Fourth of July celebrations across the Foothills
While fireworks are not permitted in a number of local communities, La Verne, Claremont, Upland and Rancho Cucamonga will host impressive aerial displays with plenty of pre-show entertainment to keep everyone entertained and safe..

After 57 years with Pomona College, Professor Leonard Pronko ret
Other contributions to the department included developing a course on dramatic literature, blending classic works such as “Macbeth” with elements of Kabuki, and even creating his own original productions such as the kabuki western “Revenge at Spider Mountain.

Citrus College awards 2,119 associate degrees
As a member of PTK, Morales was one of the originators of the Citrus College Completion Corps, which helped shape the College of Completion initiative and establish the Citrus College Institute for Completion, expected to launch this fall..

Secondo Guasti turned desert into an oasis
Born 155 years ago this July and raised in the winemaking town of Asti (whose most famous export is the sparkling wine Asti Spumante) in the Piedmont region of Italy, Guasti frequently crossed the region on his way to Los Angeles after he immigrated...

Foster parents needed for kittens
Foster parents needed for kittens.

‘Rock of San Gabriel,’ Howard’s TV & Appliances turns 68
“Howard’s is the rock of San Gabriel,” quipped Howard’s Chief Executive Officer Bill Pleasant. “His beginnings were modest, a 750-square-foot radio repair shop on the corner of Valley and Palm. He opened his doors in 1946. Later he bought out a neighbor’s.

KABOOM at Fairplex – the best fireworks show in Southern Calif
This year’s theme is “Star Spangled Spectacular.” Pyro Spectaculars by Souza, the premier fireworks company in the nation, will perform the honors with one of the largest fireworks celebrations around – a patriotic panorama featuring aerial and ground displays.

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center offers low-cost CT lung sc
“CT screenings can help us detect lung cancer early when it’s still treatable,” said Martha Osborne, acting lung cancer nurse navigator. “Patients who meet criteria can pay cash for this potentially lifesaving screening, and leave with peace of mind or seek immediate treatment, if.

‘La Catrina’
American Museum Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave. American Museum Ceramic Art is featuring an exhibit titled “La Catrina.

ARTS CALENDAR
CLAREMONT June 22 ‘Large As Life:’ Betty Davenport Ford, Elaine Katzer, Lisa Reinertson Noon, American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave. American Museum Ceramic Art is featuring an exhibit titled “Large As Life,” featuring works by Betty Davenport Ford, Elaine Katzer and Lisa Reinertson.

Friday Afternoon Art Activity
San Dimas Library will host Friday Afternoon Art Activity. For more information, visit www.colapublib.org.

LIBRARIES
ONTARIO June 23 Online employment workshop An online employment workshop, for ages 18 and older, participants will learn about “filing online unemployment applications and designing resumes,” according to the Ovitt Family Community Library. For more information, visit www.

Claremont Blues and Brews
Claremont Chamber of Commerce will host its Claremont Blues and Brews. Enjoy “craft beer tastings and food samplings at more than 30 village businesses and rock to live music at numerous venues,” according to the chamber’s website. For more information, call 909-626-1147 or visit www.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Architectural Commission meeting 7 p.m., City of Claremont Architectural Commission, 131 S Spring St City of Claremont Architectural Commission will hold its Architectural Commission meeting. For more information, call 909-399-5470 or visit www.ci.claremont.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
June 25 Yoga class 9 a.m., Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden will offer its weekly yoga class, led by Karen May. Participants should bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable shoes and clothes..

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
295 W. Radcliffe Drive DATE: May 16 PRICE: N/A BUYER/SELLER: Phillip Y. and Wilma H. Koldewyn/Phillip Y. Koldewyn (trustee), Wilma H. Koldewyn (trustee) and the Phillip and Wilma Koldewyn 2002 (revocable trust) BED/BATH/SQ. FT.: 4/2/2,179.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
CLAREMONT 2345 Bonnie Brae Ave. DATE: May 12 PRICE: N/A BUYER/SELLER: Kessler Family 1995 (trust), Lauren Anne Kessler (trustee) and Randolph Robert Kessler (trustee)/ Lauren A. and Randolph R. Kessler BED/BATH/SQ. FT.: 4/2/2,024.

HOME OF THE WEEK
$750,000 after 123 days on the market. The home features four bedrooms and two baths and comprises 1,762 square feet of space on a 10,487-square-foot lot. Built in 1972, the Spanish style contemporary is upgraded throughout with a pebble tech pool, built-in barbecue and granite patio table.

Sell higher and faster with summer staging
Outdoor spaces take center stage when potential homebuyers tour your home this summer looking for places to enjoy the SoCal lifestyle. The backyard and patio should be given special attention when staging your home for sale..

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
1207 Cynthia Court DATE: May 14 PRICE: N/A BUYER/SELLER: J. Elaine H. Kibbe (trustee), Ronald L. Kibbe (trustee) and Ronald L. Kibbe and J. Elaine H. Kibbe Trust of 2014/J. Elaine H. and Ronald L. Kibbe.