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“Our democracy is clearly at an inflection point. It’s time to show some grace — there’s that controversial word — patience, and empathy, because sh!% is getting funky out there. One avenue toward solace may be in helping the vulnerable people in our community.”
Sixth grader Jerry Morrison recently finished first in Sumner Danbury Elementary School’s spelling bee, besting his friend John in the final round by correctly spelling “proctor.” Jerry’s next test comes March 19 at the Los Angeles County Spelling Bee. The winner of that contest will head to the California State Elementary and Middle School Bees […]
Congratulations to Larry Hoffmann, one of 14 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as the wall to the south of the tracks at the Claremont Metrolink Station. Larry is now entered into the year-end drawing for a one-year subscription to everyone’s favorite award-winning local newspaper, the Claremont Courier. So, “Where am I” this week? Email your answer, full name, and city of residence — and suggestions for future mystery photos — to contest@claremont-courier.com for your chance to win. Courier photo/Tom Smith
In a time of rapid change, the Rev. Lydia Sohn, senior pastor of Walnut United Methodist Church, gives a fresh perspective with her debut book, “Here: A Spirituality of Staying in a Culture of Leaving.” Photo/by Mark Dust
Harvey Mudd College’s Adaptive Design at Mudd club is on a mission to design affordable solutions to make life more comfortable for disabled and elderly people in the Claremont community. Photo/by Ivan Delgado
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s homicide detectives are investigating a Claremont Police Department officer-involved shooting yesterday that left a 57-year-old man dead. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
By Lynne Juarez | Special to the Courier In 2017, my curiosity prompted a query: “Who are these immigrants and refugees who are traveling from their homeland to the United States?” With that question in mind I traveled to El Paso, Texas, where I spent two weeks at a refugee center operated by the Catholic […]
The 43rd annual Porky Show on January 18 raised some $8,000 for Claremont Police Department Explorer Post 411.
California Botanic Garden invites submissions of original photos of birds on its grounds through Friday, February 28 for its 2025 bird photography contest.
Kathleen Fariss, founder and chief executive officer of Fariss Coaching and Consulting, has been named CEO of the Claremont Chamber of Commerce.
California Botanic Garden and Pomona Valley Audubon Society host to 2025 family bird festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, February 16 at 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont.
Families affected by last month’s devastating Los Angeles wildfires recently got some much needed financial relief thanks to Chaparral Elementary School staff, students and families who collected $2,015 in earmarked funds for the American Red Cross.
Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, 200 W. First St., will mount four exhibitions and a pop-up show in 2025. On view through March 23 are “Home in Aztlán: The Garcia Collection of Chicanx Art” and its companion exhibition, “One of Your Girls or Your Homies: Tan Jazz Mont.” The exhibits feature Chicanx art from the […]
Pomona College’s Benton Museum of Art will open four new exhibits on Thursday, February 13: “Jonathan Lethem’s Parallel Play: Contemporary Art and Art Writing,” described as “a chronicle of an author who roams among visual artists,” showcases artistic and written works from or related to the personal collection of author Jonathan Lethem, a professor of […]
Inland Valley Repertory Theatre’s 2025 season begins March 29 with a 7:30 p.m. performance of “The Fantasticks” at University of La Verne’s Morgan Auditorium, 1950 Third St. Additional shows are 2 p.m. March 30 and April 6, and 7:30 p.m. April 5.
“The update to the City’s Tree Policies and Guidelines Manual provides updated [best management practices], transparency, protections for established trees, more robust community input procedures, and recommendations for urban forest resiliency,” according to a city staff report. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo