What it doesn’t take to raise a village

by John Pixley   When is a train station not a train station? When it’s a museum—and not a train museum. I was thinking that this could be a kind of a joke, sort of like a knock-knock joke. Except then a friend came to spend a weekend recently. My...

Obituary: Norman Patrick Hines

Noted sculptor, dedicated educator Artist, professor and longtime Claremont resident Norm Hines died at home on Sunday, May 1, 2016 after a long illness. He was 77. Born in New York City on December 27, 1938, Norm attended The Gunnery School in Washington,...

Police blotter 5-20-16

Thursday, May 12 Once again, always remember to lock your doors when you leave your car. An unlocked car was broken into in the Packing House parking garage, the thief making off with over $400 in goods. The theft happened between 8:15 a.m. and 4:20 p.m., to a car...

Readers comments 5-20-16

Thoughts on Pomona College Museum of Art before council vote Dear Editor: Building a new PCMA (Pomona College Museum of Art) behind the library is a wonderful idea and a good location.   When standing on the corner in front of our post office, I can look...