Obituary: Cynthia Gordon

Obituary: Cynthia Gordon

University professor, longtime Village resident, reveled in Claremont’s triumphs and foibles Cynthia Gordon died in Upland in December 2021 after a long illness. Cynthia grew up in Los Angeles, attended Pomona College, and completed her doctorate in philosophy at...
Queen of Pickleball loves and lives the game

Queen of Pickleball loves and lives the game

by Ann-Marie Torres Pressing up to the net, Diana O’Brien hustles a quick return and sends her opponents scrambling. She throttles a neon, green ball with a fiery snap of her wrist and wins the point. “That’s more like it,” she exhales, smiling at her partner. “Let’s...
Obituary: Andrew Mackenzie Douglas

Obituary: Andrew Mackenzie Douglas

Beloved son, brother, “funcle” Andrew Mackenzie Douglas, dear son, brother and uncle, died at home in Pomona on April 15. He was 32. Born on June 13, 1989 to Woody and Roxanne Douglas (nee Rawlings), Andrew was raised in Claremont and attended Mt. San Antonio College....