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Bird enthusiasts of all ages are invited to spot, interact with and celebrate winged friends at California Botanic Garden’s annual Family Bird Festival, running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, February 15 at 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont.
Claremont Lewis Museum of Art kicks off “She Opens the Door: Women Artists and Writers Shape Language and Space,” with a free and public reception Saturday, December 6, during the 6 to 9 p.m. Claremont Art Walk at 200 W. First St.
The Claremont High School Band and Color Guard claimed second place in the 4A Division at the November 13 South Hills Field Competition.
“As we pulled up to the restaurant there he was: ‘The Corral Kid’ in all his cartoonish cowboy glory, just as I remembered him. A good sign! Stepping inside, I was overwhelmed by an orgy of 1970s kitsch; the chuck wagon, the western paraphernalia — rifles, lassos, posters, old-timey lamps, steer horns, horseshoes, and various farm implements — all remained. It appeared largely unchanged from its 1965 beginnings. I could not believe what I was seeing. It was the best kind of flashback.”
Friends, family, organizers, and volunteers from Claremont After-School Programs gathered November 9 at Claremont Graduate University to celebrate CLASP’s 20th anniversary and the volunteers who have dedicated 15 years or more to the program, including Cass Armstrong, pictured here. Photo/by Denise Zondervan
Our little town had its moment on the big screen in the big city this past weekend when “Walter,” a short film by local filmmaker Julie Restivo, pictured here, premiered at New York City’s Big Apple Film Festival. The film is a family affair — Restivo’s two kids star and her husband makes an appearance — and Claremont is more than the short’s setting; it was also a muse.
Congratulations to Tony Witt, one of just three readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as the striking architectural sculpture on the Old School House building at Indian Hill and Foothill Boulevard. The historic 1911 building (rebuilt in 1930 following the Long Beach earthquake) once housed Claremont High School, and is now home to Elvira’s Grill. Tony 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
Claremont native Tyler Anthony and his metal group Dissonance are competing in Danny Wimmer Presents’ “Battle for the Big Stage,” a national music contest that streams on Twitch TV every Sunday, with unsigned bands competing for a chance to play the 2026 Welcome to Rockville Festival in Daytona Beach, Florida. The weekly event, part of […]
CUSD Board of Education president Kathryn Dunn and Claremont Mayor Corey Calaycay at the November 13 special meeting of Claremont City Council and Claremont Unified School District’s Board of Education, which included discussion of ongoing collaborative opportunities and various program updates. It was the first such joint meeting of the two bodies since September 2019. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
The city expects to see a $3,879,060 surplus at the close of fiscal year 2024-25, this after total revenues of $41,938,778 are collected and total expenditures of $38,059,718 are made, according to the report. The report also projects surpluses in subsequent years through 2035. Pictured is Council member Jed Leano at the November 12 meeting. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
The Laemmle Claremont 5 movie theater has sold. Escrow closed Wednesday, and the buyer is a theater operator, according to Laemmle Theaters President and CEO Greg Laemmle, who declined to reveal the purchase price. Laemmle said his company will continue to operate the beloved Claremont theater through near the end of January, at which time the new owner will step in. Courier file photo
Eight vendors at Claremont’s Farmers and Artisans Market received notice Sunday that they were in violation of two conditions of a special event permit, one pertaining to incorrect street closures, the other regarding the sale of hot, made-to-order food. Following a flurry of outcry on social media, the city released a statement Monday clarifying the reasons behind the move. Courier file photo
Muffin is a sweet and wiggly young pitbull with a heart full of love and a tail that never stops wagging! This affectionate girl adores people and is especially gentle with kids. While she’s still learning her manners — like potty, crate, and leash training — her eagerness to please makes her a quick study for a patient, experienced owner. Muffin is available for adoption at the Inland Valley Humane Society and S.P.C.A. using animal ID number 71790. Email adoptions@ivhsspca.org for more info. Photo/courtesy of IVHS-SPCA
“All this this money, time, and energy spent on screwing poor people has translated into increased strain on food banks and pantries across the country, including locally. ‘This whole week we’ve been inundated with calls,’ said Gina Hernandez, food pantry manager at Service Center for Independent Life. ‘Where before we had one or two a day, now we’re having dozens.’”
The Claremont High girls’ varsity cross-country team placed first with 19 points at the November 7 Palomares League Championships at Ayala Park. The boys finished second with 44. The teams are at Mt. San Antonio College Friday, November 14 for the CIF-SS Division 2 cross country races. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo