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The three hikers who died on Mt. Baldy on December 29 have been identified as 19-year-old Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova of Seal Beach, and Juan Sarat Lopez, 37, and Bayron Pedro Ramos Garcia, 36, both Guatemalan nationals said to be residing in Los Angeles. Authorities believe the hikers fell from Devil’s Backbone Trail, pictured here last summer. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Given the Upland July Fourth fireworks show explode along the eastern Claremont border, we tried something new by shooting the large display with Claremont in the background. Courier video/Peter Weinberger
Etched on Samantha Bosco’s right forearm is a colorful hummingbird tattoo, its wings spread, surrounded by small blue flowers. It’s more than just a beautiful piece of body art. For Bosco, a world champion in para-cycling — the sport of cycling adapted for athletes with disabilities — it’s a reminder of what she overcame when a bike accident, and subsequent traumatic brain injury, prevented her from cycling in the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021. Courier photo/Matt Weinberger
The Fourth celebration revs-up Thursday, when the city’s Fourth of July events begin with a 7 a.m. pancake breakfast at Memorial Park, followed by the parade, festival, and fireworks show, as well as a host of other traditional events. Learn what’s happening at claremont4th.org. Courier photo
In her career, Nydia Armendia-Sánchez has lived a lot of lives. She has done visual merchandising and window dressing. She sold wedding dresses and corporate uniforms. For seven years she helmed her own handcrafted spice company (whose goods were sold at Rio de Ojas in the Village). With her debut children’s book being published in October, however, the Ontario native and Pitzer College grad has truly found her calling. Courier photo/Matt Weinberger
Brett O’Connor, grand marshal for the City of Claremont’s 2024 Fourth of July Parade, is perhaps equally known for his 16 years as Claremont High School’s principal, above, and his 15 years of community service with the Rotary Club of Claremont.
Claremont Little Leaguer Addie Smith was one of just 96 girls from the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico invited to Little League International’s inaugural Maria Pepe Legacy Series June 7-9 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
More than 500 students from Claremont and San Antonio high schools and Claremont Adult School strode proudly across the stage on the CHS football field Thursday evening during Claremont Unified School District’s class of 2024 commencement ceremony, including Alaina Fionn Manalad Ulgado, pictured celebrating after receiving her Claremont High School diploma. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Claremont High School seniors took a nostalgic trip back to their elementary schools on Tuesday as part of the annual senior walk day. CHS seniors wearing their cap and gowns, current elementary school students, parents, administrators, and teachers took part in the joyous tradition at each of Claremont Unified School District’s seven elementary schools. More photos from the link.
By Lisa Butterworth | Special to the Courier Suffragists, a pie contest, and the pandemic might seem to have little in common, but they’re all part of the origin story of Revolutionary Bites Bakery, the newest kiosk addition to Claremont’s Packing House. Gennie Truelock, baker and proprietor, isn’t just serving tasty treats with inspired flavors, […]
When Nick Sandro came to California from his hometown Chicago in 1978, he just wanted to help his cousin sell mopeds. But one day, while visiting Claremont, he fell in love with the quaint Village, thought it held enormous potential for a cultural transformation, and instinctively knew what the city needed: a shot of espresso.
There certainly was plenty of warning from the city and colleges that movie crews were going to be working in the Village this week. And they were not kidding. On Monday, the crew set up right outside (and inside) the Village Grille at Second Street and Yale Avenue for most of the day. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Harlem Turrentine cleared the fence a record 45 times at the recent Claremont Little League Home Run Derby. The 12-year-old’s remarkable performance smashed the previous record of 37, set last year by Mattias Arredondo. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
It’s not every day the public sees a 2,000-year-old artifact, but on Monday more than 3,000 people at Our Lady of the Assumption Church did just that, stopping in to catch a glimpse of the Relic of Saint Jude’s arm. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
For the last several weeks, residents near the corner of Seventh Street and Berkeley Avenue have watched with alarm as water surged from the ground and fell into a storm drain near Harrison Avenue. And though the alarm seems well founded, officials say the flow is naturally occurring and will not impact ratepayers’ bills. “In time, this naturally occurring condition will subside. In the meantime, Golden State Water is monitoring the situation and will keep customers informed as conditions evolve,” said Golden State Water’s Ken Vecchiarelli. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Have you ever seen pigs race? What about ducks and geese? Meet Glen Gregston from Winnsboro, Tennessee. He and his gang of animals travel the U.S. to present these thoroughbreds named Porkfessor, Mary Ham, Squeaky Nelson and more, as they race around a groomed track at yes, the Pig Racing stadium at the LA Fairgrounds. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger