Latest News
What’s happening Claremont? by Andrew Alonzo | calendar@claremont-courier.com Friday, August 16 The Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce hosts a free 8:30 a.m. Inland Empire Hispanic Business Alliance meeting at 9500 Cleveland Ave., Suite […]
It’s a love affair that has transcended the bonds of matrimony. Before Nick and Laurie Brandler became culinary arts teaching legends, inspiring hundreds of Bonita Unified School District high school students to find their passion in the restaurant and hospitality industries, they were young service workers at Claremont eateries. The couple met while working at the former Harvard Square (now Bardot), and the rest is delicious history.
The Rev. Munther Isaac, a theologian and Palestinian Christian priest who heads the Israel-based Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church and Evangelical Lutheran Church of Beit Sahour, delivered a nearly 40-minute talk August 8 at Claremont Presbyterian Church. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
The 2013 Claremont High School graduate finished third in the women’s 200 meter finals Tuesday at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, at 22.20. Photo/courtesy of NBC
“Despite a reasonable amount of curiosity in staying somewhat engaged with the modern world, technology, and scientific innovation, as a man of a certain age, some things remain out of my grasp. Artificial intelligence is among the advances with which I’m woefully behind the curve.”
A replica of the Olympic Torch, with its bronze-tinted aluminum body wrapped in leather, gold rings around the handle, and bearing the Olympic motto, “Citius Altius Fortius,” is on display at Mount San Antonio Gardens. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
The ranch is quintessential 20th century American architecture. The style took root in the mid-1930s in the West and Southwestern states, but was chiefly propagated by several California architects. As the style gained popularity it became dominant throughout the country in the 1950s and ‘60s. Photo/by John Neiuber
Some 100 Claremont residents were on hand at Joāt Park Tuesday evening to celebrate National Night Out. Hosted by the Claremont Police Department, it featured a “Frozen” sing-along, various booths, chances to interact with police, an opportunity to donate to the Children’s Advocacy Center, and photo ops with CPD vehicles. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Congratulations to Julia Easley, who was chosen at random among the 31 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where Am I?” as the iconic Millard Sheets Studio mural at the 1969 former Pomona First Federal building at Indian Hill and Foothill boulevards in Claremont. So “Where Am I” this week? Email your answer, full name, and city of residence to contest@claremont-courier.com. Courier photo/Tom Smith
In 2022 the City of Claremont removed 827 trees — an estimated 353 due to the windstorm — and planted 348 new trees. In 2023 it planted 478 and removed 443, and from January to March 2024 planted 74 and removed 65. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
CUSD’s Board of Education voted unanimously at its August 1 meeting to approve the hiring of Desiree Reyes as assistant superintendent, business services at an annual salary of $221,379 through June 30, 2027. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Temperatures hovering near 100 degrees didn’t stop the light show just after sunset Monday at June Vail Park in Claremont. After a slight dip Thursday into the high 80s, highs […]
I’m not an adventurous or comfortable traveler, and that I lament. When I was younger, I dreamed of faraway travel. I never envisioned myself a jetsetter, but I certainly thought I would get out of California.
Congratulations to Marlene Morgan, who was chosen at random among the 20 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where Am I?” as the whiteboard along the Thompson Creek Trail near East Pomello Drive, in Claremont.
On July 26 Tak Sato, president of STIIIZY, a Los Angeles-based cannabis brand, presented Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval with a check for $229,515 outside STIIIZY Pomona, 1605 W. Holt Ave. Funds will benefit local schools and parks within a half-mile radius of the store’s Pomona location.
The eighth Claremont Art Walk of 2024 is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, August 3. Here’s what’s happening:
A presentation for outgoing Claremont After-School Programs Board President Frank D’Emilio in observance of his nine years of service to the nonprofit took place during its board of directors potluck on July 24.