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Former Claremont High School band coach arrested for inappropriate relationship with teenager

A former band coach at Claremont High School was arrested for child abuse and contact with a minor with intent to commit a sexual offense on Wednesday. September 11. The suspect, Daniel Gonzalez, 25, of Montclair was booked into the Claremont jail after an investigation revealed he had been engaged in “inappropriate relations” with a 17-year-old male.

Council passes ADU ordinance, approves bus stop design

After more than a year of scrutiny, Claremont has adopted a new ADU ordinance. But it wasn’t without some controversy toward the end. The code amendment was passed unanimously Tuesday night, reversing a negative recommendation from the planning commission that saw two commissioners vote against the proposed ordinance for different reasons.

City estimates Village South EIR completion in six months

The city closed the comment period for the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Village South Specific Plan in September and, according to a recent press release. The city reports that comments covered numerous areas of concern including the housing density, building scale, traffic and parking impacts, impact on resources and infrastructure, sustainability and historic preservation.

Happy birthday, Mr. Farritor!

It was all hugs and kisses for Claremont’s own Chuck Farritor and good friend Karen Chapman Lenz as Mr. Farritor celebrated his 95th birthday with family and friends at his home in Claremont. It was easy to reminisce in his office, which is decorated with historical photos of his family dating back to the 1880s. That includes a photo of his parents, upper left, on the family farm in 1888. Chuck was quick to point out that he’s old, but not as old as that picture! Happy birthday, Mr. Farritor. COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger

CHS early sports season looks quite promising

Claremont will be the team to beat this year in Palomares League, with a strong crew of returning players mixed with a few new faces. Standout singles player Goldie La is now a junior and will seek to improve on her quarterfinal finish in last year’s CIF individual tournament. Sophomore Jacqueline Pearsall returns at number two, and Claremont has a freshman in the third slot.

Plenty of hot events in Claremont! Here's our 9-day calendar

EXPLORE AVIATION’S GOLDEN AGE The University Club of Claremont hosts an open to the public luncheon and discussion, “The So Cal Aviation Industry from 1939 to 1945,” with guest speaker Mike Smith, docent and community outreach coordinator at the Planes of Fame Museum. The event starts at 11:30 a.m. at Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont. A $20 meeting fee includes a buffet lunch. Mr. Smith’s presentation is about the aviation industry in Southern California from 1939 through 1945.