Griffith Park turf reduction begins next week

Contractors will begin removing turf in the passive areas of Griffith Park next week. Approximately 36,750 square feet of turf will be removed along Woodbend and Morningside Drives, near Sumner Elementary School. Drip irrigation and climate appropriate shrubs and...
Obituary: George Aki

Obituary: George Aki

Great grandfather, minister, volunteer George Aki, former US Army chaplain, retired minister, and longtime Claremont resident died July 4. He was 103 years old. Mr. Aki was born in Livingston, California on September 11, 1914 and was raised in Fresno. He became the...

La Puerta demolition paves way for sale

Liability concerns resulted in demolition of the former La Puerta Intermediate School site, according to the Claremont Unified School District. Lisa Shoemaker, assistant superintendent of business services, explained that the former school site, which was declared...
Did somebody say free pizza?

Did somebody say free pizza?

Hundreds of people line up in front of Blaze Pizza in Claremont on Tuesday hoping to get free pizza as part of a promotion at the chain. Participating Blaze Pizza locations are celebrating basketball star LeBron James move to Los Angeles with a promotion called the...

Police station, city hall department hours reduced

Beginning Monday, July 9, the Claremont Police Department records bureau/lobby hours will be reduced due to staffing limitations. The updated police department lobby hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed...