How one insect changed the wine industry
Just before Ontario Vintner Secondo Guasti discovered the underground aquifer that produced non-irrigated grapes, all of the vineyards in Southern California were irrigated from surface water sources, such as the Santa Ana River and its numerous tributaries.

Reward for good causes
Over the coming year, more than $500,000 will be invested in local nonprofit organizations by Inland Empire United Way. Following a detailed volunteerdriven review process, 37 organizations demonstrated their ability to impact lives in the areas of education, health and financial stability.

In Rancho Cucamonga, history around every corner
Maloof’s work can be seen in a number of American museums, and has been featured in numerous television and film productions as well as popular and scholarly works covering American furniture and crafts. He also designed and carved the famous John F. Kennedy rocking chair that sits in the Smithsonian museum.

Do you have an excuse for why you don’t wear sunscreen?
The FDA is investigating spray sunscreen safety, but Consumer Reports has issued a warning advising parents to stay away from spray sunscreens on children because they contain chemicals that may be dangerous if inhaled or may irritate the lungs and trigger asthma.

Williamson Gallery awarded $100K grant
The Williamson Gallery of Scripps College has been awarded a $100,000 Getty Foundation grant to support the research and planning for the future exhibition project Revolution and Ritual: The Photographs of Sara Castrejon, Graciela Iturbide, and Tatiana Parcero, as part of the Getty Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA initiative.

ARTS CALENDAR
‘Love in the Big Top’ Noon, Chaffey Community Museum of Art, 217 S. Lemon Ave. Chaffey Community Museum of Art Spotlight Gallery is featuring an exhibit titled “Love in the Big Top.” The exhibit will feature the work of Kirk Kain, according to the Chaffey Community Museum of Art Spotlight Gallery.

Oakmont retirement community opens in Upland
This retirement community offers a combination of resort amenities, including gourmet dining, daily on- and off-site recreational and social activities, a library, a movie theater, a fully equipped fitness center with daily instructional classes,...

Two pregnant women, babies saved at SACH
Both were pregnant and busy with their careers and home life. Ashley was a regional sales rep for a cosmetic company, and Shelly was the director of operations for a management company. Ashley was 21 weeks pregnant with her first child and Shelly was 24 weeks along with her second baby.

Community Calendar
Aug. 2 Childbirth Preparation 1 p.m., Pomona Valley Health Center, 1601 Monte Vista Ave. Pomona Valley Health Center is hosting a class, Childbirth Preparation. Attendees will learn what to expect during childbirth, comfort and breathing techniques, pain management, postpartum issues and parenting, according to the Pomona Valley Health Center.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
4164 Kimberly Ave. DATE: June 17 PRICE: N/A BUYER/SELLER: Esther Kua Chieh and Tien Lun Ho and Pi Yun Hung/Esther Kua Chieh and Tien Lun Ho and Pi Yun Hung BED/BATH/SQ. FT.: 4/3/2,170 2561 Grove St. DATE: June 17 PRICE: N/A BUYER/SELLER: Alice T. and George T.

HOME OF THE WEEK 1630 Tulane Road, Claremont
Listed at $1,049,595, this home sold for $1.02 million after 41 days on market. It features four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and 4,122 square feet. It was built in 1962 on a 17,887-square-foot lot. The expanded Towne Ranch contemporary home also features a family room with a sunken cocktail lounge, water-wise landscaping and a pool.

Tips for selling your home this summer
Bring the light inside and don’t close heavy drapes to keep the house cool while you are away. Forget about energy-saving strategies you usually employ – household routines must give way to home staging when you want to sell. Pull all your blinds to the top and tape the strings underneath.

Librairies
Beginning Computers 6 p.m., Ovitt Family Community Library, 215 E. C St. Beginning Computers, for ages 18 and older, will teach participants basic information on computer hardware and how to use a computer, according to the Ovitt Family Community Library.