Tom Galaraga Archives – La Verne Magazine

Champions: Winning Against All Odds

May 1, 2002 | Features

It was a roller coaster season that at many times almost didn’t happen.

Two Wheelin’: Changing Gears for the Life Cycle

May 1, 2002 | Features

Their relationship to the machine draws them closer into a world they are yet to fully comprehend.

Orange Picking Season

May 1, 2002 | Features

Oranges adorn the trees like Christmas decorations. Smudge pots that used to heat the oranges on cold nights now sit unused beneath the trees. A thermometer hangs nearby on a post, indicating the temperature that was once crucial in making sure the oranges would not freeze and remained in good condition before being shipped around the world.

Generations of Harvesting Quality

May 1, 2002 | Features, The Knife & Fork

As Cliff Graber II strolls through the old barn-like building just off Ontario’s Euclid Avenue, it is a walk back in time.

Taking a Stand: Peace or War

May 1, 2002 | Features

Where one starts out in life and where one finishes are two life points that provoke deep thought and reflection. This article holds the stories of four people; two who are retiring from careers, and two who are just beginning their journeys.

Ispahani’s Royal Cause

Jul 1, 2001 | Profiles

Dr. Ahmed Ispahani has woken up in countless different countries in all parts of the world. From his annual Christmas in Bali to his numerous trips to Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East, Dr. Ispahani loves to travel.

Ben Harper: From Where the Music Comes

Jul 1, 2001 | Music Spotlight

As Ben Harper watched the floodlights at the Bridges Auditorium give the stage its historic shape on a peaceful late evening in April, he had to realize that he had not just made a routine trip to his hometown.

Keeping Life’s Rhythms

Jul 1, 2001 | Music Spotlight

Deep within the heart of an uppity Claremont Village, which is typecast by its chic gift shops and trendy coffeehouses, lies a simplistic Mecca for the artists of melody and rhyme.