The giving trees of Claremont

by Mellissa Martinez Each attempt to read Shel Silverstein’s classic The Giving Tree to our five-year-old, Felix, is met with the same response…“no, mom, it’s too sad. I don’t want to read it.” However, as I consider the narrative...

Police blotter 5-27-16

Tuesday, May 17 A 15-year-old student at San Antonio High School was arrested after brandishing a knife and threatening another student during a fight. The incident occurred on May 17 around 2:30 p.m., but police weren’t notified until May 19, according to Lt....

Readers comments 5-27-16

Claremont kid makes his mark Dear Editor: The Hunger Games’ Katniss Everdeen. Brave’s Princess Merida. Nintendo’s Princess Zelda. The Roman Goddess Diana. Girl Scouts can now gather at La Casita Program Center in the foothills of Claremont and assume...