City closes Wilderness Park due to red flag warning

The Claremont Hills Wilderness Park will be closed for the rest of Monday afternoon due to a red flag warning, the city said. A red-flag warning means the fire conditions in the hills are at a critical stage. The park will be closed from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday,...
Obituary: Shirley Fenn Baldwin Hartman

Obituary: Shirley Fenn Baldwin Hartman

Mother of five, writer, reader Former Claremont resident Shirley Fenn Baldwin Hartman died at her home in Salt Lake City on June 3, 2017.  Shirley was born to Donald Fenn Baldwin and Luella Belle Macklin, in Patchogue, Long Island, New York on July 15, 1922. In...

Man robs Claremont Motel 6, police investigating

Police are investigating an armed robbery that ocurred at the Claremont Motel 6 Friday morning. The robbery occurred around 6:33 a.m., when the suspect entered the business on 840 south Indian Hill Boulevard, brandished a black semiautomatic handgun at the clerk and...

Readers comments 6-23-17

Proper tree trimming keeps trees healthy Dear Editor: The city of Claremont is well known for our abundant trees and beautiful landscaping. The city places great importance on maintaining our urban forest, which has been recognized in our Arbor Day Foundation Tree...