Lewis Park, good times for your family

Lewis Park, good times for your family

Our next installment in our Claremont park series takes us to Lewis Park, right next door to the Hughes Community Center. Named after Ralph and Goldy Lewis who made a name for themselves building affordable homes all over Claremont. The 5.2 acre park has several...
Almanac: Coming back home to the COURIER

Almanac: Coming back home to the COURIER

You would think that growing up in the newspaper business all your life, it would be an easy decision to take the helm of the Claremont COURIER, especially when considering how owning a newspaper is such a rare opportunity. But as the son of Martin Weinberger, I was...

Almanac: An old-fashioned courtship

Joyce and Robert Sauter moved to Southern California from Chicago in the 1960s. The career-minded, and childless couple came west for Mr. Sauter’s job as director of curriculum at USC medical school. But due to life’s changes, namely two daughters, Robyn...
Passing the torch: Legacy stories from the Almanac

Passing the torch: Legacy stories from the Almanac

In a town like Claremont, history takes center stage. Many businesses in town have been handed down from one generation to another, giving the City of Trees a unique and personal flair. Here are three examples of businesses that are thriving thanks to the efforts of...