🚊 Pomona gets a train station (finally!)

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Hey Neighbor,

Hope your week is going well and you’re feeling that hint of change in the air: cooler nights, cozy sweaters ready for their debut, and the calm after the back-to-school frenzy. Fall’s creeping in, and I’m already imagining pumpkin pies, apple picking, and maybe a grape stomp or two.

Around here in the Foothills, life is getting back into that beautiful rhythm. Schools are open, families are settling in, and the calendar is starting to fill up with things to do. If you’re wondering “What’s happening this weekend?”, you won’t want to miss:
A Health & Resource Fair + Flu Shot Clinic in La Verne on Sept 23: perfect excuse to get out, do good, stay healthy.

In the coming weeks, watch for features on local businesses you need to know, sports highlights (high school is back in play!), and, of course, what’s happening in the Real Estate Corner: some good trends I think you’ll find helpful if you’ve been curious about market movement in the area.

Thanks for being part of this. If you saw something new, share it with someone else. And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram [@FoothillsConnection], I’ll keep dropping local vibes, photos, and little gems all week long.

Looking forward to what’s next: I think this season is going to be special.

See you around town!

Uno Tre Otto brings the romance of Italy right into Claremont Village: think rustic beams, glowing string lights, and pasta made fresh from heirloom wheat.

Much of what’s on your plate is pulled straight from the family’s own Amy’s Farm that very morning, making every dish feel vibrant and alive. Whether you’re sipping a cocktail on the breezy rooftop or cozying up indoors, this spot makes any night feel special.
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At Trapped! Escape Room in San Dimas, the fun starts the moment your game master sets the scene. Jack brings quick wit, Fern adds a spark of charm, and both know how to keep the group engaged while the puzzles test your teamwork.

From a family outing in Operation X-13 to friends cracking codes in Pandora’s Box, it’s the kind of local adventure that sends you home grinning and already planning the next visit. Learn more here.

This rare La Verne estate rests in Mountain Springs beneath century-old oaks, offering six bedrooms, a nine-car garage with gym and workshop, plus a library and office. Host by the pool or gather around towering stone fireplaces. Private, spacious, unforgettable. View property here.

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The Gist: Tomorrow, September 19, we welcome a brand-new way to ride. The 9.1-mile A Line light rail extension now links Azusa to Pomona, stopping right in Glendora, San Dimas, and La Verne. To mark the occasion, neighbors are invited to gather at 11:30 a.m. at Pomona North Station, 205 Santa Fe Street, for a community celebration. Trains will run daily, early morning to midnight, with fares starting at $1.75.

Why it matters: Our foothill towns are now directly connected by rail, making travel across the valley, and into LA, easier than ever. Read more here.

The Gist: Volunteers from Sustainable Claremont brought compost and mulch to two Altadena homes, tending a dozen fire-stressed trees and building small berms so water stays at the roots instead of running into storm drains.

Why it matters: Altadena is still rebuilding after January’s Eaton Fire, which scorched hillsides and neighborhoods, and left urban trees vulnerable without extra care. Tree-care efforts continue across Altadena; residents can find recovery resources and ways to help through L.A. County’s fire recovery hub. Read more here.

🎨 Free Friday at the Museum | Lewis Museum of Art | Claremont | 09/19 | More
Celebrate Karl Benjamin’s centennial with Complications in Color!

💃 Fall Ball for All | YAC | Claremont | 09/19 | More
Inclusive community dance night with family and teen/adult sessions.

🍃 Nature Explorers Story Hour | Big Dalton Park | Glendora | 09/20 | More
A playful outdoor story time with songs, wiggling, and nature learning.

🎉 The Run for the Rest of Us 0.5K | Glendora Village | Glendora | 09/20 | More
Join the 5th annual not-so-serious walk with ice cream, tunes, and two drink tickets!

🚗 Hidden Gems Rally | Mountain Road | Glendora | 09/20 | More
A scenic drive through secret canyon roads, iconic landmarks, and foodie stops across LA!

💉 Health & Resource Fair & Flu Shots | Community Center | La Verne | 09/23 | More
Free fair with vendors, raffles, resources, and flu shots available on-site.

🥃 Whiskey Dinner | Eureka! | Claremont | 09/25 | More
A three-course comfort food dinner perfectly paired with Buffalo Trace and more.