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The holiday season is a time of joy, family gatherings, and cherished traditions. As we prepare for festive celebrations, it’s essential to prioritize safety — especially in a state prone to wildfires.
Claremont Police Department officers and staff will be on hand to interact with the community during National Night Out, an annual event meant to strengthen connections between the public and law enforcement, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 5 at Joat Park, 1717 N. Indian Hill Blvd. Activities include a public safety meet and […]
Claremont City Council member and founder and chair of Reece Community Initiatives, Inc. Ed Reece (with beard holding check) is pictured July 19 with a $30,000 check symbolizing the donation his organization made in startup funds to Claremont Police Foundation.
Claremont City Council hosts a special meeting with California Assemblymember John Harabedian from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 31 at council chambers, 225 W. Second St., Claremont. The agenda will posted July 24 at claremontca.gov and Claremont City Hall, 207 N. Harvard Ave.
Family man, newspaper executive, outdoor enthusiast Bob Bush was born in Pomona to Royal and Zona Bush, the middle of three sons. Alongside his brothers, James and Gilbert, Bob was raised in the communities of Pomona and Ontario. He attended Chaffey High School in Ontario before enlisting in the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the aircraft […]
Beloved mother and wife, family law court mediator, artist, devoted friend to many Kae Rae Yates died unexpectedly on January 15. Her family shared that her death, though sudden, was peaceful. She was 79. “Few people can say that they realized a dream they’ve had since they were 11 years old, have been in a […]
“The issue of immigration affects me on a personal level. My parents emigrated legally from Germany to America in 1958. I’m first generation American and was born at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in 1960. My parents went through the arduous process of submitting lengthy documents, finding a sponsor, providing proof that they would be able to financially support themselves without state assistance and then … they waited in line. After a long while they finally received that coveted green card. I wonder how today’s immigrants who follow the same process feel about those who simply stroll across the border.”
Arlo Tanenbaum completed the journey of a lifetime last week: a near 6,000-mile bicycle ride across the country from the beaches of New Jersey to California’s southern border with Mexico, before ending back up in his hometown of Claremont. Friends and family welcomed the 21-year-old home July 16 with an ice cream social at Memorial Park. As a finishing touch, Tanenbaum rode a four-mile victory lap around local streets to celebrate the occasion. Photo/courtesy of Arlo Tanenbaum
In the art gallery at the Maloof Foundation in Rancho Cucamonga, yoga teacher Michelle Dowd encouraged the folks gathered in front of her on yoga mats to spread their arms like the wings of a bird. “Like a condor,” said one participant, who happened to be the president of the Pomona Valley Audubon Society. It was a fitting metaphor: the walls of the gallery were adorned with work by the late artist and naturalist Nicki Marx, who used feathers to make vibrant wall pieces and wearable art. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Congratulations to Jonathan Robertson, one of 12 enthusiastic readers who correctly identified last week’s “Where am I?” as the iconic Mr. Milk Bottle sign at the now closed Alta Dena Dairy at 1533 Indian Hill Blvd., Pomona. This photo elicited more reminiscence from readers than any other over the two years since we began “Where am I?” including from our winner, Jonathan: “I can vividly remember sitting in the front seat of our Ford Galaxy at the age of about 6 or 7, and of course no seat belt on back in the late 1960s, and being greeting by the always friendly owner of Mr. Milk Bottle. My mom would buy bread, eggs, milk … and I would get my favorite, the good old Long John Popsicle! Truly part of the good old days.” Jonathan 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? Photo/Nancy Treser Osgood
“It’s not every day you see Trump supporters demanding transparency about Jeffrey Epstein’s dark dealings. But this moment cuts to the heart of why the First Amendment matters — and why the truth shouldn’t depend on which side you’re on. Even in America, powerful forces try to hide uncomfortable facts, testing whether we still believe in the public’s right to know. The Epstein case is a reminder of how easily silence can protect the powerful, from presidents to business leaders, while victims and the public are left in the dark.”
In tandem with its three-part plan to move toward total renewable energy, the American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona recently announced it was a recipient of a $50,000 grant from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation’s 2025 Frankenthaler Climate Initiative. The implementation grant will “support holistic, transformative, and complex initiatives that address an institution’s climate impact […]
Claremont Lewis Museum of Art’s “Complications in Color,” celebrating the 100th birthday of the late Karl Benjamin, opens with a free and open to the public reception at 6 p.m. Saturday, August 2 during the Claremont Art Walk. The show will be up through November 16 CLMA, 200 W. First St.
“When we talk about free speech and the First Amendment, it’s easy to think of them as national issues — battles fought in Washington or on cable news. But the truth is, the fight for free speech happens right here, in Claremont, every single day. That’s why we say free speech is local news.”
“Us men get up on tall ladders to retrieve Frisbees off roofs. In the rain. We drink too much, and a little more, then fall down. For most of our teens until an undetermined age, possibly forever, we’re driven by primitive forces, unfettered by common sense, caution, or even reality, all in the service of attracting a mate. In short, we do dumb stuff.”
LA County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau detectives are investigating a Claremont Police Department officer involved shooting on Saturday that resulted in the death of 46-year-old Claremont resident Likune Sisay. Claremont police received a call about 6 a.m. Saturday regarding a man threatening suicide at a residence on Alamosa Drive. Arriving officers attempted to detain Sisay, who they say then brandished a knife and rushed at them, prompting police to discharge their weapons. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 6 p.m., Claremont Heritage will stage its second annual Treasury of Claremont Music Honors Concert at the historic Garner House in Memorial Park. The 2025 honorees are Jeff Masters, Frank Reckard, Wyman Reese, and Jeffrey Paul Ross, all notable local musicians who have had an impact and importance in Claremont and beyond.