Appalachian roots lay framework for novelist

Appalachian roots lay framework for novelist

Becca Spence Dobias is a writer, and it feels pretty good for her to finally say that. “Maybe I’m just in the honeymoon stage, but it kind of does feel like a switch flipped and now I’m a writer.  I’m really doing it,” she said....
Welcoming the newest Mustang

Welcoming the newest Mustang

Rria Cruz-Soto became Mountain View Elementary School’s principal nearly four months ago, bringing with her a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a passion for empowering students. She said she’s enjoyed the adjustment so far, noting the...

How much do you like pie?

Ten-year-old Braelyn Combe is ready for the pie eating contest to begin on Saturday during the Claremont Pie Festival in the Village. Rain clouds that blanketed the area on Friday parted for beautiful, if not a bit cool, weather for the sixth annual pie fest. Besides...
Sneak weather preview

Sneak weather preview

With the various weather systems blowing through the Southern California area over the past several days, bringing much needed rain and plenty of clear skies, it’s actually starting to feel a little like winter out there. It also makes downtown Los Angeles quite...