Book reveals San Francisco Sound’s genesis in the Foothills
History records We Five as the first major rock group to emerge from the Bay Area 1960s folk–rock revolution and laid the template for the San Francisco sound of subsequent artists such as Jefferson Airplane with their million-selling hit “You Were on My Mind” in the summer of 1965.

Home tour to benefit at-risk children
“The homes that are featured this year vary from a 7,800-square-foot home set in the property’s forest of mature palms to a completely remodeled 1948 bungalow,” says Kerry Castel De Oro, member of the Claremont/ West-End Auxiliary. “And, there is a renovated California ranch that provides a background for the homeowner’s extensive art collection.

Wine tourism and a new release
Yelvington, professor of anthropology at the University of South Florida Tampa, “Tourism for the Temecula Valley represents $650 million a year, with wines and vines claiming a good portion of that business as perhaps 500,000 people visit the area’s 40-plus wineries.

Upland Lemon Festival features fun for all ages
The Upland Lemon Festival returns April 25- 27 in downtown Upland as a celebration of the city’s citrus history with lemon pie-eating contests, games, carnival rides and entertainment, including Lemon Idol and tribute bands..

Open house showcases life at Upland’s newest luxury retirement
Oakmont Senior Living has completed construction of the model apartment homes and will host the open house to showcase what life would be like at the 75,000-square-foot luxury retirement community, scheduled to open this summer..

Inland Empire Earth Day and open house event draws 1,300-plus
The event, hosted by Cucamonga Valley Water District and the Frontier Project Foundation, offered attendees a wide span of resources and engaging activities, including 80 vendors and booths, from solar panel companies to community groups to kids’ activities.

San Dimas Community Hospital and Montclair Hospital Medical Cent
In 2010, a statewide program was established by Anthem Blue Cross, the National Health Foundation and regional hospital associations called Patient Safety First. The goal is to improve the quality and consistency of health care and reduce unnecessary early infant deliveries.

BRIEFS
There will be a Closestto-the-Hole contest at the chipping and putting areas. Volunteers will be on hand to assist and provide instructions to each participant. Volunteers are needed. Those interested should call Nancy High at 909-731-1722..

Family Film Night: Dave’s Picks
Dave Allen of the Daily Bulletin will present four Hitchcock movies at the Ovitt Family Community Library. For more information, call 909-395-2212 or visit www.ci.ontario.ca.us.

LIBRARIES
RANCHO CUCAMONGA April 21 Bouncing Babies Storytime 10 a.m., Paul A. Biane Library, 12505 Cultural Center Drive Bouncing Babies Storytime will be held at the Paul A. Biane Library. This interactive story time is for ages 23 months and younger. Registration is required.

LIBRARIES
Happy Birthday William Shakespeare 7 p.m., Ovitt Family Community Library, 215 E. C St. The Ovitt Family Community Library will hold a special event, Happy Birthday William Shakespeare, for ages 16 years and older. The event will feature readings selected and performed by the Shakespeare Readers of Pomona Valley.

Riverside County restores state propositions 60/90
Now, the program is staging a comeback, and if you have been longing for a desert domicile in Rancho Mirage or a golf course community in Palm Springs or Temecula, you can downsize to a home better suited to your current lifestyle without breaking the bank in higher property taxes.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
1118 Hillsdale Drive DATE: March 10 PRICE: N/A BUYER/SELLER: Robert S. Carson (trustee) and S. Carson Revocable Robert (living trust)/Revocable Carson (living trust) and Robert S. Carson (trustee) BED/BATH/SQ. FT.: 3/2/1,540.

2201 Golden Hills Road La Verne
This home at 2201 Golden Hills Road La Verne was listed for $899,800 and sold for $880,000. The property, built in 1985, features four bedrooms and 2.5 baths comprising 2,582 square feet, on a 17,400-square-foot lot..

Storytime with David Wood
Lewis Family Playhouse is featuring Storytime with David Wood, author of “The Gingerbread Man,” “Funny Bunny’s Magic Show” and “The Porridge Pincher.” Admission is $5. For more information, visit www.lewisfamily playhouse.com..

ARTS CALENDAR
LA VERNE April 20 Carlson Gallery: ‘Civil War Battlefields’ 9 a.m., University of La Verne, 1950 Third St. The University of La Verne’s Carlson Gallery will feature an exhibit, “Civil War Battlefields,” featuring photography by Eliot Dudik. For more information, visit www.

Cooking Club
Anthony Munoz Community Center is offering a Cooking Club for ages 7 to 14 years old. Participants will learn to cook a variety of healthy alternative foods as well as proper food preparation techniques and portion amount, according to the Anthony Munoz Community Center.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
April 22 City of Claremont City Council meeting 6:30 p.m., City of Claremont City Council, 131 S. Spring St. The city of Claremont will hold its city council meeting. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call 909-399-5460 or visit www.ci.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
April 28 Look Good, Feel Better 10 a.m., Pomona Valley Hospital Cancer Care Center, 1910 Royalty Drive The American Cancer Society will present this program in partnership with the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association and the National Cosmetology Association.