way, Pomona College. Box-office hours are...

Readers comments 11-22-13

GSW’s golden goose Dear Editor: Golden State Water and its parent American States Water Co. are reluctant to transfer ownership to the city of Claremont because present arrangements guarantee high profits for their shareholders and high compensation for their...