Three commercial burglary suspects arrested

Claremont Police Department officers observed a suspicious vehicle parked in front of a closed business on Auto Center Drive near Indian Hill Boulevard on December 23 at about 3 a.m. Officers saw a male crouched down behind the car and as they approached, the vehicle...

Attempted robbery at Shell on Christmas eve

On December 24 at 1:15 a.m., a suspect entered the Shell Gas Station at 747 S. Indian Hill Blvd., approached the clerk in the security booth and displayed a knife. The suspect demanded money from the clerk, but the clerk refused. The suspect fled the gas station as a...

Find good finds at art mart at the Packing House

Claremont hosts Art Mart Friday, December 30 from 5 to 9 p.m. The free eclectic display and sale of local artisans’ wares happens monthly at the Packing House, 532 W. First St. Shopping, art classes and dining are all part of the fun. More information is...

Obituary: Justine K. Talley

Justine Kelleher Talley, a long time area resident, died in Claremont on November 25, 2016.  She was 98 years old and her family shared that she remained caring and alert until her final days. Justine Kelleher was born in Denver, Colorado in early spring 1918 to...
Retired CHS teacher Bill Vaskis has died

Retired CHS teacher Bill Vaskis has died

Locals are mourning the unexpected death of Waldermar “Bill” Vaskis, former Claremont High School world history teacher. Mr. Vaskis died Wednesday, December 21 at Mt. San Antonio Gardens. Mr. Vaskis was well-known in Claremont for his sometimes unorthodox...