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Though Tuesday’s jarring windstorm left its mark on Claremont in the form of downed trees, limbs, and some property damage, the city and the surrounding communities were clearly spared the worst. Violent wind gusts up to 90 mph drove fast-moving firestorms through several other Southern California communities, resulting in at least 11 deaths and more than 12,000 homes, businesses, and structures destroyed. Among those structures lost are national landmarks and regional treasures. Courier photo/Mick Rhodes
Two new Claremont Lewis Museum of Art exhibits, “Home in Aztlán: The Garcia Collection of Chicanx Art,” and “One of Your Girls or Your Homies: Tan Jazz Mont,” are spotlighting the works of the Hispanic community through Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 200 W. First St., Claremont. The shows open Saturday, December 7, at a […]
Claremont Sunrise Rotary’s 17th annual Turkey Trot was a resounding success on Thanksgiving morning, with more than 1,000 runners in the 5K and hundreds in the children’s 1K. Vicente Huerta, 23, defended his title as 5K champion, at 15:35. His 2024, 11 seconds better than his winning time last year. Claremont’s Denise Chen captured first in the women’s 5K, at 19:09. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
At 6 p.m. Saturday, November 30, a free and open to the public closing ceremony will be held for “Mike Hill | Earth and Sky” at Claremont Heritage’s Ginger Elliott Exhibition Center, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. Hill will no doubt be showered with compliments; and frankly, it’s about time. After decades of steady work as an acclaimed sculptor of wood, steel, and marble, as a painter, and a stained glass artist, Hill, 84, is having a moment. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Claremont Sunrise Rotary’s 17th annual Claremont Turkey Trot begins at 7:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, with the children’s 1K fun run, followed by the 5k run and walk at 8. Races will start in front of the Metrolink parking lot, 201 W. First St., and end near the Village.
Police responded to an altercation at Claremont High School Tuesday, resulting in a “soft lockdown” on campus following news of a student’s death in an early morning auto collision on Saturday, November 16. Police have not yet released the name of the deceased CHS student. Courier file photo
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
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
(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
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
Claremont officials, residents, first responders and military veterans congregated at Memorial Park Monday to celebrate Veterans Day. Opening remarks were delivered by Claremont Mayor Sal Medina and American Legion Keith Powell Post 78 second vice commander Michael Murphy before retired four-star U.S. Army General Austin Scott Miller took the stage for the keynote address. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
“There’s no getting the genie back in the bottle. John McCain is dead. Add our brutal, broken politics to the long list of shameful remnants our kids are going to have to deal with after we’ve joined him. I’d like to think there’s a better world out there in which the old white guys (like me) who run our two-party system call a timeout and reckon with their mess, but let’s face it, that ain’t happening.”
Artist Paul Kittlaus with his painting, “number 25.” Kittlaus’s paintings will be on view at the 76th annual Pilgrim Place Festival, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, November 8-9 at 625 Mayflower Rd., Claremont. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Sal Medina and Corey Calaycay (pictured) have been reelected to Claremont City Council’s District 5 and District 1 seats, respectively. Meanwhile, the race for CUSD Board of Education’s Trustee Area 5 remains too close to call. Photo/courtesy of City of Claremont
Sal Medina (pictured) has been reelected to Claremont City Council’s District 5 seat. Corey Calaycay looks to be assured reelection as well, with a 16 point lead over challenger Rachel Forester, while the race for CUSD Board of Education’s Trustee Area 5 remains too close to call. More election info in story. Photo/courtesy of City of Claremont
After 23 years in the House of Representatives, Adam Schiff has been elected to the U.S. Senate. The 64-year-old Democrat defeated political newcomer Steve Garvey. More election results in story. Photo/courtesy of Adam Schiff
As if 10:15 p.m., Claremont City Council District 1 challenger Rachel Forester (pictured) is behind incumbent Mayor pro tem Corey Calaycay by 451 votes. Calaycay has 1,699 (58%) and Forester 1,248 (42%). With 1,233 votes (76%), incumbent Mayor Sal Medina is cruising to an easy victory in District 5, outpacing challenger Kingoro Onami, who has 382 (24%). More results in story. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo