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“‘This hue and cry about, we can’t lose our movie theater, it kind of rings false,’ said Laemmle Theatres President and CEO Greg Laemmle. And who could argue? Claremont audiences still haven’t returned to the Claremont 5 at anywhere near pre-pandemic levels, no doubt due in part to the comparatively opulent AMC Dine-In Montclair Place 12 theater, which opened in 2021. ‘ … well, if that’s the case and the people in the community prefer to spend their money in Montclair to see movies, then … does Claremont need a movie theater?’ Ah, the $1.2 million question …”
Pomona College received a joint letter last week from the American Civil Liberties Union, among others, asserting the school’s recent suspension of 10 students for the academic year due to their alleged participation in a October 7 protest at Carnegie Hall may have violated their rights, and that a lawsuit may be filed to challenge the decision. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
“When you’re young and work in a restaurant, your co-workers become family. There’s something about the physically demanding, high stress environment that brings people together. I had co-workers who were not so secretly in love with one another, others who were rivals, some were destined for greatness, others tragic ends.”
A fast-moving cold front blew through Southern California Thursday and early Friday bringing cool temperatures, a quarter inch of rain to Claremont and six inches of snow in the higher elevations of the Mt. Baldy area. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
More than 200 people were on hand at Claremont Graduate University’s President’s House on November 10 as Claremont After School Programs, more commonly, CLASP, honored volunteers including Jim Keith for their service to the educational nonprofit. Keith has served CLASP for many years as a tutor coordinator, site supervisor, and board member. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
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“Many on the left will want to blame someone, but today I’m not feeling like there is anyone to blame. Kamala Harris couldn’t have made her position and her character any clearer. Neither could Donald Trump. There is much that both sides don’t want to see or understand about the other. The people have spoken; the Republicans won and now we have to figure out how to move forward, how to live with one another, how to find what’s good in one another, how to be the United States.”
Longtime Claremont resident Sandi Kaneko, owner of Sandi Kaneko Interiors, will be featured this Saturday, November 16 on the HGTV series “House Hunters Renovation.” The episode is scheduled to air at 8 p.m. on HGTV, viewable on Spectrum channel 160, Dish channel 112, DirecTV channel 229, and Verizon Fios channel 165. Episodes can also be […]
Congratulations to Katherine Leff, who was chosen at random among the 20 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as “Indian Maiden,” the striking 1940 piece by renowned 20th century Claremont sculptor Albert Stewart, located outside Padua Hills Theatre. 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
President-elect Donald Trump’s victory has stoked worry and disappointment among many in the Claremont Colleges community, according to students and faculty. While the Colleges maintain a progressive streak and many wanted to see Harris in the White House, some students were unsurprised by the results. Photo/courtesy of Pomona College
Sheryl Oring brought her “I Wish to Say” postcard writing project to the Claremont Colleges on Wednesday, and dozens of students and faculty came out to express their feelings about President-elect Donald Trump. Martha Gonzalez, an associate professor of Chicanx-Latinx studies at Scripps, said she wrote, “He’s an idiot and he’s an imbecile. That he’s a racist. That I want him to keep his hands off our bodies, women’s bodies, and to free Palestine.” Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
In 2008 Sheryl Oring brought her unique “I Wish to Say” postcard writing campaign to Pitzer College, with a goal of spotlighting people of color, primarily women, who were often left out of important political conversations. On Wednesday she returned to the Claremont Colleges and invited the community to express themselves about President-elect Donald Trump. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
(L-R) Last Name Brewing co-owner Karen McMillen, Claremont City Council member Jennifer Stark, Last Name co-owner Andy Dale, Mayor Pro Tem Corey Calaycay, and Mayor Sal Medina at Tuesday’s council meeting. Dale and McMillen were recognized for their contributions to Claremont. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
by Andrew Alonzo | aalonzo@claremont-courier.com The race for Claremont Unified School District Board of Education’s Trustee Area 5 remains tight, with Cheryl Fiello maintaining a narrow lead over Mark Reynoso, 2,343 (52%) to 2,200 (48%). Results are as of 4:36 p.m. Monday, November 11: Claremont City Council District 1 Incumbent Corey Calaycay has been reelected, […]
The weather was perfect for last weekend’s 76th annual Pilgrim Place Festival, as evidenced by these happy passengers on the boat ride. The well attended, much loved event raised funds for the Pilgrim Place Resident Health and Support Program. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
On hand November 7 to celebrate the ribbon cutting for AgingNext’s newly expanded offices were (L-R) outgoing Claremont Chamber of Commerce CEO Randy Lopez, multi-hyphenate multi-board member and Courier columnist John Neiuber, Claremont Mayor Pro Tem Corey Calaycay, AgingNext Chief Executive Officer Abigail Pascua, Council member Ed Reece, and Mayor Sal Medina at AgingNext’s November 7 ribbon cutting. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo