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“Driving home on Lake Tahoe’s Highway 89 after one of those late nights at the office, I was struck by a sound emanating from my AM car radio. It’s impossible, I thought. Could it be? It was Vin Scully, that reassuring voice from home, calling a Dodgers game. I pulled over, thinking I must be hallucinating. I was 500 miles from LA. How could I be picking up a Dodgers broadcast?”

Colorado’s Democratic Gov. Jared Polis was recognized by Claremont McKenna College’s Dreier Roundtable last week for his work on civil discourse in an increasingly partisan government. The Dreier Roundtable, which aims to promote civil discourse and nurture future leaders in public service, granted its annual Civility Award to Polis on October 25. Photo/courtesy of Tristen Tate, Claremont McKenna College

Last month, the Claremont Club held various fund-raising events to raise money for Living Well with Cancer, a specially designed club program to improve cancer survivor’s fitness level, quality of life and self-esteem.

Pomona College President Gabrielle Starr issued a statement on October 11, “Incidents at Carnegie Hall and the Road Ahead,” then informed 12 Pomona students they had been placed on immediate interim suspension, and six others they were under investigation for their alleged involvement in a October 7 divestment protest. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

Claremont’s Village Venture Arts & Crafts Festival brought record crowds to see over 400 vendors on Saturday, October 26. The Claremont Courier also set a record with 60 yearly subscriptions sold in one day. We appreciate everyone’s continued support of local fact-based journalism. Courier video/Peter Weinberger

Best known for her acclaimed series of records beginning with 1987’s “Who’s Gonna Save the World,” singer-songwriter Cindy Lee Berryhill— who appears at Claremont’s Folk Music Center this Saturday, November 2 — has studied acting with Lee Strasberg, been a full-time music instructor for 20 years, was one of the originators of the “anti-folk” movement in New York City, is the executor of the estate of her late husband Paul Williams, author and founder of Crawdaddy Magazine, she’s a mother, and oh yeah, she’s about to publish her first novel. Photo/by Stevo Rood

With perfect weather, more than 400 vendors, and activities galore, there was never a dull moment at Saturday’s 42nd annual Village Venture Arts and Crafts Festival, hosted by the Claremont Chamber of Commerce. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

Roads leading into and out of the Claremont Village will be closed from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 26 due to the 42nd annual Village Venture Arts and Crafts Festival.

Claremont High School’s annual homecoming parade will be held on Friday, November 1 and streets surrounding the school will be closed from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Congratulations to Mark Merritt, who was chosen at random among the 14 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as a skeleton display near the corner of 10th Street and College Avenue. Mark is now entered into the year-end drawing to receive a copy of the Courier’s new coffee table book of photography, […]

Fairplex’s sixth annual En Memoria, a Dia de los Muertos event celebrating Los Angeles County’s lowrider culture and those who have died with food, music, ofrendas, and more takes place from 3 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 2 at 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona.

Claremont Courier event calendar: October 25 – November 2, 2024

“I’ve come to realize these holidays are about more than exploring other countries and decompressing from our professional and familial obligations. What’s really happening is a sort of extreme relationship test. The good news is the marriage is still going strong, despite my sometimes adolescent chimp-like behavior and tendency to shift from jovial to sullen as my blood sugar levels drop.”

Supporters said goodbye to outgoing CUSD Board of Education President Bob Fass at his final meeting on October 17. “This is likely not a formal goodbye for me, but a farewell for now,” Fass said. “As I’ve learned from the superintendent, it’s always possible to leave and return. I have deeply enjoyed this work, and I hope to continue to serve CUSD in many ways for many years to come. Thank you.” Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

Some good financial news was delivered during Tuesday’s Claremont City Council meeting in that the city netted some $4.9 million in surplus cash from revenues that made up the projected 2023-2024 general fund, from which the council voted unanimously to allocate $1.25 million to CalPERS to pay down the city’s unfunded pension liabilities. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

The Claremont City Council initially issued pension obligation bonds totaling $6.1 million in 2006 as part of a funding effort to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, known as CalPERS. With an outstanding balance of $2.03 million in 2023, the City Council was approached by FMS to repurchase the bonds, maturing June 1, 2027, at a 10% discount, leading to a net bond value of $1.83 million. That early repayment saved the city $157,000. Courier file photo

Congratulations to Mark Merritt, who was chosen at random among the 14 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as a skeleton display near the corner of 10th Street and College Avenue. Mark 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