Local crime paved the way for new school of writing
Except for the historic value of assassinations like those of Jesse James or Wild Bill Hickok, cities recoil from high-profile murders within their city limits, hoping that resulting media frenzies dissipate soon enough to let history sweep crimes under the carpet and hope they never resurface.

Children’s holiday miracle at Colonies
Children were selected based on need and were referred by the Hope through Housing Foundaztion, the Upland Unified School District’s Healthy Start Program, Children’s Fund, Pacific Lifeline, House of Ruth, Foothill Family Shelter, OPARC, Children’s Hope and the Upland Housing Authority.

Everything Rose Parade
Tournament Pres. Richard L. Chinen, who chose the theme of “Inspiring Stories” for the 2015 Rose Parade, draws his inspiration from the 935 volunteers who make up the Tournament of Roses Association and from the unique experience of the parade itself..

Creating a ripple of hope in 2015
“You will feel no greater satisfaction than by volunteering. Just one smile or thank you will make your day,” said Kathleen. “There is no greater gift than giving your time to a worthy cause. When I get home at night now, there is something on my face that hasn’t been there in a.

San Dimas Community Hospital serving probiotics
In November, 2014 San Dimas Community Hospital started serving probiotics to their patients due to the numerous health Certain diseases and infections occur when the balance of gut-friendly bacteria in the intestines is disturbed or the intestine...

10 tips that take advantage of the California rainfall
It’s time to put on those galoshes because California is looking to receive some muchneeded rain this holiday season.

Float to honor gifts of life
The family of organ donor Joseph Howard “Jody” Culver II, of Glendora, recently honored him when they trait. Part of the 2015 Donate Life Rose Parade entry, “The Never-Ending the experiences of donor families, transplant recipients and living donors.

Expert offers ways to give well and wisely
Among other things, we tend to step up our contributions to favored charities. Giving back to causes and organizations that have special meaning is probably the main reason for your philanthropic efforts. There’s also the added incentive of claiming a deduction on your next tax return, provided that gifts to qualified charities are made by Dec.

Yoga in the Garden
Ave. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is offering a class titled Yoga in the Garden, led by Karen May. Registration for individual classes is $10 for members and $12 for the public. The price for six classes is $50 for members and $63 for the public. For more information, visit www.

LIBRARIES
Bed Bugs 7 p.m., Ovitt Family Community Library, 215 E. C St. The Ovitt Family Community Library will hold a special event, Bed Bugs, for all ages. This will be held at the Storytime Room. No registration is required. For more information, visit www.ci.ontario.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Dec. 29 Tai Chi Lifestyle 9 a.m., Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is offering a program titled Tai Chi Lifestyle. For more information, call 909- 625-8767, visit www. rsabg.org or email info@.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
East Coast New Year’s Eve 7:30 p.m., Flappers Comedy Club, 532 W. First St. Flappers Comedy Club is holding a special event, titled East Coast New Year’s Eve. Guests will enjoy party favors and champagne toast, according to Flappers Comedy Club. The cost is $29.

‘Michael Ryan’s Spirit of Ireland- Music, Song and Dance’
The Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater presents “Michael Ryan’s Spirit of Ireland- Music, Song and Dance,” a performance by Michael Ryan, Hai Muradian, Ken Soderlund, Julian Johnson, Martie Echito, Romy Stegen, Danny Oberbeck and Dylan Oberbeck. Tickets are $25.

ARTS CALENDAR
CLAREMONT Dec. 28 ‘John Svenson: For the Love of Wood’ 10 a.m., Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is featuring an exhibit, titled “John Svenson: For the Love of Wood.” The sculpture exhibit will feature John Svenson’s work, according to the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
GLENDORA 1203 E. Gladstone St. DATE: Nov. 13 PRICE: $405,000 BUYER/SELLER: Cheng Ping Huang and Li-Fu Lal/Alpans Agrawal (trustee), Anil K. Agrawal (trustee), Kumkum Agrawal (trustee), Rakesh K. Agrawal (trustee), and Kumkum Agrawal Anil (revocable trust) and K.