New Claremont commissioner appointments

The city of Claremont recently welcomed new commissioners, including architectural commissioners Lisa Castillo, Paul Slaney and John Neiuber for terms to expire August 31, 2024. Other commission appointments include Dirk Silva to the community and human services...

A family shattered by opiate addiction

by Mick Rhodes | mickrhodes@claremont-courier.com There is no call a mother fears more than the one that begins with, “Are you the parent of…?” Sue Razetto fielded such a call last year after her son Carlos died of a heroin overdose in a Pomona...

VIEWPOINT: A sense of place

by Ronald T. Vera Every town needs a watering hole. Sometimes two or three. They can be the skateparks for youth, the local barber or beauty salon, or the pastry shop. Today we see the watering holes arise at the local craft beer pubs that replace the taverns of our...
Obituary: Hazel Leff

Obituary: Hazel Leff

Great-grandmother, US Army veteran, first in family to attend high school and college Hazel Leff died at the Claremont Manor Care Center on July 12, one day shy of her 100th birthday. Born Hazel Choate in Junction City, Kentucky on July 13, 1920, she was the first in...