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The family of Diego Rios, who died last week following a use of force incident by Claremont Police Department officers, held a candlelight vigil Monday as they continue to seek answers in the 30-year-old Rancho Cucamonga resident’s death. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
After nearly a decade of legal wrangling, the Claremont School of Theology has finalized a deal to sell the 16 acres of prime Village real estate it has occupied since 1957 back to the Claremont Colleges. The deal, for $7.7 million, was announced last month after an arbitrator sided with TCC in interpreting the parties’ original 1957 land deal as legally binding. Courier photo/Steven Felschundneff
On Tuesday, Claremont city leaders, CUSD leadership and local business owners gathered to talk about 2024 plans for the Claremont Chamber of Commerce. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Claremont Unified School District finally got the bill for a special election it was compelled to hold, and the damage is an eye popping $490,387, nearly double the amount the district had anticipated paying.
When the Courier first met Jakob Vanderaa in 2013 he was an aspiring 12-year-old mountaineer who had conquered all of the tallest peaks in Southern California and set his sights on Mount Whitney, which at 14,505 feet, is the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States.
Though not widely known, Mt. Baldy Village is home to a smattering of rather large redwood trees. The giants can be found about a half mile up Bear Canyon Road, which eventually leads all the way to the Baldy summit. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
On November 10, 2023 the Courier published two stories about the then month-old conflict, “Local Jewish leaders speak out on war in Gaza,” featuring executive director of the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys Jason Moss, and Rabbi Jonathan Kupetz, from Pomona’s Temple Beth Israel. Today’s story is expanded to include voices from Southern California’s Palestinian community, activist and organizer Mirvette Judeh, and Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, California, Hussam Ayloush.
It’s obvious Claremonter Bill Buehler is enthusiastic about the holidays. Every year his collection of blowup Christmas figures make an appearance near Miramar and Bonnie Brea Avenues and light up his front yard at night. But during the day, the inflatables are deflated, creating a much different tornado aftermath look. Since all the figures are […]
Two colorful rainbows quickly appeared out the sky in north Claremont during a light rain at sunset on Friday, December 22. For about 20 minutes they grew in intensity until the sun finally set, disappearing into the darkness. Courier video/Peter Weinberger
The line of cars along the north side of Foothill Boulevard in Pomona starts forming early every Friday morning. The food bank at Pomona’s Newlife Church has been operating since 2009, a pet project of Zamar Alkiezar, one of the church’s pastors, along with his wife Anna. “I was homeless and living across the street,” volunteer Arthur Munoz said as he took a brief break from hefting large boxes of donated food into waiting cars. “This church saved me.” Courier photo/Steven Felschundneff
Though vibrant fall colors are in full swing at June Vail Park, rain is in the forecast through Friday. Partial clouds should prevail Saturday, followed by sunshine Sunday. High temperatures will remain seasonal for the next 10 days, mostly in the low 60s. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
For the 23rd year running, the Rotary Club of Claremont delivered more than 30 bicycles to local children in need during a special event Saturday at Claremont Presbyterian Church. Now known as Bill’s Bikes for Kids Giveaway, Claremont Rotary purchased the $150 bikes, which also came with helmets. Volunteers from the Claremont High School and El Roble Interact clubs assembled the bikes last week in anticipation of the pre-Christmas giveaway. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Twenty-two-year-old Mira Nadon will tread a familiar stage this weekend for Inland Pacific Ballet’s annual staging of “The Nutcracker.” Nadon, a former Claremont resident and IPB trainee turned pro with New York City Ballet, will be dancing the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy December 16-17 at Bridges Auditorium. “It’s super special,” said Nadon, who was 11 when she danced the role of Clara for IPB’s 2012 show. “It’s always fun to look back on that time.” Photo/courtesy of Erin Baiano
An affordable housing project delayed by funding challenges and bad timing will begin construction early next year on an underutilized plot of land in north Claremont. The development, expected to be completed in 2025, will house 15 to 30 low-income seniors at 956 W. Base Line Road. It will include 15 one-bedroom units around a landscaped courtyard with six parking spaces. An existing single-family home will be transformed into a common use area where residents can access services or simply gather to socialize. Courier photo/Steven Felschundneff
Rabbi Shalo Harlig from Chabad of the Inland Empire spent Monday afternoon at Claremont Manor lighting the menorah for the fifth night of Hanukkah, and presiding over an event that also included arts and crafts, a raffle, and 91-year-old resident Mel Opotowsky’s bar mitzvah. In the evening led some 60 celebrants in lighting the menorah at Claremont City Hall. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
In late October, Zoë Batterman, a 21-year-old senior mathematics major at Pomona College, received an email she had to read a few times to process fully. It was good news, really good news. The email informed Batterman she was one of just two students nationwide to receive the 2024 Alice T. Schafer Prize for Excellence in Mathematics by an Undergraduate Woman from the Association for Women in Mathematics. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
The November 29 arrest of Pomona College professor Arón Macal Montenegro at an on campus “die-in” protest triggered a wave of concern from colleagues, activists, and administration, ultimately leading to the withdrawal of charges. Montenegro, a lecturer in Chicana/o and Latina/o studies, was arrested while “demonstrating in solidarity with Palestinians in front of Smiley Hall, playing music from a speaker.” Photo/courtesy of Samson Zhang