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Congratulations to Alexandra Cira-Campbell, who was chosen at random among … well, the only reader who correctly identified last week’s apparently obscure “Where Am I?” as the “Thank a Friend” tree at Chaparral Elementary School in Claremont.
The Claremont Art Walk of 2024 runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 5.
Meet judicial and other political candidates endorsed by local Democratic organizations at the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Hall, 705 W. Arrow Hwy., Claremont, during a free and open to the public Saturday, October 12 mixer from 3 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, October 2 will be a full circle day for Brittany Brown. The 29-year-old 2013 Claremont High graduate, who won a bronze medal in the women’s 200 meters at last month’s 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, will return to the town that helped set her on her path for a parade in her honor starting at 4:45 p.m. at city hall. Photo/by World Athletics
On Saturday, July 27, Claremont Heritage and local nonprofit Claremont Music Scene produced and staged The Treasury of Claremont Music Concert at the Garner House to introduce the 2024 honorees Justin Andres, Roy Durnal, the Folk Music Center, David Lindley, and Courier Editor Mick Rhodes.
As you might know, I have been a busy Village Mouse, advocating for and supporting small businesses. Again, choosing what you want to see to thrive takes intentionality.
On Friday evening, September 27, more than 100 donors, subscribers and friends attended what was possibly the biggest party in Courier history, our Sip and Socialize and 116th birthday celebration at the Garner House. The event included our staff and representatives from city hall, including Mayor Sal Medina, and from U.S. Representative Judy Chu’s and County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s offices, all paying tribute to our local nonprofit newsroom. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo.
by Donald Gould Twenty-five years ago, I started Gould Asset Management in a small office above what was then Goldstein Optometry, on the east side of Indian Hill Boulevard between First and Second streets. The occasion of our silver anniversary prompted me to reflect on the major changes I’ve witnessed in the investment world since […]
Back in April, the Courier reported on a huge Tesla Supercharger location due to open on Arrow Route between Claremont Boulevard and Monte Vista Avenue. Located right on the border between Claremont and Upland, the location seemed ready to open as all the hardware, the parking lot and even freshly painted trash cans were all in place.
Some two months after the Claremont City Council passed the latest updates to the city’s sixth cycle housing element, the California Department of Housing and Community Development sent a letter to City Manager Adam Pirrie informing him it was “pleased to find the adopted housing element in substantial compliance with Housing Element Law (Gov. Code § 65580 et seq) as of date of this letter.”
Speaking at Claremont Lewis Museum of Art’s recent 2024 fall gala, artist, nonprofit founder and Claremont High School graduate Anthony Valencia recalled his time in the museum’s arts education program, Project ARTstART.
What sets El Roble Intermediate School seventh grader Abigail Haughton apart from her peers is not her affinity for reading, or her mastery of history, or science. It’s another, surprising title: published author. Late last year, the 12-year-old released her debut novel, “Treacherous Waters: The Rouge Voyage.” Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Claremont Courier event calendar: September 27 – October 5, 2024
Congratulations to Cathy Curtis, who was chosen at random among the 13 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where Am I?” as the 1993 Dan Van Clapp mural outside the charming restaurant Uno Tre Otto. Cathy is now entered into the year-end drawing to receive a copy of the Courier’s new coffee table book of photography, “Timeless Claremont.” So “Where Am I” this week? Email your answer, full name, and city of residence — and suggestions for future mystery photos — to contest@claremont-courier.com for your chance to win. Courier photo/Tom Smith
The Rev. Gene Boutilier invites Claremont residents to learn about the November 5 general election at a free 9 a.m. session at Claremont United Church of Christ’s Louise Roberts Room, 233 Harrison Ave., Claremont. The event will include presentations by Claremont City Council District 1 candidates Rachel Forester and incumbent Corey Calaycay, and will be livestreamed on Zoom. Request a link via email to geneboutilier@gmail.com.
At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, adapted for athletes with disabilities held earlier this month, Claremont resident and para-cyclist Samantha Bosco claimed victory in the C4 individual time trial race, achieving something she’s been working toward her entire career: bringing home the gold. Photo/courtesy of Samantha Bosco
Political newcomer and 20-year Claremont resident Kingoro Onami, 71, is looking to win the Claremont City Council District 5 seat currently occupied by Mayor Sal Medina. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo