Top 5 Claremont-La Verne Stories: Crime and Real Estate Issues

It was another busy week in Claremont and La Verne. Our weekly recap of the biggest stories of the week shows that crime continues to be of interest to area residents.

So were property values. Below are links to the stories we featured last week.

A Pomona man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after authorities said he plowed the pickup truck he was driving into a big rig parked on the 57 Freeway. CHP: Alcohol a Factor in Early Morning San Dimas Crash

Claremont and La Verne police teamed to bring a case against a woman suspected of burglaries in La Verne. The woman was arrested in the parking lot of the Vons Shopping Center in Claremont, Claremont officials said. Claremont Officials Arrest Woman in Connection with La Verne Burglary

Claremont and La Verne are “freeway towns,” in that there is convenient access to the cities by interstate. Unfortunately, that means chases come through or near and often affect our traffic. We reported on another pair of suspects in a San Bernardino County burglary who led authorities on a chase Tuesday that hit speeds of more than 100 mph, ending in South Los Angeles. Chase Ends With Arrest of Burglary Suspects

The priciest homes feature in our towns continues to be a popular item. Of course our homes are our biggest investment. Claremont-La Verne's Priciest Homes: 1105 N. College Ave.

The Peppertree Square Shopping Center is getting a facelift. Plans to revamp the shopping center began more than four years ago, developers said. The owner has invested $2 million into the upgrades. Peppertree Square's $2 Million Renovation Underway