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Scripps Fine Arts Foundation hosts a free public screening of the 20-minute documentary film “Laurie Brown: Artist Portrait” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 9 at Vita Nova Lecture Hall, 385 E. Ninth St., Claremont. The program will include a discussion with filmmaker Elizabeth Turk and writer Suzanne Muchnic, both Scripps College alumni. Photographer Laurie Brown, […]
(L-R) Harvey Mudd College president Harriet B. Nembhard and Claremont Graduate University interim president Michelle Bligh embrace October 29 after CGU was honored for its century of contributions to Claremont. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
The man accused of killing a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy in Rancho Cucamonga on Monday will be charged with murder. San Bernardino resident Angelo Jose Saldivar, 47, is accused of shooting and killing SB County Sheriff’s deputy Andrew Nunez, a 28-year-old 2015 graduate of Los Osos High School in Rancho Cucamonga. Photo/courtesy of SB County Sheriff’s Dept.
With sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s, over 23,000 people packed the Village on Saturday, October 25 for the Claremont Chamber’s 43rd annual Village Venture Arts and Crafts Festival. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
A motorcycle crash involving a suspect in the shooting of a police officer has snarled traffic in both directions on the 210 Freeway near Claremont since about 1 p.m. today. The suspect was airlifted from the westbound carpool lane by an emergency response medical helicopter. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
A long-planned peace project finally came to life when local Rotary clubs gathered at El Roble Intermediate School this week for a group photo promoting Rotary International’s “Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution” area of focus. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Over 1,500 gathered Saturday at the intersection of Foothill and Indian Hill boulevards in Claremont for a No Kings demonstration. It was the second local event organized by Indivisible Claremont, according to organization representative Victoria Bhavsar. Check out our story and photos. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
“If current trends continue, I cannot guarantee the Courier will still be publishing in 2026. I say this not to alarm you, but because you deserve the truth. Claremont would not be the same without the Courier — and its future depends on everyone who believes an informed community still matters.” – Peter Weinberger, Publisher
After his 1990 release from jail Blake Nex returned to Claremont, renting a house in remote Palmer Canyon. There are numerous possible explanations for what happened next. What’s known is this: Sometime around the middle of March in 1993, he disappeared, leaving behind some enigmatic clues, and a mystery that only grows deeper with each passing year. Photo/courtesy of Royse Nex
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, recently released its 2026 free speech rankings of 257 American colleges measuring speech climates on their campuses, and while four of the five Claremont Colleges’ undergraduate institutions received an “F,” Claremont McKenna College was ranked number one in the nation. Photo/courtesy of CMC
Police have identified the man stabbed to death Friday in Claremont as 40-year-old Johan Pena of Pomona. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and LA County Medical Examiner’s made the announcement Tuesday. The September 26 stabbing at Motel 6, 840 S. Indian Hill Blvd., is still under investigation. Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau Lieutenant Michael Modica said the suspect, who is wanted for felony murder, remains at large. Courier file photo
Nosotros and Claremont Heritage’s second annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration took place last week at Padua Hills Theatre. The theme was “Tale of Two Cities,” and the evening featured live music from The Silvertone, dA Center for the Art’s mini mariachis, and dancers from Cielo Rojo Dance Company, pictured here. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Neither wind nor rain could keep the Claremont High School marching band from taking the field during Saturday’s Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association event, hosted by the Wolfpack. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Los Jarritos, the long-time favorite neighborhood Mexican food restaurant of many Courier readers, has reopened in Claremont in the former Casa Mexicana space at 921 W. Foothill Blvd. The restaurant, which had been prematurely eulogized in the Courier prior to closing in May after 39 years on Garey Avenue in Pomona, had a packed soft opening at its new spot on Wednesday, with a grand opening Thursday. Courier photo/Mick Rhodes
The first electric rail car departed from the Pomona North Metro station just after noon Friday for its first journey along the new Metro A Line extension connecting Pomona, La Verne, San Dimas and Glendora. The 57-mile line now runs from Long Beach to Pomona. Friday’s opening ceremony was led by writer and actor Will Wheaton and featured remarks from state, local, and transportation dignitaries, all commending the project and its potential traffic-easing impact. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Michelle Cates, executive director of Project Sister Family Services (pictured here), was recently handed a formidable ring of keys. The gesture marked a new and auspicious chapter for the local nonprofit that supports survivors of sexual assault and child abuse. After 23 years in their current location, on October 1 Project Sister will open the doors of its new space in Pomona, and the community is invited to help celebrate with an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Claremont City Council voted 4-0 Tuesday to spend $2,892,783 for a new locker room for Claremont Police Department’s female staff. The new facility could break ground as soon as October. Once complete, the 1,248-square foot expansion will include “a locker room, showers, bathrooms, a quiet room, hallway, and entry vestibule that will connect internally to the existing police facility,” according to a staff report. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo