Claremont's latest news

Gold Line to end in La Verne, Claremont stop uncertain

Claremont’s place in the Gold Line plans might be less certain than previously thought. The Gold Line Construction Authority revealed Monday that due to higher-than-expected costs, the project will balloon by $570 million to an overall cost of $2.1 billion. Gold Line Construction Authority CEO Habib Balian told the Claremont city council on Tuesday evening that the news was the culmination of unfavorable market conditions, including higher steel tariffs and more.

City staff looks into paid parking program for Claremont Village

Claremont city staff is exploring the possibility of instituting paid parking in the Village. The proposal was set forth by the city at the October 22 Future Financial Opportunities Committee in a presentation by City Manager Tara Schultz and Assistant City Manager Colin Tudor. The presentation to the committee highlights that it could generate around $3 million a year for the city. The city says the plan is in response to complaints about parking congestion in the Village.

DUI driver hits police car, drives on wrong side of Indian Hill, hits SUV

The officer smashed the car’s window and tried to Taser the suspect, but the suspect took off, traveling south on the wrong side of Indian Hill Boulevard until he collided with a Chevy Suburban at Oak Park Drive.

Burgers and burnouts, poetry, Turkey Trot info, jazz, concerts and Black Friday!

BURGERS, BURNOUTS AT POMONA RACEWAY starts Saturday, November 17. Gates open at 8 a.m. at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, 2780 Fairplex Dr., as In-N-Out Burger and Hot Rod magazine throw a party to celebrate 70 years of burgers and burnouts. Both Southern California businesses opened within 25 miles of each other in 1948. The event includes a rare opportunity to see historic vehicles drag race, on-site In-N-Out cookout trucks, an outdoor car show featuring historic racecars, special historical exhibits, and the chance to view the history of Hot Rod and meet its staff.

Claremont remembers Taylor Meyer

Kris and Krista Meyer, center, embrace as they listen to a friend’s recollection of their son during a vigil for Taylor Meyer on Friday in Claremont. Taylor Meyer was slain while vacationing in Mexico last week. A celebration of his life will be on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Purpose Church, 601 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff

Kelly Xu takes fourth place at state tournament

Claremont High School freshman Kelly Xu finished in a three-way tie for fourth place on Wednesday at the CIF Girls State Championships at the Victoria Country Club in Riverside. Photo Phil Vitek SCGA