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Pomona College received a joint letter last week from the American Civil Liberties Union, among others, asserting the school’s recent suspension of 10 students for the academic year due to their alleged participation in a October 7 protest at Carnegie Hall may have violated their rights, and that a lawsuit may be filed to challenge the decision. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
The ranch is quintessential 20th century American architecture. The style took root in the mid-1930s in the West and Southwestern states, but was chiefly propagated by several California architects. As the style gained popularity it became dominant throughout the country in the 1950s and ‘60s. Photo/by John Neiuber
Some 100 Claremont residents were on hand at Joāt Park Tuesday evening to celebrate National Night Out. Hosted by the Claremont Police Department, it featured a “Frozen” sing-along, various booths, chances to interact with police, an opportunity to donate to the Children’s Advocacy Center, and photo ops with CPD vehicles. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Congratulations to Julia Easley, who was chosen at random among the 31 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where Am I?” as the iconic Millard Sheets Studio mural at the 1969 former Pomona First Federal building at Indian Hill and Foothill boulevards in Claremont. So “Where Am I” this week? Email your answer, full name, and city of residence to contest@claremont-courier.com. Courier photo/Tom Smith
In 2022 the City of Claremont removed 827 trees — an estimated 353 due to the windstorm — and planted 348 new trees. In 2023 it planted 478 and removed 443, and from January to March 2024 planted 74 and removed 65. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
CUSD’s Board of Education voted unanimously at its August 1 meeting to approve the hiring of Desiree Reyes as assistant superintendent, business services at an annual salary of $221,379 through June 30, 2027. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Temperatures hovering near 100 degrees didn’t stop the light show just after sunset Monday at June Vail Park in Claremont. After a slight dip Thursday into the high 80s, highs will remain in the mid-90s through Sunday. A slight cooling trend is due to start next week. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
I’m not an adventurous or comfortable traveler, and that I lament. When I was younger, I dreamed of faraway travel. I never envisioned myself a jetsetter, but I certainly thought I would get out of California.
Congratulations to Marlene Morgan, who was chosen at random among the 20 readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where Am I?” as the whiteboard along the Thompson Creek Trail near East Pomello Drive, in Claremont.
On July 26 Tak Sato, president of STIIIZY, a Los Angeles-based cannabis brand, presented Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval with a check for $229,515 outside STIIIZY Pomona, 1605 W. Holt Ave. Funds will benefit local schools and parks within a half-mile radius of the store’s Pomona location.
The eighth Claremont Art Walk of 2024 is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, August 3. Here’s what’s happening:
A presentation for outgoing Claremont After-School Programs Board President Frank D’Emilio in observance of his nine years of service to the nonprofit took place during its board of directors potluck on July 24.
With local news and fact-based journalism at a crossroads during this election year, let’s start by putting to rest rumors about the Claremont Courier’s future: the Courier is not going anywhere, not going out of business, and not laying anyone off.
Few things in life go on forever. Time. The universe. CVS receipts. Parenting. That one’s endless too. The “hardest job you’ll ever love” is not for everyone, and that’s a good thing, because few jobs come with such massive responsibility, or have the potential to affect things so long after you’re gone, as this one.
The Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Who, Prince — there are very few bands who have successfully pulled off the making of a concept album and an accompanying film. But with the recent release of “Free LSD” in theaters, the band OFF! joins these esteemed ranks. The film, written and directed by Claremont resident and OFF! member Dimitri Coats, screens at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 6 at the Laemmle Claremont 5 theater. Courier photo/Matt Weinberger
A trio of Sycamore Elementary School alumni combined their brain power last month to snag a mix of high honors in the junior division at the World Scholar’s Cup Global Round in Stockholm, Sweden. Photo/by Rufus Cox