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An estimated 5,000 people lined the streets of Claremont Saturday as part of the nationwide No Kings protest. People of all ages, including entire families, began congregating at Indian Hill and Foothill boulevards well in advance of the 2 to 4 p.m. demonstration, which was intended to draw attention to myriad controversial policies and actions of the Trump administration. Courier photo/Mick Rhodes
(L-R) Dozens of children cheered on Claremont City Council member Ed Reece, Mayor Corey Calaycay, member Sal Medina, and member Jed Leano as they cut the ribbon to reopen Lewis Park playground Saturday morning. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
by the Rev. Thomas Johnson | Special to the Courier “The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world that it leaves to its children.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer We’ve all heard the expression “unless we learn from history we are doomed to repeat it.” A man we can learn from is Dietrich […]
What I’ve learned through this whole experience is that no matter how much you think you’re prepared, you’re never fully ready for something like this. One of the most crucial things I realized was the importance of having the right legal and medical documentation in place. If you haven’t already, make sure you have a will, a living trust, power of attorney, and an advanced directive in place — especially if you’re over 40. These things are vital. Courier photo/Anna Hoy
“The First Amendment has guaranteed the right to free speech — even some extreme enough to be called hate speech — since 1791. It’s bedrock America. For a good 234 years, it’s always been an essential component of America’s DNA. But The Times They Are a-Changin’.”
Scripps College President Amy Marcus-Newhall, pictured, informed the college community last week that the school had received a formal notice of investigation from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights on March 14; OCR said the investigation stems from a complaint alleging antisemitism filed against Scripps last month.
In a city full of notable buildings, one catches the eye of everyone who passes: the big brown house nestled just north of the Village at 343 W. 12th Street.
Children in grades four through six who reside or attend school in Claremont are invited to audition for a chance to sing the national anthem at this year’s Fourth of July Celebration.
California Botanic Garden and Sustainable Claremont host the 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. native plant festival at 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont, Saturday, March 29. Free tickets are available at calbg.org.
American organist Alan Morrison performs at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30 at Claremont United Church of Christ, 233 W. Harrison Ave., on the Glatter-Götz/Rosales organ.
The Rotary Club of Claremont unveiled its “peace pole” at Shelton Park on Wednesday. Mayor Corey Calaycay, Sylvia Whitlock, and the Claremont High School Choir were among those on hand at the dedication. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Former Claremont Police Department officer Gabriel Arellanes, 32, has been arrested on suspicion of on-duty sexual assault and is facing a felony criminal charge of forced oral copulation. Arellanes, the City of Claremont, and 10 city employees are also named in a wide-ranging civil complaint seeking $20 million in damages. Courier file photo
Twenty new trees were planted at Padua Avenue Park on Saturday as part of the city’s Arbor Day festivities. Players, coaches and families from Claremont American Youth Soccer Organization Region 3, and staff from Claremont’s Community Services Department and West Coast Arborists planted 12 sycamores, four maidenhairs, and four Southern live oaks. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Congratulations to Jerry Collier, one of 25 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as Kresge Chapel, located on the former campus of Claremont School of Theology and designed by Edward Durrell Stone. Jerry 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 High School hosted the SoCal Trades Tour Wednesday. The event offered students a chance to connect with potential employers and explore future career paths. It featured 35 organizations looking to hire. Beyond job opportunities, the fair provided students with valuable experience speaking to real recruiters in interview-like settings. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Monday, March 31 is the deadline for high school students to apply for American Museum of Ceramic Art’s 2025 high school ceramics exhibition.